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Looking at Petrou\Man is like looking at a recent contemporary art exhibition. You’re not quite sure exactly what it is you may be seeing, but you defiantly want to continue to look at it.
story by Michael Fragoso
photos by John Lamparski
Looking at Petrou\Man is like looking at a recent contemporary art exhibition. You’re not quite sure exactly what it is you may be seeing, but you defiantly want to continue to look at it. Hailing from the legendary design school of Central St Martins, Nicolas Petrou’s avant-grunge designs have intricate stylingís that defy explanation. Continue reading “Petrou\Man – Fall 2010 – New York”
This time around, John harkens the Scottish highlands with tweed and Balmoral served as the key inspirations. Check out the video interview.
story by Michael Fragoso
photos and video by John Lamparski
photo editing by Katie Piper
video editing by Charles Beckwith
John Patrick is a man of many trades. Living and designing all over Manhattan, The Hudson Valley, and Albany where he lives, his organic influences are truly rooted in his upbringing. Having been raised Macrobiotic, John sees designing using recycled/discarded/organic materials as second nature. This time around, John harkens the Scottish highlands with tweed and Balmoral served as the key inspirations. Nostalgic jackets, high waisted trousers, and beautiful shorts played up the themes.
Continue reading “Organic By John Patrick – Fall 2010 – New York”
Loris Diran had a fantastic show at the Bowery Hotel for his Fall 2010 collection.
story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez and Charles Beckwith
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs
First, a disclosure: our photographer Sandy Ramirez was the hired house photographer for this show.
That said, Loris Diran had a fantastic show at the Bowery Hotel for his Fall 2010 collection.
Mara Hoffman showed a mystically-inspired Fall 2010 collection down, and modaCYCLE photographer Sandy Ramirez got to ask her some questions before the presentation.
story and photo editing by Alexandra Dawes
photos and interview by Sandy Ramirez
video editing by Charles Beckwith
Mara Hoffman showed a mystically-inspired Fall 2010 collection down, and modaCYCLE photographer Sandy Ramirez got to ask her some questions before the presentation.
Whether World Cup fever will last into Fall 2010 as a selling point remains to be seen, but this avant garde sportswear collection will likely be appealing to consumers none the less.
story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Freda Henry
photo editing by Joseph Davis
Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas presented a World Cup-themed show for Fall 2010, which was carried out with their goal-like netting incorporated into the collection to give the pieces a sense of fluidity. Whether World Cup fever will last into Fall 2010 as a selling point remains to be seen, but this avant garde sportswear collection will likely be appealing to consumers none the less.
Lepore’s collection was a little heavy in frills and ruffles; however, with it’s successful nod to the 1960’s psychedelic era, she was successfully able to pull the collection in through the heavy use of velvet, sweeping, full skirts, and use of a shiny gold and brown palette.
story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez
interview by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing byAlexandra Dawes
Nanette Lepore sent down a solid Fall 2010 collection for New York Fashion Week, harkening back to the Italian Renaissance and the mid to late 1960s Sargent Pepper era with exceptional use of military and velvet detailing.
I look forward to checking out the new Fratelli Rossetti accessories every season. The design sensibility, attention to detail, and strong workmanship are always impressive. This time three things caught my attention: two pairs of boots that are actually three, and a handbag with many faces.
story and photos by Charles Beckwith
I look forward to checking out the new Fratelli Rossetti accessories every season. The design sensibility, attention to detail, and strong workmanship are always impressive. This time three things caught my attention: two pairs of boots that are actually three, and a handbag with many faces.
Spanish designer Elisa Palomino merged 1920’s-inspired flappers with a more delicate Japanese influence in this Fall 2010 collection.
story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Martin Bielecki
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes
Spanish designer Elisa Palomino merged 1920’s-inspired flappers with a more delicate Japanese influence in this Fall 2010 collection.
Is there a secret to staying on the forefront of fashion innovation?
story by Alexandra Dawes
interview by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Freda Henry
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes
Legendary designer Norma Kamali took on yet another new direction for her Fall 2010 collection, and we were lucky enough to be able to ask her a few questions about her career-long innovation streak.
The highlight of the show was the designer’s ability to turn underwear as outerwear, as models powered down the runway in navy and cream slip dresses with chunky scarves, or sheer crocheted sweaters paired with pink silk georgette boxer shorts.
story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes
A Detacher’s designer Mona Kowalska sent down a romantic representation of Fall 2010 country life for New York Fashion Week.
