Photo Credit: Omiru: Style for All
Key Takeaways: Halloween is not quite here, but it seems Herchcovitch drew some inspiration from his favorite costumes for his collection, which he described as inspired by Ndebele tribe of Zimbabwe. Don’t be spooked out, it’s nothing you can’t handle; we appreciated the skull adorned police cap, no doubt inspired by his fave necklace, which coincidentally features a skull. True to form, we saw lots of color, lots of wackiness, and whole lotta attitude in this collection. And, if you thought every pattern in the world had been discovered, you’re wrong because Herchcovitch has come up with intricate patterns that rival the gorgeous stained glass windows of a European cathedral.
Color Palette: No colors in this collection are subtle: red, blue, yellow, white, green, black, pink, and lime green.
Silhouettes: Much like its color, the silhouettes in this collection are not for the shy. We viewed tight overalls, loose off-the-shoulder dresses, boat-neck and cap-sleeve frocks, cropped trapeze jackets, flowy skirts, cuffed shorts, loose trousers, military-style jackets, pleated skirts, ultra-loose suits with cropped and cuffed pants.
Accessories Report: Aviator shades shielded the eyes of all the models, as did police caps marked with a skull emblem and Charlie Chaplin-style hats. Brooches held shawls in place, below-the-knee boots stomped the catwalk, and short leather gloves à la Michael Jackson graced the models’ hands. The rarest accessory, though, was a really thick and colorful bead-adorned necklace - if you can call it that, since its thickness rivaled that of a neck brace. Doubt that these will really catch on with the masses, but they were visually interesting nevertheless.
What’s Wearable: Some pieces, if worn more modestly, can be pulled off in the streets. The cropped trapeze jacket was very chic, and a daring gal could definitely sport the military-like red jacket with buckles.
What’s Not Wearable: We’d recommend steering clear of the thick necklaces and hula-hoop-like belts, which we fear might make you look like a circus performer. Some of the patterns are too loud for the streets (we’d like them better in moderation), and we also spotted a pair of overalls that should be returned to its farmer owner immediately.
Posted by Melody on September 11th, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend, Women |
Key Takeaways: Designer Jenni Kayne apparently shares the same dilemma as most women when it comes to clothes: do we cover up in loose clothing, or do we put it all out with barely-there duds? Along with tiny bikinis, skin-tight one-piece bathing suits, short bubble skirts, and even shorter shorts, Kayne also stuck with what seems to be a theme for Spring Fashion Week 2007: volume. So while the designer wants you to participate in the latest loose trend, she also encourages you to bare it all.
Color Palette: Mellow yellow, bright yellow, maroon, navy blue, black, grey, and brown.
Silhouettes: Dresses took center stage with loose-fitting empire-waist minis, deep v-necks, Grecian off-the-shoulder styles, and v-necks with airy short sleeves. Mini-shorts, bubble skirts, bikinis, cropped blazers, and grandpa cardigans also made their way into the collection.
Accessories Report: Accessories at Kayne’s show were limited to wide leather belts worn at the natural waistline, silk fabric tied into a bow also at the waist, large square totes, and J-Lo-esque hats that come all the way down and bunch around your face.
What’s Wearable: Kayne made an effort to design each piece so that it could walk off the runway and into your closet. While we wouldn’t go sporting the tiny bikini to the mall, everything else translated really well to the streets (and ballrooms).
What’s Not Wearable: The peach-colored cropped leather jackets are not necessarily unwearable, but they may make you feel like a character straight out of Grease!
Posted by Melody on September 11th, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend, Women |
Photo Credit: Omiru: Style for All
Key takeaways: Can we say va-va-voluminous? Watching Reese’s show, one couldn’t help but notice that each piece in the collection - be it cargo shorts, trenchcoats, or turtlenecks - was loose and airy (even the toothpick-thin models looked a tad less famished). Reese also made full use of bangles and cuff bracelets, often piling them on in threes or fours. The designer also made it quite clear that bling (aka sequins) is here to stay.
Color Palette: Initially, the collection was rather broody with black, white, and grey. But midway, we felt a burst of color with fuchsia, hot orange, green, and red. Occasionally, loud sparkles glittered their way down the catwalk.
Silhouettes: It was all about volume for Reese. Sleeves, pant legs, bodices, and skirts were all characterized by a careful use of volume. We saw everything from flowy skirts to bubble dresses with equally bubbly sleeves, loose trousers, loose tunic dresses, strapless pantsuits, off-the-shoulder tops, and even a loose-fitting turtleneck.
Accessories Report: The models were geared up in colorful bangles, chunky gold hoop earrings, skinny and wide belts (worn at–not below–the waist), and messenger and satchel handbags. The most creative accessory on the runway, however, was a bracelet made of silk and tied with a bow.
What’s Wearable: Luckily, everything - although you may need to buy a few sizes smaller since the collection was so big on volume. We’re crushing on the loose-fitting turtleneck because they’re such a departure from the everpresent form-fitting versions.
Celebrity Sightings: Andre Leon Talley (of Vogue) and Carmen Electra (she is so incredibly tiny in person!).
Posted by Melody on September 11th, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend, Women |
For all of you Project Runway Fans: Nina Garcia of Elle, spotted inside the tents before the Carolina Herrera show.
Posted by Trisha on September 11th, 2006 in Off Topic |
Key Takeaways: Simple, clean, and classy. A nice range of casual comfort and handsome formality that epitomizes Perry. The garments are airy and invoke a cloud-like attitude. In other words, if there was a fashion show for all the male angels in heaven, this would be it.
Color Palette: Light and breezy tans, whites and browns kiss this collection with sophistication. Modernized argyle prints and stripes also make an unassuming appearance.
Silhouettes: Fitted and tailored to a tee, with an occasional loose fit in all the right places.
Accessories Report: The collection is so clean that any type of accessory would distract from the pieces on the runway.
What’s Wearable: Almost everything is ready-to-wear. For those climates that allow you to wear coats during the spring, the Perry Ellis outerwear is wonderful: the mid-length trenches, the banded collared windbreaker and best of all, the double breasted blazer.
What’s Not Wearable: The see-through button down is a look that not many people can pull off, so try that on only if you are fashionably daring. The square cut trunks may be a little too revealing for American men to wear in public.
Posted by Dino on September 10th, 2006 in Men, Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend |
Photo Credit: Coutorture
Key Takeaways: The brighter side of the Hamptons Gentleman – strategically placed lines and very soft characterstics that still stay masculine.
Color Palette: Bartlett turns the volume knob of autumnal colors up one decibel higher with tans, olives, grays as well as citrus yellows and oranges.
Silhouettes: A nice contrast of bottoms: loose-fit slacks and fitted shorts are very spring friendly. Complementing tops and savvy blazers broaden shoulders and torsos effortlessly.
Accessories Report: Leather travel duffels and Top-sider shoes are the perfect touch to this yachting gentleman charm.
What’s Wearable: Everything in this collection is fresh. The separates make it realistic enough to translate from the runway to an everyday wardrobe for the man. It’s casual, chic and most of all perfect for spring.
What’s Not Wearable: Two complaints – for one, we saw a baggy windbreaker reminiscent of that of the Members Only club. I know the eighties have been coming back into style, but there is a line that needs to be drawn. Also, the rolled up pants paired with blazers wasn’t necessarily appealing. Unless you’re having a business meeting on a beach, we wouldn’t recommend.
Posted by Dino on September 10th, 2006 in Men, Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend |
Omiru is proud to bring to you Fashion Week coverage straight from the tents at Bryant Park over the next week! We’re flying out to New York late on Friday night, and we’ll be starting our coverage when we arrive on Saturday.
Look for our trademark show reviews, accompanied by more of our signature designer interviews. We’ll also bring to you the best fashion week coverage from our favorite blogs, daily.
Three Cheers for Fashion Week!
Update 9.9.06: Show recap posts should start regularly being posted tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Blame it on the jet lag…and the delirium that comes from subsisting on an hour of sleep!
Posted by Trisha on September 8th, 2006 in News, Off Topic |
Issue No. 57 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.
This
week, we’re jetting off to New York for Fashion Week! In honor of our travels, we’re featuring two standout passport cases to take you to your next destination in style.
Toile Passport | $15 at Flight 001
The pretty paisley print takes us on a mental voyage to the Kate Spade store.
Tusk Passport | $42 at Flight 001All business on the outside, with a softer side on the inside.
Posted by Trisha on September 8th, 2006 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women |
Channeling actor Adam Brody is as easy as one, two, three: one being a plaid shirt, two being skinny pants, and three being Converse sneakers. This look, equally effortless and geeky, is perfect for band practice, school, or a even a casual date at the arcade. Just don’t forget to ditch the black-rimmed square glasses.
Fashion Formula for "Channeling Adam Brody" = Plaid Shirt + Skinny Pants + Converse Sneakers.
Taos Long Sleeve Brown Plaid Western | $44 at Urban Outfitters
H Black Skinny Stretch Jeans | $46 at Hot Topic
Converse Chuck Taylor High Top Sneaker | $32.95 at Nordstrom
Posted by Melody on September 7th, 2006 in Men, Ready Made Outfits |
Boarding a boat this summer will be as much fun for your smashing seaside outfit as it will be forthe ride itself. Aim to look as effortless as the undulating waves in the ocean, and you’ll surely have a smooth ride.
"Fresh On The Boat" Fashion Formula = Deep V-Neck Sweater + Capri Jeans + Flat Open-Toe Sandals + Colorful Bag.
Rock & Republic "Ciggy" Crop Stretch Jeans | $194 at Nordstrom
Posted by Melody on September 6th, 2006 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
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