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Christian Cota – Fall 2012 – Crafted Couture

Christian Cota’s Fall 2012 collection proved that, though Cota’s strength lies in his prints, he is first and foremost a sculptor. Upon viewing his collection, one is quick to see that he designs with the woman’s every angle in mind; the front, the back, and even that ever-so-slightly three quarter view that only she can detect when she looks in the mirror. Cota’s clothes wrap around the woman’s body not just to clothe it, but rather to hug and brush it so that she may walk out into the world as an empowered individual.

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story by Chloe Bensahel
photos by Ned and Aya Rosen
web editor Rachel Reneé

Christian Cota’s Fall 2012 collection proved that, though Cota’s strength lies in his prints, he is first and foremost a sculptor. Upon viewing his collection, one is quick to see that he designs with the woman’s every angle in mind; the front, the back, and even that ever-so-slightly three quarter view that only she can detect when she looks in the mirror. Cota’s clothes wrap around the woman’s body not just to clothe it, but rather to hug and brush it so that she may walk out into the world as an empowered individual. Continue reading “Christian Cota – Fall 2012 – Crafted Couture”

Wayne – Fall 2012 – Becoming The Other

A menacing tone swept over the audience as the lights faded to black seconds before the models appeared at Wayne Lee’s Fall 2012 runway show. Eerie sounds signaled something wicked was on its way – and wicked cool it was. From start to finish, Wayne’s key look for Fall was relaxed (cue the white snakeskin Converse flats) with a side of toughness (add two parts leather, one part suede).

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story by Landon Peoples
photos by Zoe Hiigli
web editor Rachel Reneé

A menacing tone swept over the audience as the lights faded to black seconds before the models appeared at Wayne Lee’s Fall 2012 runway show. Eerie sounds signaled something wicked was on its way – and wicked cool it was. From start to finish,  Wayne’s key look for Fall was relaxed (cue the white snakeskin Converse flats) with a side of toughness (add two parts leather, one part suede). Continue reading “Wayne – Fall 2012 – Becoming The Other”

Sally LaPointe – Fall 2012 – Sharply Soft

Transformation is the theme of the Sally LaPointe Fall 2012 collection. The collection was inspired by the book “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, and marks a transformation for the designer. In her fourth season, Ms. LaPointe says she feels closer to her customer. This collection affords her the opportunity to show her softer side, while still remaining true to her point of view.

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story by Sia-Alika Battle
photos by Aya Rosen & Ned Rosen
web editor Rachel Reneé

Transformation is the theme of the Sally LaPointe Fall 2012 collection. The collection was inspired by the book “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, and marks a transformation for the designer. In her fourth season, Ms. LaPointe says she feels closer to her customer. This collection affords her the opportunity to show her softer side, while still remaining true to her point of view. Continue reading “Sally LaPointe – Fall 2012 – Sharply Soft”

Katya Leonovich – Fall 2012 – Shapes of Things To Come

Call it “couture control,” the ability of designers to create shapes and contours and stop or force movement with invisible techniques, never ceases to amaze. Katya Leonovich’s Fall 2012 collection is rich in the studied skills of couture craftsmanship. Her works are fashioned from substantial boucles, protective leathers, corsets, and a vivid print which captured the chaotic beauty of New York City itself. Across the collection there was a feel of padding, of the comfort of protection. Not just in material and thickness but in sharpness and boldness. These are clothes for the woman who, while she likes to get the looks, does want to intimidate a touch, to keep the fools at bay.

view the full collection in our Photo Gallery

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Adrianna Favero
web editor Rachel Reneé

Call it “couture control,” the ability of designers to create shapes and contours and stop or force movement with invisible techniques, never ceases to amaze. Katya Leonovich’s Fall 2012 collection is rich in the studied skills of couture craftsmanship. Her works are fashioned from substantial boucles, protective leathers, corsets, and a vivid print which captured the chaotic beauty of New York City itself. Across the collection there was a feel of padding, of the comfort of protection. Not just in material and thickness but in sharpness and boldness. These are clothes for the woman who, while she likes to get the looks, does want to intimidate a touch, to keep the fools at bay. Continue reading “Katya Leonovich – Fall 2012 – Shapes of Things To Come”

Fabiola Arias – Fall 2012 – A Wicked Garden Party

A field of exotic flowers was the essence of the new collection of talented young designer Fabiola Arias presented for Fall 2012 at the Americano Hotel. Consisting of entirely dresses, mostly of cocktail length, models disguised as birds of paradise gracefully strode down the short runway. Despite simple silhouettes, these designs were anything but commonplace. Flamingo pink, canary yellow, and robin red lent well to the tropical presentation.

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story by Cassandra Past
photos by Ned and Aya Rosen
web editor Rachel Reneé

A field of exotic flowers was the essence of the new collection of talented young designer Fabiola Arias presented for Fall 2012 at the Americano Hotel. Consisting of entirely dresses, mostly of cocktail length, models disguised as birds of paradise gracefully strode down the short runway. Despite simple silhouettes, these designs were anything but commonplace. Flamingo pink, canary yellow, and robin red lent well to the tropical presentation. Continue reading “Fabiola Arias – Fall 2012 – A Wicked Garden Party”

Jen Kao – Fall 2012 – In Balance

The Jen Kao Fall 2012 collection brings together inspirations from vintage Far East, the Jazz Age, and English aristocracy, to create a collection of beautifully tailored pieces that could only be made in the present. This collection marks an evolution of the designer, her most street-ready collection to date.

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story by Sia-Alika Battle
photos by Aya Rosen & Ned Rosen
web editor Rachel Reneé

The Jen Kao Fall 2012 collection brings together inspirations from vintage Far East, the Jazz Age, and English aristocracy, to create a collection of beautifully tailored pieces that could only be made in the present. This collection marks an evolution of the designer, her most street-ready collection to date. Continue reading “Jen Kao – Fall 2012 – In Balance”

Kaelen – Fall 2012 – Without Compromise

“How do you stay true to yourself and grow? That’s what I was trying to do with this collection.” With her Fall 2012 collection, New York-based designer Kaelen Haworth arrived at a traditional conundrum that has faced every designer who has ever met with success. A fashion designer creates a first collection and much to their relief they receive some retail success and positive press, and perhaps for the second collection they nervously try to do something similar but better, and with their third they begin to play around with a few new ideas but are sure to include pieces that will please buyers and clients. But the artistic mind is a restless mind, and with a designer’s fourth offering, they often feel a need to push, to invent, to do new. How do you do that and not erase that which has been responsible for the success you have enjoyed up to this point?

view the full collection in our Photo Gallery

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Adrianna Favero
web editor Rachel Reneé

“How do you stay true to yourself and grow? That’s what I was trying to do with this collection.” With her Fall 2012 collection, New York-based designer Kaelen Haworth arrived at a traditional conundrum that has faced every designer who has ever met with success. A fashion designer creates a first collection and much to their relief they receive some retail success and positive press, and perhaps for the second collection they nervously try to do something similar but better, and with their third they begin to play around with a few new ideas but are sure to include pieces that will please buyers and clients. But the artistic mind is a restless mind, and with a designer’s fourth offering, they often feel a need to push, to invent, to do new. How do you do that and not erase that which has been responsible for the success you have enjoyed up to this point? Continue reading “Kaelen – Fall 2012 – Without Compromise”

Nicholas K – Fall 2012 – Power of Contradiction

The Nicholas K Fall 2012 collection was another strong example of the labels increasingly recognizable signature style. All the elements one would expect were in evidence; the layering, the rough textures, the creative cuts and treatments. The soul of any Nicholas K design is a transfixing intersection of rawness and creative construction. Every single piece that walked down the runway in this, the very first of the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 shows, was loaded with elements and details that dew the eye. There were thin fabrics in long cuts that created life and movement, and these were layered under rough knits, wools, and leathers.

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story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Adrianna Favero
web editor Rachel Reneé

The Nicholas K Fall 2012 collection was another strong example of the labels increasingly recognizable signature style. All the elements one would expect were in evidence; the layering, the rough textures, the creative cuts and treatments. The soul of any Nicholas K design is a transfixing intersection of rawness and creative construction. Every single piece that walked down the runway in this, the very first of the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 shows, was loaded with elements and details that drew the eye. There were thin fabrics in long cuts that created life and movement, and these were layered under rough knits, wools, and leathers. Continue reading “Nicholas K – Fall 2012 – Power of Contradiction”

NAHM – Fall 2012 Collection – Mellow Meets Mainstay

“Strength and power. And confidence. Strength, power, and confidence,” designer Alexandria Hilfiger shouted over the crowd when explaining the idea behind her and partner, Nary Manivong’s, Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collection. Relatively new to the scene, the petite duo escaped notoriety for their signature shirtdress and bared witness their many (hidden) talents. Collars on top of collars, dresses on top of shirts, and prints on top of prints revealed detail and contemplation amidst the buzz of color and layering presented in this third Nahm collection.

see the full collection in our Photo Gallery

story by Landon Peoples
photos by Zoe Hiigli
web editor Rachel Reneé

“Strength and power. And confidence. Strength, power, and confidence,” designer Alexandria Hilfiger shouted over the crowd when explaining the idea behind her and partner, Nary Manivong’s, Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collection. Relatively new to the scene, the petite duo escaped notoriety for their signature shirtdress and bared witness their many (hidden) talents. Collars on top of collars, dresses on top of shirts, and prints on top of prints revealed detail and contemplation amidst the buzz of color and layering presented in this third Nahm collection. Continue reading “NAHM – Fall 2012 Collection – Mellow Meets Mainstay”

Jason Troisi – Fall 2012 – Golf to Gowns

“You Only Live Once,” by The Strokes set the tone for the Fall 2012 presentation of Jason Troisi. The presentation opened with a documentary style video of previous seasons’ runway presentations and the audience was taken on a journey through the young designers past. Short and sweet was the new collection, consisting of five interestingly constructed looks that all tied together in a cohesive manner.

story by Cassandra Past
photos by Aeric M.G.
web editor Rachel Reneé

“You Only Live Once,” by The Strokes set the tone for the Fall 2012 presentation of Jason Troisi. The presentation opened with a documentary style video of previous seasons’ runway presentations and the audience was taken on a journey through the young designers past. Short and sweet was the new collection, consisting of five interestingly constructed looks that all tied together in a cohesive manner. Continue reading “Jason Troisi – Fall 2012 – Golf to Gowns”