It’s been quiet on the western front the past week. many of the Spring 2013 fashion shows left something to be desired, until now: Dries Van Noten. Inspired by THE iconic image of the grunge era - Kurt Cobain play guitar in a flower dress - Dries Van Noten brought to life a collection that played upon the masculine / feminine dynamic, complete with a plaid organza work shirt and floral print pants.
Tempereley London showcased a certain Portofino / Sophia Loren chic with variations on sundresses and resortwear, though the clothes weren’t casual at all. In a palette of scarlet, pale china blue, white, navy, and black, there was a graphic delineation and simplicity to the collection. And, even when there was intense workmanship, all of the garments had a lovely ease to them. I can’t decide which I’d wear first.
I could not be more excited: Valentino designing for the NY Ballet. Tickets are now must have for the Fall Gala! Thank you NY Mag for the scoop and the photo.
The perfect hallway for a city townhouse.
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The best show of New York Fashion Week! Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2013 collection scoured the world from the matadors of Spain to the Cafes of Paris to the reservations of the Western Plains. And even with it’s breadth, it still was resoundingly Ralph Lauren. Bravo!
For Spring 2013, Marc Jacobs took a significant turn from Fall 2012”s “plymouth rock meets urban street wear extravaganza” channeling instead the era of Andy Warhol. (Thank you Marc Jacobs for moving beyond over sized hats and pilgrim shoes.) This season the designer presented simple, clean silhouettes with sequins and geometric lines that pushed the envelope with exceptionally low waist lines.
Revlon is on a roll this year, from their advertising campaign with Emma Stone, who looks radiant and romantic, to the classic ’80s lipstick in fabulous hunter green.
Oscar dresses galore and in color for Zac Posen’s Spring 2013 collection.
Shoes Galore. Love closets that display clothes vs. just storing them.
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Ready for Fall?
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Chocolate sorbet. Richer in taste, but healthier in ____ than its ice cream cousin.
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Heavenly modern white couches with silk purple pillows.
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BHLDN (Beholden) is the new bridal and special occasion shop launched by Urban Outfitters, which also owns Anthropologie and Free People. I discovered BHLDN while visiting Chicago a few weeks ago and was impressed by the quality of the merchandise (including Repetto ballet flats), the variety of price points (dresses from $200 to $5000), and the sophisticated space with white washed re-purposed wood. More Anthropologie than Urban Outfitters, BHLDN is a bit vintage and a bit ethereal. It’s a fun find, but only available online and in Chicago / Houston for now!
I think this picture is so interesting, contrasting the old and the new. Would make a great exhibit at the MET.
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