February 13, 2012
What do you get when you combine influences of Dr. Suess, the musical Oliver, and Amish elements? For Fall 2012, Marc Jacobs created a fantasy of opulently dressed nomads that was nothing short of a dream. Delusions aside, when taken individually, the pieces were fit for the streets and included embroidered knee-length dresses, woven sweaters, and graphic peacoats. Also to be noted were Marc Jacob's covet-worthy buckle boots, perfect for winter.
February 13, 2012
It is inarguable that designer Rachel Roy knows how to define the cool, urban woman, which was never more apparent than in her Fall 2012 presentation. Inspired by sleek modern architecture, rich moss hues and angular stripes complimented a variety of textures, honing in on the landscape as a primary influence.
February 13, 2012
Jenny Packham's Fall 2012 collection was drenched in decadence. With gold sequins, custom lace, and silk draping as far as the eye could see, the designer spared no detail. Each model looked like she was wearing a made-to-measure gown en route to an extravagant ball - and with a collection like this, there was bound to be a happy ending.
February 12, 2012
DKNY has long since carved out a reputation for sophisticated pieces that have the possibility of being worn in the workplace while holding up to high sartorial standards. Overall, DKNY's Fall 2012 collection was comprised of dark tones, prints, and a wide use of leather. A deliberate inclusion of color, mainly in the form of single-hued dresses and separates, were combined with high-luxury accents to add an elegant edge to the polish.
February 12, 2012
With a nod to architectural elements (the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, to be exact), Lela Rose's Fall 2012 collection both tailored and fluid, giving an air of modern ease to a collection that was rife with contemporary elegance.
February 12, 2012
For Fall 2012, the runway at Victoria Beckham had no lack for body hugging silhouettes. Slim-fit pencil dresses with knee skimming hemlines countered chic sex appeal with a much sportier element than seen in past collections. Forest and army green, powder blues, and bright reds were accented with black panels and stripes, cinched in at the waist for a look that was both sharp and elegant.
February 11, 2012
Touting an impressive list of supermodels in his runway artillary, Alexander Wang presented a decisively grown-up collection of his cool-girl style for Fall 2012. The thread of athleticism from last season remained woven through Fall 2012, but with a shiny new finish. High gloss leather, over the knee boots and even his knitwear and tweeds had a very literal polish to it. With over 90 percent of his fabrics being custom developed, the collection had a precision and technical luxury to it that was magnified from seasons past.
February 11, 2012
Building upon the armor motif from last season, Hervé Léger’s Fall 2012 collection laid intricately strapped harnesses atop pleated skirts and bandage dresses alike. Body hugging cuts were bedecked with an arsenal of strategically placed metallic details and fur embellishments, all contributing to the luxuriously dangerous appeal with no lack for glamour.
February 11, 2012
Honing in on her consummate seventies aesthetic, Rachel Zoe’s Fall 2012 collection offered floor skimming flared trousers, tailored jackets and a well curated selection of rich jewel tones. Faux fur, leather, tweed, and velvet added an emphatically cold-weather undertone to the expertly styled collection.
