Summary: Thuy Diep noted that for this season, she had set out to create "vibrant, layered textures" with the pieces in her fall '10 collection. Judging by the carefully crafted runway show, she couldn't have achieved her goal more. Thuy was arguably one of the most innovatively styled shows of Fashion Week, a delightful cacophony …
Summary: At the risk of sounding trite, Carlos Miele was one of the first designers this season to bring out the spice in fall fashion. Finally, we see some bright colors and graphic prints outside of Custo Barcelona. This Brazilian designer seems to get that autumn looks do not need to end at olive, charcoal, …
Summary: The graphite drawings of nighttime skies by Vija Celmins, Hubble telescope images of lunar floors and the craggy landscapes of the Galápagos Islands were the inspiration for the Lela Rose Fall '10 collection. This textural exploration added amazing depth and dimension to her trademark romantic dresses. Noteworthy were the evening …
Summary: It's collections like these that make me wonder how we're supposed to judge a fashion show. Are we looking at the wearability of individual pieces? Analyzing the creativity of the design concept? Or appreciating the way the outfits and models …
Summary: The Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring 2010 Collection evoked a summer at the beach sans swimwear. The pieces consisted mostly of peach and orange hues juxtaposed against beiges and creams. Aqua-like shades, rich blues, and the occasional red played an important role while hints of chartreuse and green dotted necklines or popped off canvas …
