Versace

The pant made a big statement at the couture shows, on its own and ironically, even more so under gowns. Valli did it best with glamorous flair, seamlessly integrating matching trousers underneath billowing gowns. I loved the entire collection. Armani also played around with the style, taking the pantsuit to an entirely different level with [...]

Mixing prints can definitely go wrong, but when done right, it’s so right! This trend is not for the weak. Be adventurous, but err on the side of caution. Keep your shoes and bags simple, and minimize jewelry (sometimes there’s already some on the dress!). It’s about finding harmony in the chaos. If it makes [...]

Sure, Alber Ebaz for Lanvin did it, but I never thought I’d see the day that Donatella would join the ranks of couture-meets-High Street. And here she comes with a bang! This just might be the most powerful high-low collaboration to date. Think bright prints – Asian, Greek, tropical, wild – and you’ve conjured Versace [...]

This past February, when Donatella Versace’s models came charging down her Milan runway, it was hard enough to keep count of the looks–let alone appreciate the details of her exquisite craftsmanship. Fast forward to Tuesday, when I braved the Manhattan monsoon to get an up-close re-see at the fall collection, which had been shipped to [...]