Fabric woven into hair, spray-painted wigs, and '90s grunge: Fashion Week brought out some wild hairstyles. Check out our trend roundup to see some of the most risk-taking — and breathtaking — looks from designers like Betsey Johnson and Thakoon.
>> New York Fashion Week is a little over halfway through, and backstage, we've been nothing short of inspired. Our intrepid photographer has been on location to capture the best of the best moments — including Arizona Muse giving a nonchalant stare before Tommy Hilfiger and a zoomed-in look at Theyskens' Theory's chunky-heeled thigh high boots. Enjoy more eye candy in the slideshow!
Photos: Greg Kessler
There are just a few more days left of Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, and one trend that's been going strong is vivid, richly-hued eye makeup colors. Seen on the runways of Honor, Ruffian, Thakoon, Charlotte Ronson, and Yoana Baraschi, the look has featured powerful palettes of bold coral, intense peach, fiery red, and even a little bright purple-pink. Find out how to try the edgy style now when you read more.
Imagine Marie Antoinette. Now imagine a Maasai warrior. Then mash them up and you have Thakoon Fall 2011. It sounds crazy, but like green juice it's actually really good. He took classic 18th century styles — peplum waists, breakaway jackets, long trains — and gave them a funky, global vibe via batiks, abstract paisley, and plaid prints. Mixing prints is a Thakoon signature, and highlights here included a striped sleeveless peplum jacket over batik cropped pants and a swirly-print cropped jacket over those same stripes, which had been formed into a chic side-draped skirt. Kudos to Thakoon for taking classically old silhouettes and not only injecting them with a new cultural reference, but giving them a sporty update for modern gals. The result was one of the most original and refreshing collections of New York Fashion Week.
We're just about halfway through Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, and we've already noticed a few trends emerging. More on that later, but first, let's see some highlights from day four. From elegant vintage-looking hair and makeup as seen at Lela Rose (pictured here), to bold, geometric shapes and color, be sure to tell us which ones top your list of favorites.
>> The pajama-inspired trend, as seen on Michael Kors, Vena Cava, and Alexander Wang's Spring runway, offers a languid approach to both daytime and nighttime dressing. If you're looking to add a languid touch to your wardrobe, outside of your boudoir, try out these pieces from the designers above, plus more from Walter, Thakoon, ASOS, and Topshop.
Whether it's cutouts, prints, asymmetrical hemlines, or all of the above, I'm craving a funky dress like the ones Emily Deschanel, Chloë Sevigny, and Zoe Saldana are sporting. They're statement making — not your typical cocktail dresses — with subtle cutouts or lacy inserts. Just choose a style with your favorite print, or a strategic cutout that shows off your shoulders, maybe a hint of your back or torso. Part of the sexy is in the unpredictability; it's just about finding the ruffle, print, or brilliant hue that speaks to your style. Any way you dice it, won't you take me to . . . funky town!
