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1 Yigal Azrouël Fall Fashion Week 2010: What's Fab First Look
Designer Spotlight
3 Designer Spotlight: Riller & Fount
Fab Finding
4 Fab Finds of The Week: Dripping with Draping
Art
5 New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Catherine Malandrino
Shopping
7 March Shopping Madness! Decadent Draping
Neiman Marcus
8 The Donna Dish: "We've Got a Lot on Our Shoulders Right Now"
Yigal Azrouël's 2010 Fall Fashion runway collection was a mix of moods: soft and sexy draping juxtaposed with structured suit leg silhouettes, a muted neutral palette accented by a punch of color, and a play on masculine and feminine forms. According to Azrouël, the hybrid of different garments and fabrics creates new silhouettes and pseudo layers for Fall. Read more
We first introduced Riller & Fount back in '07 when it had just debuted — I think it needs a proper introduction now that it's a full-blown label. The creative forces behind it are LA friends Susie Crippen (cofounder of J Brand) and Marlena Ruiz. The bottom line is: all their pieces translate seamlessly from day to night. The other important thing you should notice is a drape-lovers' mecca. Read more
The Donna Karan wisdom continues. After listening to her and Ken Downing at the Neiman Marcus event in San Francisco, I have a newfound interest in draping and defining luxury. Donna also mentioned Michelle Obama ("Michelle Obama is an icon") and emphasized the importance of jewelry when she spoke of her years collaborating with Robert Lee Morris: "Jewelry is important. Accessories are extremely Read more
Stella McCartney and now Donna Karan — looks like San Francisco is emerging as a fashion center. When I think of Donna Karan, here's what comes to mind: draping, bodysuits, DKNY, womanly, classic, zen. When I met Donna Karan at a recent event at Neiman Marcus in SF, all those thoughts flooded me. But it wasn't overwhelming because Donna calmed me down with a (zen) fashion mantra: "Fashion is Read more
When I feel like channeling my inner goddess, I look for clothes with decadent draping. This ode to Grecian beauty is all about soft textiles wrapped, folded, and pleated into beautiful cuts. Take for example this Elizabeth and James Drape Skirt ($295). The smokey lilac hue and fluid swoop are simultaneously modern yet magical; the thick black banded waist adds sporty chic. Quite the Read more
Need a little Lanvin in your life but can't exactly afford it? This Vintage Grecian Black Cocktail Dress (check listing for measurement details) is your best bet. The draping is flawless and the side slit sexy. Rami from Project Runway would definitely approve. The current bidding price is at $16.50 and the auction ends on Thursday, Feb. 21. Good luck and happy bidding! Read more
Designer du jour, Catherine Malandrino, showed a bold Spring collection - sometimes, a little too bold. While her feminine and chic designs have recently been celeb favorites I'm not sure we'll be seeing some these newbies grace the red carpet. Malandrino attacked the art trend with fervor and sometimes it hit and sometimes it missed. Aside from the venue, the Chelsea Art Museum, being over Read more
Draping n. Technique used by designers to create garments by draping fabric on dress form. A pattern is then cut from the draped segments and made into designer's sample garment. The garment is made of unstitched cloth that is held to the body by means of pins, fibulae, or clasps, sashes or belts, tying, or friction and gravity alone. Many draped garments are one piece. Source Read more
I see several of you aspire to be Greek goddesses. I don't blame you! Who doesn't want to be dripping with draping? Begone days of tight-fitting dresses! These options found by you all are easy, breezy and sexy. They leave a little something to the imagination and blow in the wind creating an ethereal look. I like wearing my draped pieces with exotic bold jewelry - to add to the fantasy. The Fab Read more
With all of this warm weather we're experiencing, there's no better time than the present to be draped in luscious, lightweight knits. Our personal choice? James Perse, of course. Especially when such a wide selection of the designer's Summer collection is going on sale — and a big sale at that. Join PopSugar Shop as they give you early access to James Perse's current sample sale, a full two Read more
