California girl, Leanne Marshall, a Project Runway winner, come out of the pandemic hiatus with a bang presenting her latest collection at the Paris Fashion Week, steps away from the Arc de Triomphe. The collection, featuring hand-dyed silks and repurposed fabrics, came together as ethereal silhouettes in a soft, dreamy earth toned palette punctuated by tones of persimmon and jeweled amethyst. Here are some of our favorite gowns that cascaded down the runway.
Spas in the canyon, cabanas on the beach with gauzy curtains floating, secret island coves, seaside shops painted in sun-bleached shades of shells. Idyllic locales call for fitting fashions and the Miguelina brand in particular has been seen floating around exclusive resort settings the world over. This jet-setting, star-studded style turns heads with an almost silver screen aura. Whether you have a long list of movie credits behind your name or maybe you’re a low key diva, Miguelina has most likely found it’s way into your suitcase, with your stylist’s approval, of course. You’ll be happy to know that this…
This upcoming year Bibhu Mohapatra has created a Spring/Summer collection filled with bright, deliciously colored dresses, gowns, pant suits and blouses. Inspired by the book ‘Nothing Personal’, which explores American identity, by Richard Avedon and James Baldwin, Mohapatra dove deep into the world of American diversity with bold colors and dramatic angles. It wouldn’t be American without a little something to reflect where we came from and for this you will find delicate detailing, from shimmering embroidered crystals from Czech to organic linen grown in India, everything perfectly woven together to be something special, something unique, something Bibhu. Whether it’s…
Berta Balilti’s presentation of beautiful brides was breathtaking at the recent Bridal Week New York. The highly anticipated runway show delivered on her signature sparkle meets daringly sexy curves and cuts. The detailing on gossamer-like fabrics evoked a modern fairytale princess who left blushing at the door and opted for radiant confidence instead. Delicate florals were, of course, on show but so were elements that mimicked the arcing curved pattern of butterfly wings, bold embroideries, and glittering geometrics patterns. From ball gowns to mermaids and even a mini cocktail gown that definitely had burlesque inspirations, Berta ensured that there…
The UK-based company, Oxford Fashion Studio presented eleven different emerging designers from all over the globe at New York Fashion Week on February 10th 2018 at Studio 450 which included one marquee and two group runway shows. The shows had everything from bridal gowns to men’s wear and women’s wear, to women’s shoes and even handbags. Nandi Madida’s womenswear collection had rich reds, deep browns and sunset orange with a splash of white and black. Jef Albea’s couture line displayed traditional bridal white with a few gowns in non-traditional gold, black and red. Tone Fitness Apparel’s main color focus…
This year during the world’s leading and most exclusive art exhibition, the TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands, Verdura and Herz-Belperron, in its third year participating, will proudly be unveiling an iconic piece of jewelry that hasn’t been seen in over eighty years. As a highlight of their collection ‘Breaking Away: the Quest for Color’, the Ravenna Cuff will be makeing an historic debut. The famous Coco Chanel was rarely ever seen without her bold and dazzling cuffs designed for her by Fulco di Verdura. They became a staple to her fashion and exemplified her take on style, and unlike her famous…
What better way for Disney to celebrate Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’ 80th Anniversary, than with a collaboration with Saks Fifth Avenue. The pair have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind window displays with fourteen animated windows, a first in its 94-year history, spanning Fifth Avenue this holiday season. They have named this collection ‘Once Upon a Holiday’. Not only do the windows display unforgettable scenes from the iconic movie but the windows on 49th Street and 50th Street also feature gowns inspired by the movie from Monique Lhullier, Alberta Ferretti, Nadeem Khan and Marchesa. The spectacle of the unveiling of…
Bulgarian fashion designer Denitza Skorcheva has created a sensual palette for Fall/Winter 2017. Working with fashion houses such as Nine West to Diane von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera, her goal has always remained the same, to ensure her client is draped in the luxury of comfort. We had the opportunity to meet with Skorcheva and explore the collection personally, where the finest silk charmeuse and Chantilly lace played against supple velvets and alpaca fleece in shades of deep jade. The catalyst of the entire collection is a perspective that each piece will become the favorite of your wardrobe, something you…