Last night I was invited to Bloomingdales to support Estee Lauder’s 2010 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. This event was near and dear to my heart because one of my best friends Audrey McClelland and her family were actually part of the shoot. What an experience! Their picture was in WWD yesterday and has made such …
Project Runway alum, Althea Harper, showed her Spring 2011 collection. Comprised of sleek looks that are for the body conscious, its easy to see why Kim Kardashian is a fan of this line. The color story was a smooth mix of gray, beige and white, with different shades of each. Each look was paired with …
Eliza Starbuck, designer of Bright Young Things, enjoys the concept of reworking items of clothing, thus making your wardrobe super versatile and allowing you to get much more wear out of everything. Firstly, I should mention that the runway at this show was anything but normal. The models varied in size, age and height. There …
Samantha Pleet’s latest collection was shown at the GreenShows. She tries to use organic materials as much as possible. She has dressed musicians, such as Beach House, The Dirty Projectors and Au Revoir Simone. She’s also had a line at Urban Outfitters. Samantha’s clothing feels very Williamsburg hipster-ish. It is minimal, with bras as tops, …
Nanette Lepore showed her Spring 2011 collection at Lincoln Center during Fashion Week. The show started with a live performance by John Forte and his three-piece band. The models then strutted to the live music. Nanette was inspired by watching fireworks over Istanbul Strait. The color story was a rich blend of corals, golds, beiges …
Bibhu Mohapatra chose to show his collection as a stationary presentation. What a great idea! Attendees got the chance to really examine the clothing for a much longer time than if a model wore it down a runway. Bibhu Mohapatra is an Indian designer and an FIT alumni, so I was really excited to see …