Tag: fall 2012

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?

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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”

Blanc de Chine – Fall 2012 – Black Porcelain

Blanc de Chine, a Hong Kong luxury label and pioneer in innovative textiles and silhouettes, has once again harmonized elegance and comfort in this season’s collection. Redefining its roots, this season the collections was all about the senses, a feast for the mind. Harmony was a key element as the collection was cohesive, each piece complementing the next.

story by Cassandra Past
photos by Michael Cinquino
web editor Rachel Reneé

Blanc de Chine, a Hong Kong luxury label and pioneer in innovative textiles and silhouettes, has once again harmonized elegance and comfort in this season’s collection. Redefining its roots, this season the collections was all about the senses, a feast for the mind. Harmony was a key element as the collection was cohesive, each piece complementing the next. Continue reading “Blanc de Chine – Fall 2012 – Black Porcelain”

Reem Acra Bridal – Fall 2012 Review – Precision Opulence

The Reem Acra Fall 2012 bridal collection showcased pleated intricacy, laser-cut origami of tulle and sheer organza (“transparency is the new white,” declared the line sheet), and a judicious use of sequins. Asymmetrical cinching and striations give classic shapes in unconventional ways. Echoes of the recent Ready To Wear collection were present, such as cascading vine motifs, dazzinlg sparkles like rain running down glass, or waves of tears covering the body.

View the full collection in our Photo Gallery.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Adrianna Favero

The Reem Acra Fall 2012 bridal collection showcased pleated intricacy, laser-cut origami of tulle and sheer organza (“transparency is the new white,” declared the line sheet), and a judicious use of sequins. Asymmetrical cinching and striations give classic shapes in unconventional ways. Echoes of the recent Ready To Wear collection were present, such as cascading vine motifs, dazzinlg sparkles like rain running down glass or waves of tears covering the body.
Continue reading “Reem Acra Bridal – Fall 2012 Review – Precision Opulence”

Badgley Mischka Bride – Spring 2012 Review – Tomorrow’s Traditional Wedding

When I spoke to Mark Badgley and James Mischka moments before their Fall 2012 bridal collection was to flow down the runway yesterday, they spoke to me of the challenging restrictions that are placed on bridal design. After I saw the collection, I think they might have been having me on, because theirs was a very unrestricted, even uninhibited collection. The rules of the bridal market don’t inhibit these men, they push them to greatness. Innovation and experimentation abounded from reworking of traditional shapes to different variations on almost every conceivable type of structure and construction.

View the full collection in our Photo Gallery.

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Charles Beckwith

When I spoke to Mark Badgley and James Mischka moments before their Spring 2012 bridal collection was to flow down the runway yesterday, they spoke of the challenging restrictions that are placed on bridal design. After I saw the collection, I think they might have been having me on, because this is a very unrestricted, even uninhibited collection. The rules of the bridal market don’t inhibit these men, they push them to greatness. Innovation and experimentation abounded from reworking of traditional shapes to different variations on almost every conceivable type of structure and construction. Continue reading “Badgley Mischka Bride – Spring 2012 Review – Tomorrow’s Traditional Wedding”