September 2011
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New York Fashion Week: Nanette Lepore
Sorry, Malibu Barbie, this collection’s more suited for fun-loving little sis Skipper. Solid neon frocks and separates, sometimes contrasted by pastels, gave off a flirty, confident vibe. Wearable and completely free of black, the line made even puss-faced editors smile. Front Rower Who Definitely Won’t Be Wearing the Line but Was Fun to See Anyhow: Longtime friend of Lepore Stanley Tucci....
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New York Fashion Week: Tibi
Drumroll, please. A fitting beginning, as the fashionably late start had the audience antsy with anticipation. All was forgiven once flowing maxi dresses and smart separates in cream, cobalt, and mint hit the runway. A little leather kept the collection edgy, not saccharine. Soundtrack: “Miss You,” by The Rapture (their new album made the rounds this Fashion Week). Schwag: An odd collage with...
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New York Fashion Week: Chris Benz
Mercedes isn’t the only Benz ruling Fashion Week: Designer Chris Benz’s spring line was one gorgeous trend alert. There were neon tribal and floral prints, skater sneaks and parachute pants, and camo blazers and pencil skirts. What really revved us up? Several elements layered into each look. Vroom, vroom. Accessories to Hoard: Round sunglasses with candy-colored lenses, chunky plastic...
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New York Fashion Week: Suzanne Rae
She may design ecofriendly getups, but don’t call Suzanne Rae green. It takes an expert to send a raffia-trimmed, semisheer, white gown down the runway (boardwalk, in this case) looking glamorous. Left-Field Time-Period Nod: 19th-century Japan, or at least nostalgia for it. Where to Wear: Cotton bikinis with bloomer bottoms and a white maillot would do well for a peaceful lake weekend. Cover...
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New York Fashion Week: Karen Walker
Show Title: The American Girl Pop Culture Reference: Taxi Driver’s Betsy (Cybill Shepherd) and Iris (Jodie Foster). Quote from Show Notes: ”The collection is a study in mixing and building with prints — checks on checks on checks meet a garden of florals.” Show-Stealing Accessories: Turbans and trucker hats in fabric that matched the outfits, neon pink and tan pouch...
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New York Fashion Week: Rebecca Minkoff
We’re not ashamed to admit it: The Desert Love collection of Morning After innovator and mother-to-be Rebecca Minkoff had us hot and bothered in all the right ways. Burnout prints, sun-kissed earth tones, crochet-top dresses, and a few brilliant neon bursts (hello, orange blazer) warmed things up, but The Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine brought serious heat to the runway. Must-Have...
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New York Fashion Week: Backstage at Karen Walker
Beauty pros backstage at Karen Walker championed the DIY approach for spring. The Makeup: For a face that exuded youthful playfulness, makeup artist Jenna Menard highlighted lips with an unnamed limited-edition Clinique lipstick in coral and kept skin dewy and eyelids neutral. She dabbed a peachy cream blush on the apples of cheeks and swiped bottom lashes with brown mascara.
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DailyCandy Jams v.18
We won’t blame you for blowing this month’s download budget on these new albums. There’s Mates of State (pictured), St. Vincent, Cant (Grizzly Bear member Chris Taylor’s side project), underground hip-hop act Das Racist, and so many more. “Answer,” by Cant “Cruel,” by St. Vincent “Hex Girlfriend,” by Neon Indian “Sweet,” by Toro y Moi “Melting Ice,” by Ladytron “Saying I Love You,” by Girls...
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New York Fashion Week: Carrie Parry Spring 2012
Inspiration: 1960s French new-wave cinema. Steal-It-Now Piece: Black skirt suit with detachable white collar. Where We’d Wear It: Shopping on the Left Bank. One-Word Summary of the Collection: Jolie (Photo: Tamar Levine)
