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NoNoo Lyons – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

NoNoo Lyons designers Deborah Lyons and Misha Nonoo’s third collection showcases precise tailoring and form-fit elegance. Only 18 pieces out of 25 in the total collection were available for the presentation, but it was enough to get the sense that these two ladies really know what they’re doing.

story by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Katie Piper

NoNoo Lyons designers Deborah Lyons and Misha Nonoo’s third collection showcases precise tailoring and form-fit elegance. Only 18 pieces out of 25 in the total collection were available for the presentation, but it was enough to get the sense that these two ladies really know what they’re doing. Each look had its own unique character, being a part of the whole but a frame of its own at the same time. Continue reading “NoNoo Lyons – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

The Vessel by Lois – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

The Vessel by Lois (pronounced Loy) went off without a hitch, but almost without an audience thanks to the blizzard that hit The Eastern Seaboard the night before the show and put New York’s streets under several inches of snow. Lois Samuels, with this second collection, has definitely progressed from her freshman effort.

story by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Katie Piper

The Vessel by Lois (pronounced Loy) went off without a hitch, but almost without an audience thanks to the blizzard that hit The Eastern Seaboard the night before the show and put New York’s streets under several inches of snow. Lois Samuels, with this second collection, has definitely progressed from her freshman effort. Continue reading “The Vessel by Lois – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

Kaviar Gauche “Stripped” Fall 2010 Collection – Berlin

The inspiration for the Kaviar Gauche collection and show was the Berlin avant garde artists of the 1920s, with nods to the uninhibited urges toward amusement expressed by period style icons like Marlene Dietrich.

story and photos by Boris Marberg
photo editing by Katie Piper

Running parallel to Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week was the Michalsky StyleNite, which included three of the more avant garde designers’ collections: Michalsky, Lala Berlin, and Kaviar Gauche.

The inspiration for the Kaviar Gauche collection and show was the Berlin avant garde artists of the 1920s, with nods to the uninhibited urges toward amusement expressed by period style icons like Marlene Dietrich. Continue reading “Kaviar Gauche “Stripped” Fall 2010 Collection – Berlin”

Georges Chakra and Adam Lippes Interviews

Here are five previously unreleased interviews from New York Fashion Week back in September. Adam Lippes, George Chackra, and their stylists.

Here are five previously unreleased interviews from New York Fashion Week back in September. Adam Lippes, George Chakra, Yannick Dias (lead hair stylist for Adam Lippes), Amy Farid (lead hair stylist for Georges Chakra, and Gregory Arlt (lead makeup artist for Georges Chakra) Continue reading “Georges Chakra and Adam Lippes Interviews”

Schumacher, Fall 2010 Collection In Berlin

Schumacher opened Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week in the big tent at Beleblpatz with a classic Dorothee Schumacher collection, normal dark colours and materials for the label’s fall line. Everything was a bit inconspicuous and understated and elegant.

story and photos by Boris Marberg

Schumacher opened Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week in the big tent at Beleblpatz with a classic Dorothee Schumacher collection, normal dark colors and materials for the label’s fall line. The boots were dark but shining. Everything was a bit inconspicuous and understated and elegant. Continue reading “Schumacher, Fall 2010 Collection In Berlin”

Hugo Boss Black, Fall 2010 Collection In Berlin

From earth tones to eggplant to black and cobalt blue, this elegant and varietal collection of women’s and men’s fall clothing and accessories from Hugo Boss showed quality tailoring with innovative style throughout, and will certainly please a lot of consumers.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Boris Marberg

From earth tones to eggplant to black and cobalt blue, this elegant and varietal collection of women’s and men’s fall clothing and accessories from Hugo Boss showed quality tailoring with innovative style throughout, and will certainly please a lot of consumers. Continue reading “Hugo Boss Black, Fall 2010 Collection In Berlin”

Les Hommes, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo

The expert tailoring and fit is still there, it is still luxury clothing, but this show felt like a rehash of what they’re already selling.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Boris Marberg and Wolfgang Wöhrle

With few exceptions, what we’re seeing in Milan and Berlin so far this season looks safe, and Les Hommes designers Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch, despite being wild enough to have full gold chrome suits on the runway, seem to be playing it safe. Continue reading “Les Hommes, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo”

Vivienne Westwood, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo

The good witch of punk fashion, Dame Vivienne Westwood, made a runway show that talked visually about global warming, and the effects it is already starting to have on cultures around the world.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Boris Marberg and Wolfgang Wöhrle

This is why we’re out here. This show is why modaCYCLE exists. Here is a storyteller showing a collision of fantasy, reality, and optimism. The wisdom and intelligence and style were all there in this show. Continue reading “Vivienne Westwood, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo”

C.P. Company, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo

Ravarino, Italy-based C.P. Company showed their line of menswear at Milan Moda Uomo.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Boris Marberg and Wolfgang Wöhrle

Ravarino, Italy-based C.P. Company showed their line of menswear at Milan Moda Uomo. Continue reading “C.P. Company, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo”

Frankie Morello, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo

Italian football is a summer game, and this is an autumn-winter collection, but this is Frankie Morello. Their web site barks and there are vampires on the runway, so pretty much all bets are off for these guys playing by the rules.

story by Boris Marberg and Charles Beckwith
photos by Boris Marberg

Maurizio Modica and Pierfrancesco Gigliotti’s Frankie Morello menswear show at Via Palermo (their usual spot) was a great “spettacolo.” The theme was vampires and football (world championship soccer). Continue reading “Frankie Morello, Fall 2010 Collection at Milan Moda Uomo”