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Malan Breton – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Joseph Davis and Alexandra Dawes

“Fantasme de l’Inde” is the theme for Malan Breton’s Fall 2010 collection, perhaps a nod to his rumored Indian financiers.

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Park Choon Moo – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Korean designer Park Choon Moo created some beautifully dark styles for Fall 2010. The collection consists of knit dresses, sweaters, edgy tunics, and jackets.

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Y-3 – Fall 2010 – New York

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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.

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Nanette Lepore – Fall 2010 – New York

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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.

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Fratelli Rossetti Preview

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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.

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Elisa Palomino – Fall 2010 – New York

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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.

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Norma Kamali – Fall 2010 – New York

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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.

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Marcel Ostertag – Spring 2011 – Berlin

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Boris Marberg
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Marcel Ostertag sent an exceptional collection down the Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashionweek runway. One which seemed to harmonize and unite elements from both classic mens and womenswear in order to create a single, cohesive, and beautiful collection.

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Corneliani – Spring 2011 – Milan

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Boris Marberg and Wolfgang Wolfgang Wöhrle
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Italian clothing manufacturer Corneliani sent down a romantic and charming collection for Spring 2011 Milan.  The company is known for their impeccable Italian tailoring.  The show was held in the luxuriant cloisters of the 16th century Leonardo Da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology.

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A Detacher – Fall 2010 – New York

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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.

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Toni Maticevski – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Katie Piper

For his Fall 2010 collection, presented recently in New York City, Australian designer Toni Maticevski seemed to favor shiny fabrics and embellishments.  His collection was over the top, with gowns of silk tulle and organza in dove gray and multi-layered polka-dot evening dresses in silk chiffon.  Interesting attempts to separate, layer, and decorate the body were made. … Continue Reading

Adrienne Landau – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
interview by Charles Beckwith
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Known for her “easy glamour” style, designer Adrienne Landau created a Siberian chic fall 2010 collection for New York Fashion Week.

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Leifsdottir – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
interview by Charles Beckwith
photos by Adrianna Favero
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Designer Johanna Ulurasjarri for Leifsdottir sent out a collection titled “Catalonian Affair” for Fall 2010 at New York Fashion Week.

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Sophie Theallet – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Joseph Davis
photos by Tal Shpantzer
photo and story editing by Alexandra Dawes

Sophie Theallet’s Fall 2010 show was her first since winning the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award last year.

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Spash and Flow – A Photo Editorial

Modacycle Resort Wear Shoot

photos by Pauline St. Denis
styling by Seth Friedermann
makeup by Michelle Larner
hair by Donald Francis
photo assistant Jeff Fuller
photo editing by Sandy Ramirez
model is Kira at Fenton Moon
photographed at Rockaway Beach

The lyrically beautiful Kira dances and plays on the New York shore. She embodies the freedom and joy of soaking up the splendid sun and rolling waves. From stunning couture gowns to flowing avant garde designs from some of the best designers in New York City, the clothes were chosen for their sheerness and flow to match the former rhythmic gymnast’s grace and joy. … Continue Reading

Mongrels in Common – Fall 2010 – Berlin

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reportage by Boris Marberg and Peter Becher
photos by Boris Marberg, Wolfgang Wöhrle, and Peter Becher
edited by Alexandra Dawes

The design team behind Mongrels in Common, Livia Ximenez-Carillo and Christine Pluess, created a bold and determinedly cohesive Fall 2010 collection for Berlin Fashion Week.  The duo concentrated on particular shapes, which were presented on both hard and soft-looking fabrics, in a diminished palette of mint green, grey, black and salmon pink. … Continue Reading

Lorick – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by John Lamparski
photo editing by Katie Piper

Designer Abigail Lorick created a youthful collection for Fall 2010. It was absolutely full of headbands, feathers, chic jewelry, and glittery tights.  Her quoted inspiration for this season was “angels and cocoons.” Each lively ensemble was fully accessorized was statement necklaces, large earrings, antique-styled brooches, sparkles, sheers, and elaborate brocades. … Continue Reading

Elise Overland – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Adrianna Favero

For those individuals who wish to be free in their clothing, Elise Overland just may be the designer for you.  Elise Overland, a designer most noted for her “signature” leathers sent an overwhelmingly body conscious Fall 2010 collection down the runway. … Continue Reading

Eryn Brinie – Fall 2010 – New York City

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Martin Bielecki
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

Designer Eryn Brinie assembled a youthful yet classy Fall 2010 presentation.  The collection has an overall feminine approach with lightly puffed shoulders, soft, delicate fabric, well-placed bows, ruffles, and lace. Details included asymmetrical pockets and collars, cropped sleeves, and new, more modern silhouettes, for a younger, trendier woman. … Continue Reading

Az Araujo – Fall 2010 – New York City

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Martin Bielecki
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

Brazilian fashion designer Az Araujo sent a swimwear collection down the runway during the Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week.  In this collection, Araujo seems to have successfully combined Brazilian sensuality with the intensity urban New York influences. … Continue Reading

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