Runway

Kenzo Fall 2012 Collection: Stroke of Genius

I used to associate Kenzo with logo emblazoned sweaters worn by my Asian aunties…which is the same sweater that will probably rule the streets come next season, as seen on Karlie on the Paris Fall 2012 runway! Yes, I used to have not-so-stylish ideas about Kenzo, that is, until Carol Lim and Humberto Leon stepped [...]

Paris Fashion Week Roundup Part One:

Whatever the season, Paris Fashion Week is no holds barred, in-your-face fashion with a big capital “F.” It’s unapologetic, fiercely original, and often times, delightfully perplexing. Let’s face it: Parisians have a knack for taking getting dressed to the level of art form. Spring 2012 is no exception. Some of my favorite moments, full of [...]

Jil Sander Fall 2012 Collection: Pure Poetry

Raf Simons’ swan song brought even the most jaded of fashion critics to their feet for a standing ovation. And then the applause transpired into an encore – after Raf retreated backstage, we stormed the catwalk and demanded a second exit bow from the sobbing designer. It was a hugely emotional end to a gloriously [...]

Prada Fall 2012 Collection: The Pleasure Principle

Miuccia Prada’s nearly identical battalion of models – each sporting lash-line-to-brow eye shadow and pin-straight, extension-enhanced hair, slicked back for a feeling of digital-world severity – said it all. For this collection, she was zeroing into a narrow focus and sticking with it. But that’s not to say Fall 2012 doesn’t have a feeling of [...]

Menswear at LFW: Carry Right On, Lads

If there was ever a magical land to find both men and the clothes they wear, it’s London. Home of both innovative fashion and Savile Row, London is a provider of enchantment and beauty. Here’s a brief roundup of my favorites: J.W. Anderson: I got excited for this collection when I saw his women’s collection [...]

Gucci Fall 2012 Collection: Black Magic

Frida goes back to black – and there’s nothing somber about it! I’ll admit it: my friends and I have been dressing like clowns as of late. The all-consuming colorblocking trend has unleashed the tacky in all of us. It is time to take a step back, as Gucci inspires us to get back to [...]

Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung: Blue Crush

When you’re sitting front row at a fashion show, it’s always good form to rock the designer’s clothes. It’s an added bonus to flawlessly pull off the designer’s look from head to toe. Zoe Saldana, who seems to do no wrong when it comes to getting dressed lately, did just that when she arrived at [...]

Menswear at F/W ’12 NYFW: Magic in Manhattan

This fall, menswear has moved in a new direction, entirely. Albeit, it’s sexy, chic, and dark. I like it, and New York has done a fantastic job showing this. These are my highlights for it: It started with Yigal Azrouël, a man who possesses a personality so charming, it matches the clothes in the beauty [...]

Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 Collection: World of Warcraft

The confident, booted-up stomp of Proenza Schouler’s boyish models, their hair impeccably disheveled, said it all. Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez were not just sending models down their runway. They released an army of warriors. The concept: “protection.” The theme: “Asian but in a New York way.” Taking direct cues from traditional Asian dress, Proenza [...]

Marchesa Fall 2012 Collection: Out of This World

You can’t help but wonder how Marchesa manages to outdo themselves season after season. Their ability to achieve new heights of beauty through dress is mind-boggling – the word “impressed” just becomes meaningless. Other terms come to mind: gorgeous, ethereal, dreamy, fantastical, breathtaking, and just plain fun to behold. I was blown away; this was [...]