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 […]

Favorite Versace Spring 2014 Looks

(photos: Davide Maestri) For spring, Versace‘s collection had it all –  rocker chick looks with street chic, including floral-embossed leather skinny jeans + pastels + florals, from a long barely there chiffon gown with cut-out, pasted-on florals to patent leather skirt suits. Yet, the standout piece for me was the harness chain jewelry worn under […]

For Spring, The Strength Of Woman Roars With Conviction At Prada

For spring, Muiccia Prada celebrated  a woman’s strength by making many bold statements.  There were lots of graphic shapes + bursts of color, interspersed by a woman’s femininity with emphasis on the bosom,  with keyholes cut into bright, solid shifts bedecked with chunky embroideries +  jeweled external bras.  Prada told WWD, ‘I’m fixated with the idea […]