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We kicked off Fashion Week at the BCBG runway show, where we spotted sumptuous fur jackets and vests juxtaposed against silky colorblocked chiffon dresses. Backstage, Max Azria told us about his Fall 2012 collection, when he first fell in love with fashion, and how he's relaxing after all of his shows have wrapped — it's all in today's Fab Flash. On Allison McNamara: Madewell top, Madewell Read more
An architectural aesthetic, specifically Bauhaus style, rules for BCBG's Fall 2012 collection. Structure manifested itself via colorblocking, but it was done on fluid silk chiffon shift dresses, so the effect was a pretty blend of strong forms on flowy silhouettes. The geometric shapes created by bold color combos — black and orange, merlot and blush — were intensified with textural plays Read more
For BCBG Max Azria's 2012 Pre-Fall collection, designers Max and Lubov Azria continued to show off their penchant for asymmetrical hemlines and fluid gowns. Described as, "Slavic soul meets bohemian spirit," the designers created silk chiffon dresses with sheer, pleated, and lace details, encompassing a simultaneously modern, yet feminine spirit. Like last season, handkerchief hemlines and bright Read more
BCBGMAXAZRIA's Fall 2012 collection was a standout for its sleek hair, pretty winged eyeliner, and natural-looking faces. Now, you can see exactly how the BCBG beauty teams created the look. Watch as makeup artist Charlotte Willer and stylist Neil Moodie transform one of the show's models at their test shoot. Hair: Neil Moodie/Bumble & bumble, Makeup: Charlotte Willer/Maybelline New York, Read more
Looking for an easy-to-wear runway trend? Look no further than BCBG Max Azria, whose sleek ponytails and modern eyeliner are as chic as they are simple. Earlier this week, we witnessed the hair and makeup test — that's when the beauty look comes together — and saw the models get prepped before their walk down the runway. Follow along for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to Read more
For Fall 2012, BCBG delivered a vibrant color range via flowy colorblocked dresses, mixed fur jackets, and two-toned trench coats. Known for its very wearable designs, BCBG juxtaposed textures and fabrications for looks that were effortlessly easy and cool. Take a look at the entire runway show now! Read more
The colorful fur trend is showing zero signs of slowing down for Fall '12 — just two days into New York Fashion Week, and we've already spotted the look at BCBG and Peter Som. Although it's not the first time we've seen chromatic fur pieces pop up on the runways — Fendi, Bottega Veneta, and Diane von Furstenberg all showed the trend in past seasons — it definitely seems to have grown legs. Read more
Handbags: we all need them, we all love them — and this past week on the Fall 2012 runways, we were given scores of new ones to drool over. Designers like Michael Kors, Elie Tahari, and BCBG Max Azria played to the season's cozy fur obsession, while Diane von Furstenberg won our hearts with her cheeky, colorful clutches, and Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang introduced styles we have to have. Read more
Theyskens' Theory is known for cool, downtown looks, and the inspiration behind the Fall 2012 collection is unexpected... it's Grandma. Effortless hair floated down the runway thanks to a clever hair trick, and the makeup palette included warm bronze shades, taken from someone Granny might look to for beauty inspiration: the late Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli. On Annie: BCBG; hair by Read more
For the past several seasons, nail art has gone positively wild on the runways, so it was inevitable that we'd see a backlash. Fall 2012 is showing hints of a more subtle route, sending out manicures that are high on gloss but feature faded, sometimes altogether absent color. From BCBG to Richard Chai, there are a lot of new ways to wear next to nothing. Read more
