Tag: fall 2012

A Détacher – Fall 2012 – Confidence Structures

A Détacher’s distinguished lady is taking a trip to Japan. She took her knitted high-waist pants with her from last season, but this time paired them with more structured boxy cuts. Kimono shapes populated the upper half of the body as bellowing sleeves began past the shoulder. Oversize Peter Pan collars were also on the menu, paired with oversized knitwear for comfort. Other neck details included futuristic thick corded necklines, worn with veteran designer Mona Kowalska’s signature touch of knitwear, here knitted skirts which even the most conservative of us women long for in the depths of winter.

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

A Détacher’s distinguished lady is taking a trip to Japan. She took her knitted high-waist pants with her from last season, but this time paired them with more structured boxy cuts. Kimono shapes populated the upper half of the body as bellowing sleeves began past the shoulder. Oversize Peter Pan collars were also on the menu, paired with oversized knitwear for comfort. Other neck details included futuristic thick corded necklines, worn with veteran designer Mona Kowalska’s signature touch of knitwear, here knitted skirts which even the most conservative of us women long for in the depths of winter. Continue reading “A Détacher – Fall 2012 – Confidence Structures”

Jeremy Laing – Fall 2012 – Layering Forward

This season, designer Jeremy Laing looked to his key strength, layering, to form a collection marked by imposing shoulders, myriad textures, and fine detail prints. Mohair and rich wools made multiple appearances, in contrast with sheer silks that flowed beneath their heavier counterparts. Arms, legs, and flesh peered through opened zippers, as jackets and coats looked to shoulders for support.

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

This season, Toronto designer Jeremy Laing looked to his key strength, layering, to form a collection marked by imposing shoulders, myriad textures, and fine detail prints. Mohair and rich wools made multiple appearances, in contrast with sheer silks that flowed beneath their heavier counterparts. Arms, legs, and flesh peered through opened zippers, as jackets and coats looked to shoulders for support. Continue reading “Jeremy Laing – Fall 2012 – Layering Forward”

Esosa NY – Fall 2012 – Meridional Geishas

Southern American girls with a Japanese twist is the theme behind this line and its bright colors, structured silhouettes, and complex textures. Fashion fanatics clad in black glided past young ballerinas in tutus at the Alvin Ailey Studio to get into Emilio Sosa’s Fall 2012 Esosa NY presentation. Stools were set up on a stage placed in front of street-side windows, permitting passers-by a glimpse of the colorful debut.

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story by Cassandra Past
photos by Michael Cinquino

Southern American girls with a Japanese twist is the theme behind this line and its bright colors, structured silhouettes, and complex textures. Fashion fanatics clad in black glided past young ballerinas in tutus at the Alvin Ailey Studio to get into Emilio Sosa’s Fall 2012 Esosa NY presentation. Stools were set up on a stage placed in front of street-side windows, permitting passers-by a glimpse of the colorful debut.

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Karolina Zmarlak – Fall 2012 – El Matadora

Easily her best work to date, Karolina Zmarlak’s Fall 2012 collection is luxury and culture at its finest. Inspired by bullfighting matadors and the politics of Spain, Zmarlak created a collection that reflected well the vigor and depth of her inspiration. Her Spring 2012 collection referenced women under communism in Poland, further evidence Zmarlak does her homework. “Spain was in the position that Poland’s in now, about 20 years ago, so this collection is an homage to my business partner’s love for Spain, but also how I think their future will play out,” Zmarlak explained.

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story by Landon Peoples
photos by Aeric Meredith-Guojon
web editor Rachel Reneé

Easily her best work to date, Karolina Zmarlak’s Fall 2012 collection is luxury and culture at its finest. Inspired by bullfighting matadors and the politics of Spain, Zmarlak created a collection that reflected well the vigor and depth of her inspiration. Her Spring 2012 collection referenced women under communism in Poland, further evidence Zmarlak does her homework. “Spain was in the position that Poland’s in now, about 20 years ago, so this collection is an homage to my business partner’s love for Spain, but also how I think their future will play out,” Zmarlak explained. Continue reading “Karolina Zmarlak – Fall 2012 – El Matadora”

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.

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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”