Suits
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ralph Lauren Fall 2012 Collection: Girl, You’ll Be a Gentleman Soon
Forget the showgirl, the showman has arrived! Ralph Lauren’s latest message is loud and clear: ladies, ditch your skirts and grab a pair of pants. Oh, and get your top hat on – and maybe even grab a walking stick! Channeling the quirky sensibility of Diane Keaton in “Annie Hall,” along with a dose of [...]
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 Collection: Dresses to the Nines
The tone for the Fall season has been set: “Go big or go home.” At least that was the message Mr. de la Renta sent down the runway last night. To call the delectable array of dresses, suits, and gowns embellished would be a woeful understatement. Oscar delivered unabashed decadence with jewels galore. Embroidered blouses [...]
Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Collection: Magical Mystery Tour
Marc is back! Not that he ever went away – he certainly didn’t – but I’m talking about the old Marc Jacobs we used to know and love, fresh off his Perry Ellis days in the early nineties. The guy with a quirky edge who doesn’t give a damn. I loved the whimsy of his Fall [...]
Donna Karan Fall 2012 Collection: A Woman’s Worth
Strength and seduction merged at Donna Karan’s Fall 2012 show. She made the often-inconceivable unity look so simple, so easy. Yet her woman is anything but. “Don’t trifle with me she says,” with a coy and naughty smile, peeking out below a petite top hat all askew, which set the retro tone. Pinstripes and hardcore [...]
Top 5 Kooky Cocktails: Come Into Play
Let’s have some fun this spring! Clothes shouldn’t be so no-nonsense, even when it comes to a special investment buy. As much as I love neutrals, I’m getting charmed by funky patchwork, wacky lettering, and crazy print-and-color combinations. Show that you don’t take yourself too seriously with a curious statement piece that can have a [...]
Top 5 Shorts Suits: Take a Short Cut
I love looking polished and pulled-together…but not stiff and fussy! Enter the shorts suit, next season’s answer to the modern woman’s wardrobe craving. Play up thigh-flaunting shorts for a night on the town or give your work-wear a twist with a boardroom-ready silhouette. Mix it, match it, take it and run with it – whichever [...]
Tuxedo Jackets: Le Smoking Heats Up
The famed le smoking jacket that was (re-)invented decades ago by Yves Saint Laurent is back in a big way. And once again, we are reminded why it’s not just for the gents. A well-cut tuxedo jacket can be equally sexy on the girls, especially with the kink of an unexpected element, like sheer sleeves [...]
