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Mara Hoffman Fall 2012 Runway Recap

mara hoffman fw12 Runway Review: If you lust for prints with edge, Mara Hoffman stayed true to her roots. Mara Hoffman, known for her uniquely rich prints that always manage to not wear the wearer, kept her fans happy with a foray into deep and rich patterns in her fall / winter 2012 "South American Shaman Cowboys" themed collection. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Prints include Tassles, Magic Carpet, Stars, Meteorite, and Kilim with some added layers of intricate beading or leather appliqués. Looking closely, you could see the third eye symbol as a running thread in the collection. >> SHOP: Mara Hoffman at Shopbop There were plenty of long and flowy chiffon silky dresses & tunics worn over pants with breezy cut-out

herve leger fw12 Runway Review: If you want a truly sexy LBD, you have come to the right designer. Sexy. Bondage. Need I say more about the Fall 2012 collection from Herve Leger?! There is not a chance, with all the leather straps, anatomical seaming, and skin-tight dense knits, that a woman can wear one of these slammin' dresses and NOT exude supreme sexiness. No way. This is the most bodycon one can get; besides the perfect fit there are cut-outs, cinched waists, and deep necklines that continue to drive the Herve Leger image of a total babe. The sophistication was amped up by a warm palatte of beiges, chestnut brown, with touches of metallic gold, a punch of red

Charlotte Ronson fw 12 Runway Review: Asymmetrical hems, oversize honeycomb stitches and graphic fair isles are must-haves, along with gotta-get sweaters. The Charlotte Ronson Fall 2012 show had me already yearning for chilly autumn's return when it's yet to be spring! A soft, warm palette painted itself on cozy intarsia and cable sweaters, tightly fit leather, light weight georgette, and thick jacquards. The looks were completed and well-balanced with soft purple eye shadow and pouty geranium lips. Every sweater in this collection is going to be snatched up long before the leaves change color! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The asymmetrical hems, oversize honeycomb stitches and graphic fair isles are must-haves! Pairing those with a pleated sheer georgette skirt, or over a

nicholas k fall 2012 Runway Review: Heritage prairie inspiration with a dose of edge-- and some of the best outerwear around. Fall 2013 from Nicholas K. takes you to the wild west prairie days, roughed up with an ample amount of dark edginess to boot, and a dose of old-school 90's heroin chic played up with goth-ish hair dye. Sometimes a bit frightening! But not too terrifying, because the fabrications were flowy, easily draped on the body, and layered under soft furs and supple leathers which lends a needed soft side to the tough appeal of the overall look. A rich palette of black, heather grey, cool sepia tones, and sandy beige fit the mood. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The washed

Season after season BCBG stays true to it's many signatures with consistent color blocking and banding, fabric manipulation in the form of pleats and folding, luxe, draped fabrics and an array of neutrals punched up with panels of bright color. And while Fall 2012 didn't steer far from that formula, it still had a delightful freshness about it! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The long skirts with sheer pleated panels and horizontal bands of color were major items of the collection. BCBGMaxAzria fw12 The outerwear pieces that mixed leather and pieced in fur are destined to sell out. And I personally would pick up one of the dresses because besides the statement color blocking, they all boasted pockets!! And YOU know

Ann-Sophie Back's latest outing for her secondary, more affordable Back by Ann-Sophie Back line that was recently shown during Stockholm Fashion Week saw the designer jettisoning her more urbane minded monochrome, dark-hued tendencies for something a little lighter. Working with a palette of gray, black & white, she used a shocking electric blue to lift the collection's spirit while adding a vibrant counterpoint to her sporty looks. From romantic off-the-shoulder tops to cut-away jackets to re-worked sweatshirt dressing, there was something for everyone to take away, and from Back, that's an A+ accomplishment as the designer often tends to veer more on the concept heavy rather than the practical. Photos: Back by Ann-Sophie Back

Did you ever have the urge to see what it feels like to be front row at a New York Fashion Week show? Well, you don't even need to be in the industry or pretend to be a VIB (Very Important Blogger), because fashion week is becoming democratic! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week along with YouTube and Maybelline New York will live stream shows from Lincoln Center to fashion fans, industry peeps not able to schlep to the UWS, and surely copycat designers worldwide on Live from the Runway. NYFW is from February 9-16, but starting today, you can watch how-to videos, backstage beauty looks and interviews on the channel. Just think, all this fashion extravaganza without having to listen to an

Day two of our Pre-Fall roundup for 2012 has us continuing to scour the best collections out there to help you update your look immediately -why wait? Didn't you love Day 1 of our Best of Pre-Fall styling tips? >>More: Runway Pictures & Shows Balenciaga- Taking his cue from the illustrated works of celebrated fashion artist Antonia Lopez and 80's era French power dressing from the likes of Mugler & Montana, Nicolas Ghesquiere's latest outing didn't abandon his signature takes on 60's sci-fi, cool street wear and Balenciaga-isms -instead, they were super-charged. While the solid pants in off-colors could be the easiest ideas to lift from the outing, there was plenty of new styling tricks to take advantage of this

It's only the last day of January yet we've had a tad too many shows to share with you over the past weeks... we know. And with that in mind we've condensed Pre-Fall 2012 to two posts of inspirational collections. Pre-Fall 2012, yes it's too much! But look at it this way, we are currently phasing through mid-winter so use these collections to your advantage and work new ideas into your current look to stand-out. >>More: Runway Pictures & Shows No 21- Just a few seasons old, we've been fans of Alessandro Dell'Aqua's new signature label No. 21 since it launched as it remains consistently wearable while retaining the kind of nonchalant sex appeal that fashion has embraced since the begining of the last decade.

Ports 1961 has come a long way since it's humble, arty re-introduction to the high-fashion masses over the past decade and the label's just released new ad campaign featuring a slick Alana Zimmer photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin with art direction by Giovanni Bianco proves just how far they've come when considering their big league competition. Under Giovanni Bianco's watch, the last few collections and campaigns have successfully captured that elusive, urbane minded cool that the label once seemed so intent on courting. Now they've become ones to watch and kudos to Ports 1961 for that remarkable accomplishment. -Naveed Hussain >>More: Spring 2012 Ad Campaigns

Dries Van Noten While it’s true that menswear has only so much room to change each season, there was still a refreshing assortment of new ideas for Fall 2012 -here’s a look at some top trends that caught our eye in Paris. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Turtlenecks- Carven SHOP: MEN'S STYLE GUIDE TO EVERYDAY CHIC While the Carven man has always been a tad on the nerdy side i.e pocket protectors, practical winter-ready turtlenecks made a comeback as an alternative to bulky knits under blazers and shirts alike while framing the face in surprisingly vibrant hues on runways of all kinds. Kenzo Head-to-Toe Color- Raf Simons Color of all sorts has been a big story in womenswear

Louis Vuitton Just in time for the current season’s winter chill comes a bevy of inspirational finds from the best men’s shows from Paris for 2012 to take a cue from when looking for fresh outerwear ideas. Consider Louis Vuitton's plush bomber (above) as a luxurious however bold way to combat the winter chill in a sartorially irreverent manner. Dior Homme Exaggerated volume gave this drab olive cape from Dior Homme a practical play on proportion while making for a smart way to stand out from the crowd. >>More Mens: Fashion Reviews & Runway Highlights Yves Saint Laurent A simple contrasting leather collar elevates YSL's take on the classic military coat to a devilishly handsome and subversively cool level. Acne Paired

GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE Haute Couture Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Spring / Summer 2012 Paris Couture Fashion Week >> More on Giorgio Armani Prive >> More featuring the Armani brand Complete Couture: S/S 2012 MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words... GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVE’ Spring/Summer Collection 2012 METAMORPHOSIS Nature’s gift to itself. An irresistible transformation into something new and surprising, with garments that reveal an unexpected sensuality. Unusual colours like chartreuse yellow, underlying thread that runs through the entire collection, are also used for the tulle lining that replicates every segment, every element of the garment. Swarovski micro crystals light up net jackets, revealing tantalising details of the body, or completely cover jackets, tunics and vests. Spiral cuts wrap around the body like

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