There's plenty of great clothing coming down the runways right now, but Fashion Week is also the place where some of the coolest, most inventive, and certain most trendsetting manicures first appear. Over the past few days, a ton of new nail shades have graced models' digits, but only a few of them will have the impact to arrive on drugstore shelves come September. From what I've seen so far, here are my picks for the five manicures most likely to become style bywords next season.
>> Karlie Kloss, Jason Wu's usual runway opener, was at his show as usual . . . but this time, she walked second to last — Daphne Groeneveld opened, and Kloss's best friend Jourdan Dunn closed. But that wasn't the only big change Wu made for this season — though known for his use of color, Wu's Fall 2011 collection — "baroque American sportswear," as he called it — is primarily black and white.
Gold was also on the designer's mind, thanks to his inspiration — the restoration of Versailles. He had the models walk on a slippery runway of gilded antique mirrors, some with gold paint in their hair, in gold-dipped stiletto heels. Lace, too, played a major role — a number of models wore structured lace Maison Michel masks, and Wu incorporated more than 15 different types of lace, specially woven in France, into the collection.
It was the end of an intense marathon for Wu — he said backstage that he slept only two hours last night, and hadn't eaten in two days.
Day two down, and so much more to love in the way of Fall fashion. Oscar-worthy gowns from Jason Wu, impeccably chic tailoring from Peter Som, and Rebecca Taylor gives us more color combos to try. The beat goes on in the form of covetable Fall collections, and we're bringing you our faves of the day. Click through for Fab's top 10 — and let me remind you, we're just 48 hours in!
As we near the end of day two of Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, we couldn't help but notice that things really started to heat up on the runway. (And that's a good thing.) From a cool take on a crimped hairstyle to some rather mesmerizing eye makeup techniques, check out our favorite beauty looks from the day that was.
Jason Wu is a master at wowing — season after season, he sends down looks that make us wish we had an indispensable bank account so we could acquire every piece. For Fall '11, Wu continued to supply a luxurious aesthetic: red-carpet-worthy gowns, chic separates, and embellished details that shine. While sultry gowns and sassy short frocks ruled the runway, the designer did also inject pops of menswear via tuxedo blazers and slim pants. What also reigned supreme was lace — it added romance to everything from coats to blouses to gowns to the black half veils some models wore. The dressy message was heard loud and clear.
Diane Kruger stepped out in a lacy N21 dress and Brian Atwood heels for a party celebrating her recent cover of Glamour in NYC last night. She was joined by fashionable friends like designer Jason Wu and J.Crew Creative Director Jenna Lyons for the event, which was held at West Village hot spot Fedora. Diane is front and center on the magazine's March issue, and she shared her thoughts on marriage and style for the interview. Her current focus is on film, though, as she's promoting Unknown while also clearing up rumors that she'll have a part in the upcoming Superman movie.
As a precursor to Spring, Marie Claire gives us a dose of '70s styling inspiration — with the gorgeous Clémence Poésy modeling the looks we'll all want to wear. They've blended the season's best bunch of designs — Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Louis Vuitton — the ones who capitalize on a retro color palette and fit, with a modern mix and match approach to wearing them. So, if you've ever wondered how to make the most of a pair of silky orange track shorts, just click through to see Clémence suit up in the style. Add platforms and a pocket-adorned, white button-down — et voilà! Click through for all the styling lessons, then shop the looks.
>> There's something to be said about the saying "less is more," and Spring's fervor for full skirts has us on board. Designers like Vena Cava, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler showed modest, lady-like hemlines for Spring, and we can't wait to start wearing the trend ourselves. We're especially into Vena Cava's pairing with chunky flatforms and a crop top, left, and Marc by Marc Jacobs's classic approach. Stock up on some full skirts now with our freshly culled picks from Jason Wu, Anthropologie, Carolina Herrera, and Urban Outfitters.
Last night, Camilla Belle walked the red carpet for the LA premiere of From Prada to Nada in a Jason Wu tux, and while you might suspect that a pantsuit would be a pretty covered-up option, there was one area in particular left quite exposed. Opting for a nude-hued, ruffly bra top as an alternative to the more typical, midriff-covering kind, Camilla follows in a line of fashionable faces like Zoe Saldana and Chloë Sevigny who have also opted for the peekaboo bra effect on occasion. It's a bold look, but if anyone could pull it off, it just might be Belle — what do you think?
