By Alex Valenzuela Cynthia Rowley paired geometric patterns and feminine fabric at their Fall 2011 fashion show. With the hot trend of dresses over pants, which I’m still iffy about, the designer hit the hot trends right on target. There were very flowy dresses showing just the right amount of leg, Cynthia Rowley definitely was…
By Chevaun Jackson Vivienne Tam’s Fall 2011 collection is a decent collection with a consistent theme. There are no truly hideous pieces, yet there are a few memorable ones, most of which came around and after the halfway mark of the show. The collection proves to be one of the darker collections so far in…
By Francesca Claybrook Rebecca Taylor’s ‘70s inspired looks were, like many other collections so far, very embellished. There were the familiar flowing chiffons and silks, often with beautiful details like the dress pictured. However, unlike some of the collections we’ve already seen, this one failed to really inspire me. Pants were often cropped and brightly colored, like…
By Francesca Claybrook If you haven’t gotten the memo yet, sheer is in big time. Jason Wu showed many pieces with sheer fabrics and lots of dainty blouses and dresses with collars and bows. The collection felt very feminine, even though some of the looks (like the one below) were obviously inspired by menswear. The…
By Chevaun Jackson New to Rebecca Minkoff I appreciate her sense of fashion. Nothing is over done nor over simplified. The way she blends her clothes and her bags is great. She compliments all types of body types and lifestyles—from the casual to the casual professional. Her style ranges from pants to skirts, dresses and…
By Alex Valenzuela Luca Luca was one of the first designers to show at this year’s NYFW and it was nothing short of amazing. Head designer, Raul Melgoza, brought his home state of California and his childhood memories of trips to Yosemite into this collection. How ironic, I have many fond memories of trips to…
