Shiseido debuted some of their Fall 2011 products today with a fun audio tour by Dick Page, Shiseido’s Artistic Director. When I arrived, I got outfitted with an ipod. For each item on display, there was an audio recording to explain the product, as well as Dick Page’s inspiration and thoughts on it. There were …
Designer Michelle Smith said goodbye to her traditional ruffles and bows and went modern and mod with the new Spring/Summer collection and the result was spectacular. Smith was inspired by French artist Sonia Delaunay who is known for her bold colors and geometric prints, and her inspiration resonated clearly in the geometric design and color …
It was all about the neon at Nanette Lepore’s Spring/Summer Collection. Long revered for her feminine style and flirty details, Lepore’s collection was full of electric, energizing looks that had everyone buzzing about the show long after the band stopped playing. The strong color palate was balanced by the soft, feminine silhouettes inspired by the …
In a season of bright solids, Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra’s collection featuring their batik-floral print stood out as something unique, and one of the must-have looks of the season. This gorgeous array of wear-anywhere dresses included some of the most wearable pieces of any collection I have attended. Inspired by romance and flowers, the …
With Latin music pumping from the speakers above, this runway collection hit all the recent trends that are sure to continue into next spring. Patterned pants and shorts, colored trousers, color blocking, short suits, and maxi dresses and skirts were all on display. These would be the great pieces to throw into your suitcase when …
The outfits in the line-up waiting to enter the Sachika Spring Summer 2012 show were absolutely outrageous, and served as a good indication of what was to come down the runway. After a body-painted troupe of lyrical dancers christened the runway, a waterfall of color and shine came shimmy-ing down the centre of the packed …