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Peter Som and Diane von Furstenberg both sent red-carpet-worthy sequin dresses down their Fall runway. The important question is: which one would you like to see on the red carpet? And most importantly, on whom? 2011 New York Fall Fashion Week: Battle of the Sequin Dresses Peter Som's blue dress: It's short-sleeve, and the blue is beautiful. DVF's red dress: If I'm on a red Read more
Leggings, sequin dresses, and Uggs all come to mind for me. What are yours?! Source, Source, and Bauer-Griffin Is There a Trend You Are Absolutely Sick of Right Now? Yes, there is a trend that will not die . . . There are trends that bug, but nothing irritates the life out of me. Luckily enough, I'm at peace with all the current trends! Other — do tell! Read more
Chris Benz described his retro collection, “like a little kid watching your mom getting ready for a holiday party.” For Fall, the designer took a trip to the '50s and '60s with a festive array of sequins, lamé, and floral prints complete with throwback bouffants. Vibrant-hued trousers and cropped jackets were fresh and fun, while voluminous tulle skirts and metallic dresses provided a quirky Read more
Drawing inspiration from Victorian-era scrapbooks and abstract expressionists, Preen's Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi crafted a set of clean, cool silhouettes washed in bold color, florals, and collage-like prints for Fall '12. It's a cool-girl juxtaposition that plays out in this collection — minimalist separates dressed up in textured, overlapping prints and sequins create an almost Read more
Kelly Rowland played to the red-carpet glamour tonight, opting for a silver floral-embellished Alberta Ferretti gown. It's an elegant silhouette that gets dressed up in the details — the intricate sequin beading at the bodice and the sheer neckline add an ultrafeminine feel that Kelly complements with soft curls and a pretty pink pout. To finish, Kelly adds in a few dramatic jewels, like a pair Read more
Derek Lam's runway show today at St. John's center was worth the freezing trek through wind tunnels. For Fall, Lam mixed his ladylike style with a sportif twist melding chic separates with a menswear twist. Pretty ivory floral satin bomber jackets were paired with pencil skirts and finished off with eye-catching cap-toe ankle boots and metallic loafers. Additionally, there were sharp metallic Read more
Color-emboldened graphic prints and architectural evening dresses dotted Lela Rose's ladylike Fall collection. Drawing inspiration from Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the looks ranged from daytime dressing in graphic plaid to evening wear with more obvious nods to the movement of Calatrava's work. The first half of the collection unfolded with a '60-inspired palette; rust, gray, and amber Read more
If there were any Oscar nominees in the house tonight, they're likely putting in their requests for dresses as we speak. Monique Lhuillier's Fall collection was filled with the kind of full-on dramatic glamour the designer's become known for — the kind that would light up any red carpet. This season, Lhuillier hones in on her craft with a dark, sexy tilt. Cutouts, black and red lace, and edgier Read more
True to the Rachel Zoe manifesto, her Fall '12 lineup delivered a unique mix of nostalgic and contemporary-cool pieces. Inspired by the rock 'n' roll glamour of 1960s London — think Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull — the collection boasted all the trademark elements of that oh-so-cool era. Knit minidresses, sequined gowns with updated twists, tailored menswear-inspired suits in jewel-toned Read more
While Theophilus London serenaded the crowd (and Olivia Palermo jammed along to the beat), Minkoff's catwalkers hit the runway boasting an insanely cool crop of Fall looks. Bold in every sense, the collection delivered a confident mix of prints, sequins glamming up easy separates, and no shortage of megawatt color. She succeeds in delivering the "fearless and unfettered" — but it's not without Read more
