Veronique Branquinho Time Travels For Spring

(photos: Giovanni Giannini) I could see how Veronique Branquinoh’s spring collection channeled the Swinging Sixties of London, envisioning these chicks walking down High Street with their amazing bobs just bouncing with every step.  But with all similarities aside, Branquinoh’s take was less than contemporary + fresh with modern silhouettes + fabrics.  There was the requisite […]

Haider Ackermann Continues To Amaze For Spring

(photos: Giovanni Giannini) As always, the woman Haider Ackermann re-imagines through his designs, is usually the kind of woman that possesses the right to action with no apology.  This woman oozes effortless elegance, with the occasional masculine touch.  For spring, Ackermann did just that with plenty of shimmer, layering + lots of black chiffon, at […]

Shiny Bright Things For Spring At Lanvin

(photos: Giovanni Giannini) I’m all in when it comes to shimmer + Alber Elbaz apparently is too.  For  the Lanvin Spring 2014 collection, there were all the colors of the rainbow shining LED bright, on various textures including lamés, tweeds, laces + brocades.  Everything from drop waist, sheaths + long dress looks to androgynous bespoke nods […]

For Spring 2014, The Mirrors Collection Is All About Construction

For spring, designer Francesca Valorsa created the ‘Mirrors’ collection which explores the blurring of masculine and feminine… an awkward beauty.  Comprised of pieces with simple silhouettes yet complex construction, including ruffles + floral appliqués created by pleats, as well as texture, the wearer doesn’t have to depend solely on accessories to accentuate their look.   (via […]