Alice + Olivia's Spring 2013 lookbook is brimming with crisp looks that are calling our (and your) name, and we're honing in on some of the standout pieces from the lineup. Take this gorgeous trio to start: we can't get enough of the vibrant colors, boxy cuts, monochromatic palettes, bright denim, and fresh footwear. But that's just the beginning. Head inside to see 23 more inspirational Alice + Olivia looks you'll want to mimic, stat.
Just one look around Alice + Olivia's Fall 2013 presentation and you'd be struck with the high-impact texture, print, and statement accessories — all the standout pieces that add up to Stacey Bendet's take on "fantasy street style." While at the show, we were lucky enough to snag a few minutes with the designer, who talked inspiration points, styling, and favorite fashion decade. Watch on to hear that — and more — straight from Stacey, right here.
According to Stacey Bendet, the Alice + Olivia Fall '13 collection is diving into one of our favorite things: street style. And in her own words, it's "fantasy street style," at that. Marked by the whimsical, the baroque-inspired, the glamorous, and the punk, there's a little bit of everything to mix and match, just as the most seasoned street-style star would. To see every piece from the Alice + Olivia Fall '13 collection right here, keep watching!
Stacey Bendet's girl got a dose of the opulent, the preppy, and the whimsical — which all make sense when you consider that Alice + Olivia's Fall 2013 was conceived with the designer's belief that there are no limits when it comes to personal style. No limits indeed; this season Bendet drew from our obsession with street style (how fitting for NYFW!), crafting a lineup that's both playful and cool, or as Bendet maybe defines it best: "fantasy street style." That's the common denominator — rather than adhering to any one trend, this was a world where the Baroque-inspired, glamorous, punk, and polished played off each other (we imagine a little like Stacey's own closet). Pieces like a quirky zebra crossbody bag and cheeky heels with faces spoke for themselves, the kind of one-offs street-style stars and celebrities will be wearing for the Fall (and getting snapped when they do).
We're all guilty of getting a little too print-happy at times, but where leopard prints are concerned, Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet has got you covered. We spoke with the designer at her Spring 2013 presentation, where she revealed her "rule of thumb" for wearing the exotic pattern, her '50s throwback inspiration (think American Dream), and what it feels like to have an arsenal of celeb fans. With her styling pointers to give and insight to share, click play to find out what Stacey had to say.
Stacey Bendet crafted her latest collection with the optimism of the '50s American dream. The resulting party dresses and cocktail wares may just be what the young Hollywood set, like attendees Jamie Chung and Odette Annable, are dreaming of wearing all Spring. Looks ran the gamut from feminine fit-and-flare dresses done up in metallics to a polka-dot-peplum-and-pedal-pusher set and a surprise, paint-splattered full-length bustier dress. It was already clear that Bendet knew her way around a party dress, but this season she proves she also knows a few things about evening gowns; hers came in gorgeous, embroidered finishes, not to mention dressed-down — but still feminine — casual looks that also hinted at the designer's retro influence.
It's only natural that last week's news of the upcoming Target and Neiman Marcus CFDA designer collaboration would be followed by an all-out marketing blitz — and now, it's finally begun. First up: this just-released and pretty intriguing behind-the-scenes glimpse at the collaboration's starting point, which, logically, included lots of meetings in colorfully decorated studios and lots of fabric, print, and sketch reviews. The video shows all that, plus offers cameo appearances by nearly every one of the collaboration's key players, including — but not limited to — Diane von Furstenberg, Ken Downing, Eddie Borgo, Georgina Chapman, Robert Rodriguez, Tracy Reese, Stacey Bendet, and Prabal Gurung. See it all below, and keep those eyes peeled for any clues as to what the 50-piece Holiday collection might actually look like.
From Brad and Angelina to Patti Smith in India, designers at New York Fashion Week drew from a bevy of unique inspirations. Get the inside scoop on Rachel Zoe's '60s rock and roll collection, Michael Kors's brand of sporty American glam, Kate Spade's je ne sais quoi as styled by Brad Goreski, and more — just by pressing play!
Alice + Olivia is known for its party-perfect outfits, luxe materials, and loads of sparkle. We caught up with designer Stacey Bendet, who gave us some tips on how to sport sequins during the day, and the inspiration for her glamorous Fall collection. Watch today's Fab Flash to see it all! On Allison McNamara: H&M blouse.
There's nothing quite like a "secret garden party" to break up the slew of runways and presentations during fashion week. That's exactly what Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet created yesterday with her party meets presentation, complete with floral-wrapped trellises, birdcages — and the cute Spring clothes to go with it. The collection was a mix of two eras, showing '60s-inspired vibrant floral print palazzo pants, bold striped flared trousers, draped jumpsuits, and a sweet array of mod dresses. Meanwhile, pretty sequined dresses — we especially loved the black and white striped rendition — nodded to Bendet's signature '40s flair. Now just who do we predict is expected to wear this collection? With celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, LeAnn Rimes, Eva Amurri, and beautiful singer Corinne Bailey Rae in full attendance, we have no doubt some these pieces will be swooped up soon. Check out more details from Alice + Olivia's sweet botanical-themed soiree below.
