Posts for September 15th 2012

fashion week

Issa Spring 2013

Tropical prints and luxe, breezy silhouettes in bright hues made Issa's Spring lineup just the sort you'd look to for your next beach vacation.
Issa Spring 2013 | Pictures

Tropical prints and luxe, breezy silhouettes in bright hues made Issa's Spring lineup just the sort you'd look to for your next beach vacation. Designers Daniella Helayel and Camilla Al Fayed tapped into Helayel's Brazilian roots with a tropical-inspired turn, right down to the orchids adorning every model's hair. True, the more attention-getting prints may not be for fans like Kate Middleton, but they were gorgeous to watch all the same, on a set of maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and top and trouser sets. As for the looks Kate Middleton would wear, a lineup of brilliant jersey dresses wrapped at the waist fit the bill. Others with a sexier twist, via cutouts, are a testament to the label's modern femininity and overall likeability — they're the kind of easy, beautiful dresses women want to wear.

  • Trends: Brights, tropical floral prints, jumpsuits.
  • Colors: Bright red, orange, fuchsia, green, citrus tones, and cobalt blue.
  • Key Piece: While the tropical prints are beautifully whimsical, the solid cobalt gown with the plunging neckline is stunning.
  • Accessories: Strappy sandals, gold bangles, cuffs, and chunky statement necklaces.
  • Who Should Wear It: We hope to see Kate Middleton in any of the solid, brightly hued gowns.
fashion week

Moschino Cheap & Chic Spring 2013

With its first look, Moschino inspired a bit of an Austin Powers flashback — a colorblocked suede jacket and jacquard flares could have been a look straight from the cheeky, '60s-set film, or straight out of the psychedelic era altogether.
Moschino Cheap & Chic Spring 2013 | Pictures

With its first look, Moschino inspired a bit of an Austin Powers flashback — a colorblocked suede jacket and jacquard flares could have been a look straight from the cheeky, '60s-set film, or straight out of the psychedelic era altogether. That's the first impression, anyway: bold prints, exposed midriffs, and oversize, colored sunglasses that seemed to draw directly from the disco era. But upon closer inspection, there's much more at work here — a collection that's a testament to the here and now of fashion, too. Designer Rossella Jardini blends both the retro references (like a maxi with an actual peace sign worked into the colorblocking) with tribal-feeling prints washed onto little dresses and pantsuits. And to complete her looks, bright sneakers seem to point more directly to the trendier stuff, as does a sheer play on athletic wares, intermingling with the lineup of jacquard, embellished dressing, and slick patent coats.

  • Trends: Crop-tops, bold prints, colorblocking, sneakers, sheer, jumpsuits, and flares.
  • Colors: Black, white, pink, green, black, purple, red, and orange.
  • Key Piece: The pineapple-printed crop-top and trousers are especially fun.
  • Accessories: Oversize, colored sunglasses, sneakers, chunky platforms, cheeky purses.
  • Who Should Wear It: This is not for the wallflowers; we could see Gwen Stefani in a pair of the printed flares or showing off those famous abs in one of the crop-tops.
Fashion Flash

Let's Talk About Lingerie: Designers Get Fifty Shades of Sexy For Spring '13

Were designers inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey for Spring '13?

Were designers inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey for Spring '13? One of the overarching trends we saw during NYFW was exposed lingerie and sexy, leather-infused bras and harnesses. The look, which we saw at Jason Wu, Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacobs, and more, is all about mixing your boudoir separates — like bralettes, bustier tops, and bondage-style bras — with sleek, sophisticated pieces. Check out our NYFW Trend Report, then get set to show some skin this season.

Fashion Flash

The Stripe's the Thing: See How You'll Be Wearing Them For Spring '13

Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, and more designers had fun with classic stripes on the NYFW runways.

Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, and more designers had fun with classic stripes on the NYFW runways. From '60s-inspired graphic palettes to patriotic red, white, and blue, the offerings were sleek, polished, and perfect for the season. Get the scoop on Spring's stripes trend — and tips on how to wear it — in this NYFW Trend Report.

Celebrity Style

Get Caught Up With the Latest on CelebStyle

Just to be sure you never miss a moment of the celebrity style you want, our sister site CelebStyle makes it a mission to bring you every must-have celebrity trend — and where to find it!
Celebrity Style Recap | Sept. 15, 2012

Just to be sure you never miss a moment of the celebrity style you want, our sister site CelebStyle makes it a mission to bring you every must-have celebrity trend — and where to find it! See what you missed this week — from inspiring NYFW ensembles to the latest celebrity sunglasses and cocktail-dress trends — when you click through now.

community

Fab Community Must Reads: Alison Mosshart Is the New Face of Eddie Borgo

The Kills' Alison Mosshart is the new face of Eddie Borgo — The Fash Pack Nina Ricci creates a GIF campaign for new bag — Life, Love & Lace Arizona Muse goes sleek and sophisticated for Vogue Korea — Sandi in the City Go back to school with Steve Madden's Fall 2012 lineup — Beauty and the Budget Grab an animal bag for $85 and under — Cheap Chic Daily