Vera Wang has an affinity for making women look like the most gorgeous versions of themselves. Whether through simple, stunning makeup, soft hair, or perfectly crafted updos, the womenswear and bridal designer never fails to put on a flawless show. In celebration of her Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week showing later today, click through to see Vera Wang's most stunning runway beauty looks.
—Additional reporting by Jessica Cruel
Every year, the Jason Wu runway is a playground for beauty lovers. While some designers attempt to wow you with extreme hair and makeup, his vision is always attainable for the average woman. That's probably why he is such a favorite in the White House, too. The designer just showed this morning at New York Fashion Week, but before we take you backstage with our upcoming video recap, take a glimpse back at the best beauty looks from his past runways.
With New York Fashion Week underway, we're taking a closer look at some of our favorites designers and the collections that bear witness to their creative genius. Today, we hone in on the sporty-meets-minimalist wares of Derek Lam. Read on to see more of his past work as we eagerly await his Fall 2013 show.
Derek Lam made his Fashion Week debut in 2003, sending out a collection that would mark a new era in crisp, clean, American sportswear. He redefined the classics, crafting a cool line of looks that felt utterly modern thanks to smart tailoring and attention to detail. What remains in each reincarnation is an unmistakably chic aesthetic — effortless, easy, and wearable. He loves color as much as he loves black; he experiments as much with the classics as he does with edgier designs and prints, but continues to deliver a clever mix of the slick and the feminine. Click through for a look back at the San Francisco-born designer's runways and see exactly what we mean.
Tory Burch has mastered a simple yet chic beauty look that's easy to pull off. From slicked-back ponytails and voluminous blowouts to wearable smoky eyes and glowing skin, the hair and makeup she sends down the runways are just as covetable as her iconic accessories.
With New York Fashion Week excitement ramping up, it's time to press "refresh" on our knowledge of our favorite designers' past collections. Today, we're honing in on Alexander Wang's model off-duty wares, taking a closer look at the way his sporty-meets-chic vibe took the downtown style scene by storm.
By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic. It's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, the California-bred designer took that unmistakable look and refined it into something so insanely chic and wearable that every girl wanted a piece. Whether it's his slouchy denim, killer pebbled leather bags, or body-con dresses, his creations never fail to impress with a unique brand of It factor. Currently, Alexander Wang is a globally recognized brand and one of the first places you look for something utterly cool. Take a look back with this runway retrospective of Alexander Wang's relatively short — but unstoppable — career.
Diane von Furstenberg knows how to make women look and feel beautiful. She brings a fierce femininity to each runway collection, never shying away from throwing in bold lip color, dramatic eye shadow, or a carefully crafted bouffant. See some of the prettiest looks from Diane's past runway shows to understand her daring, beauty moves.
Alexander Wang always seems to have the same type of aesthetic in mind when he designs: minimal and comfortable while still being incredibly trendy. So it comes as no surprise that the models he sends down the runway have that cool-girl appeal down pat. From the smoky cat eyes of his first few collections to the minimal makeup and electrical tape of his most recent season, browse through the evolution of the Alexander Wang girl, along with the hair and makeup that defines her.
As we usher in a new season at Fashion Week we're continuing our look back. Up next, a trip down memory lane with Jack and Lazaro of one of the most coveted cool-girl labels, Proenza Schouler.
Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez have come a long way since presenting their senior thesis together at Parsons. Since their 2004 runway debut, Proenza Schouler has established itself as the downtown cool girl's go-to brand, designers of the iconic bustier, Target collaborators, and geniuses behind the irresistible PS1 bag. Now with three CFDA awards under their belt and an undeniable stronghold on chic tailoring and fashion-forward fabrics, the boys of Proenza Schouler have joined the ranks of the designing elite. Click through to see Proenza highlights over the years as we wait anxiously for what's to come for Fall '13.
The tour de force of our favorite designers and their collections past continues right here with a look at the ever-talented Phillip Lim. Read on to see his collections as we prep for New York Fashion Week's impending kickoff.
Phillip Lim debuted at Fashion Week with a presentation of his Fall 2006 collection and then showed his Spring 2007 collection the following season on the runway. Since its beginning, the label's been praised for its cool and easy aesthetic, combining the worlds of street style and ladylike elegance in collections filled with subtle femininity. With a celebrity fan base that includes so many of our favorites — Kate Hudson, Kate Bosworth, Natalie Portman — he's created a wildly popular brand with major staying power. Click through to get a glimpse of Lim's past collections as we eagerly await his Fall '13 lineup.
Rodarte is well known for its romantic design sense and meticulous, elaborate gowns. Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy use intricate hand-stitched detailing and always pair their designs with artsy, ethereal hair and makeup. In anticipation of their upcoming Fall 2013 show, we're taking a look back at the most striking beauty looks from Rodarte's runways.
— Additional reporting by Jessica Cruel and Jaime Richards
