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- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
FASHION: Transparency, escapism & old Hollywood Glamour! Fashiontribes dissects the Top 10 most interesting trends from the recent Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week. Time to crack the books! eBeautyDaily thinks Nina Garcia's new book, The Little Black Book of...
- Spring Fashionweek 2008: Top 10 Most Interesting Trends from the New York Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Talented designers function like a canary in the mine: they act as a translator of the collective unconscious. When Marc Jacobs staged his most recent Spring 2008 collection in reverse - opening with his final bow, followed by the final...
- Marc Jacobs Has the the Must-Have Bag for Spring 2008. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & ACCESSORIES BLOG
(photos: Style.com) Running the entire Spring 2008 show in reverse - starting by opening with his final bow, followed by the last look (#56) and then the rest of the run-of-show in descending order - Marc Jacobs presented a Galliano-worthy...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Academy of Art University Graduates Show. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Tara Shannahan, MFA Fashion Design A San Francisco fractured and shattered by the 1906 earthquake compared to today...an era of fading influence contrasted with a modern polished façade inspired Shannahan's all-white showing of draped dresses and flowy pants ensembles in...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: H Fredriksson Does Elegant & Ladylike Without the Stuffy. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: While the wide-legged trouser has made a strong comeback, this collection of elegant, ultra-feminine frocks from H Fredriksson could make a fashionista want to only step out in dresses. A fine artist by training, Helena uses her photography to...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Lacoste Delivers Classic South-of-France Sporty Elegance. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Pelote Basque players in action; a typical Fronton (court) where the game is played (photos: touradour.com) Summary: “This collection is a tribute to the origins of the brand,” explains creative director Christophe Lemaire about this sartorial journey to the Basque...
- FASHIONWeek Spring 2008: Temperley Reinvents the 1930s. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: With jumpsuits, corsetry, bold prints and short hemlines, Temperley updated la mode typical of 1930s French seaside resorts Deauville & Biarritz with new silhouettes, volume, tailoring, and proportion. The mini dresses combined with frills, while layers and sandy colors...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Luca Luca Focuses on Geometric Shapes & Transparent Color Panels. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Inspired by stained glass, Luca Orlandi focused on transparent geometric shapes, prints and color panels, rendered in a palette of soft blush tones, creamy pastels and blue hues in lightweight silk fabrics and linen gauze. The overall feel was...
- Come Enjoy the Fashiontribes Fashionweek Party Thrown with Glam, H&M & Papierdoll with a Fun Video. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
special thanks to sponsors H&M, Glam Media & Franciscan Wines; cute fashionistas ready for their closeup a live jazz band proved a nice way to kick off Fashionweek mingling, networking & partygoing To kick off Spring 2008 Fashionweek, Fashiontribes.com &...
- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
SPRING 2008 FASHIONWEEK: Second City Style hit as many New York Fashion Week Shows to review as we possibly could. Here are the trends for Spring '08...fresh off the runways. Snazzy Snorkel Blue, regal Rococco Red & ultra-feminine Spring Crocus...Fashiontribes...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Betsey Johnson Gives the Prom Queen What She Really Wants: Poufy Dresses. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Cleverly arranging the collection by decade around the theme of what the well dressed Prom Queen would (or should) have worn from the 1950s through the 2000s, the often oversize tulle confections managed to negotiate the line of seeming...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: MaxAzria Spins Silk into Stylish Dip-Dyed Dresses. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Silk and satin fabrics dominated the collection, providing a luminous glow and dreamy silhouette, while dip-dyed and colorblock fabrics added a punch of color to an otherwise subdued color palette. The overall effect? Lightweight & effortless. Color Palette: cream,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Cynthia Rowley Gets Sportif & Sophisticated. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: The show ended with models whizzing by on bicycles, followed by Rowley herself, inspired by an active and healthy lifestyle...whether it be riding your bicycle, playing tennis or going for a stroll. “70s sporty, sport of the leisure class,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Tracy Reese Goes Bright, Cool & Carefree. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Vivid and eye-catching - yet relaxed - pieces bring sunshine and easy living to mind in a collection which offered every hue imaginable: bright oranges, cheery blues, yellows, pinks, lavender/lilac, golden tones and array of graphic prints. Parasols-to-match and...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Gen Art's Emerging Designers at the 13th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion showcased six womenswear designers, all with promising careers ahead of them. (For more on Fresh Faces, CLICK HERE to check out our in-depth post.) Here’s a brief look of what can be seen in...
- New York Fashionweek Gets a 2 Year Reprieve at its Current Famed Venue, NYC's Bryant Park. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photo: fashionwindows.com) IMG Fashion, the producer of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, just announced that an agreement has finally been reached with the city of New York and the Parks Department. Held beneath the iconic white tents, the twice-yearly event is attended...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Akiko Ogawa Translates Greek Sculpture into Similarly Statuesque Fashion. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: When asked what the inspiration was for her spring ’08 collection, Akiko replied, “Greek sculpture, which is very strong.” With platform patent leather sandals and knee-high platform boots accompanying most of the looks, the entire collection appeared very statuesque,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Brazilian Bond Girls Steam Up Gottex. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Gideon Oberson’s Spring 2008 collection Brazilian-Bond Girls portrayed a sexy adventure to exotic locations to destinations such as Brazil, the Greek Isles and Belize.The array of bikinis, one-piece and cut-out suits featured strong, festive colors & cuts, while flowing...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Diane von Furstenberg Sets Sail for Exotic Isles. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Who wouldn't want to visit what the designer identified as the "wilder shores of love" when the dress code includes smartly chic wrap-coatdresses & shorts suits, one-shouldered floral print cocktail frocks, breezy print day dresses, and floor length gowns...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Colorful Day Dresses from Reem Acra Make for a Flirty Forecast. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: For a full-skirted, wasp-waisted girlie girl moment, Acra's frocks in tomato red, intense purple & emerald green charmeuse are perfect. The poofy sleeve popping up on many a runway made an appearance, as did the metallic showstopping gown -...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: At Rosa Cha, Swimsuits Get the High Glamour Touch. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Yes, Brazilians like Amir Slama know for bathing suits, but it was surprisingly the cover-ups that stole the show: eyecatching panels of navy, yellow & aqua layered vertically into a fabulously chic trapeze dress, and a jazzy Art Deco...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2008: Tamara Pogosian, Gina Velasco & Loris Diran. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
far left & middle: Tamara Pogosian; right: Gina Velasco Fall Collections by Tamara Pogosian, Gina Velasco and Loris Diran recently showcased their high-end ready-to- wear couture pieces at the Hotel Roger Williams in NYC. Tamara Pogosian opened the 3-part designer...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Modern Women Rule at BCBG Max Azria. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: BCBGMaxAzria’s Spring 2008 is all about the modern woman, focusing on traditional tailoring and corsetry and illuminating the silhouette with transparent layering. The looks are soft and feminine, and can be worn for day or night. The leather wrap...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Sailor'esque Chic by Venexiana. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Venexiana designer Kati Stern presented a sophisticated and refined mix of navy/cream colored dresses and separates for spring, in modern sailor'esque fashion. Short waisted jackets were paired with cuffed wide leg pants, and draped sleeveless tops were paired with culottes....
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Threeasfour Indie Goddesses Glide Through Life in a Vision of Organza & Grecian Draping. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: All too often, "indie fashion" is a euphemism for bizarre student experiments in the sartorial outer limits rather than interesting and independent design. Forturnatly threeasfour falls into the latter camp - although as CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists, Ange, Adi...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Safari on Over to Tse for a Luxe Out-of-Africa Moment. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Chic olive drab coat dresses, massively slouchy tops layered over loose ankle-length cargo pants & paired with thick-strapped Manolo Blahnik gladiator flats, and the new fave wide leg made for one comfy collection - but in an old money...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Badgley Mischka Travels to the Elegant 1920s French Riviera Where Gowns are the Nightly Dress Code. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Skip the boring mix of day dresses, random bathing suits & "interesting" silhouettes - yes the tulip sounds like a romantic skirt one would want to own until it's rendered in merciless purple silk with exaggerated draping right at...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Alexandre Herchcovitch Walks a Dapper Masculine/Feminine Line. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Predominant red & black numbers along with a quirky interpretation of the classic tuxedo and its evolution into flirty cocktail dresses created a devilishly charming effect - a statement that began as dark androgyny and ended light and feminine....
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Toni Maticevski Mixes Nostalgia With Modern. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: From the opening look, a masculine black pantsuit that flowed around the legs, to the finale - a cream tulle confection with striking ribbon detail - the collection of 39 pieces ranged from delicate dresses in blue, gold, dusty...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Mara Hoffman Grooves on Prints, Bright Hues & Girlie Silhouettes. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Mara Hoffman brings us back to the good ol' days where free love flowed, psychedelia reigned, and colorful graphic prints ruled the fashion scene. The iconic sixties returned in billowy blue and green silk chiffon, jersey drape dresses, and...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Red Carpet Gorgeousness at Form. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The power of group-think rules when its a collective under the leadership of Jerry Tam (previously at Imitation of Christ, Zac Posen & Patrick Robinson) & features luminaries like former Helmut Lang photographer Erik Madigan Heck - whose unique eye...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: Grey Ant Goes Flowy with Cinched Waists. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: courtesty of Second City Style) A stylish collection that takes the label's signature high waist in a new direction with pattern-dyed linens & flowy fabrics cinched abve the waist into striking silhouettes with crescent-shaped bottoms (perfect for junk-in-the-trunk camouflage)....
- Pantone Unveils the Spring 2008 Fashion Color Report. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
To kick off the Spring 08 shows, Pantone - the premier color authority - just released the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2008, featuring fun designer sketches, quotes, headshots, and the top 10 colors for women's fashion for spring '08....
- For Indie Talent on the Rise, Check out the Budweiser Select "Grand" Lineup during Fashionweek. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
talent to keep an eye on: H Fredriksson, Karen Walker, Grey Ant & Mara Hoffman Thanks in part to corporate sponsors, emerging fashion talent can show during Fashionweek proper, and, hopefully, thrive. During the Spring 2008 shows in New York,...
- Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion Showcases Indie Talent to Keep an Eye On. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The 13th Annual Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, presented by BlackBerry and T-Mobile USA, Inc. will launch New York Fashionweek on Wednesday, September 5th with an accessories presentation featuring four designers & a runway show debuting six womenswear...
- Style360 Serves Up A New York Fashionweek Alternative from Sept.9-12. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
After three years of hosting cutting-edge fashion events and experiences, Stylelounge has recently been rebranded as STYLE360. Following a fab launch party hosted by Nikon at Henri Bendel, eight hand-picked fashion designers and one design house will be showcased at...
- Karma is a Good Thing...It's Single-Serving Champagne from Cali & the Fashionweek Bevvy of Choice. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Booze pretty much fuels Fashionweek, and at the Spring 2008 shows in New York, Karma's chic Cali brut-style champers - described as clean, crisp & dry with hints of melon & pear - will debut at STYLE360, the alternative Fashion...
- A Fashiontribes Fashionweek Party with Glam.com, H&M & Papierdoll.net...& You're Invited! Save the Date: Wed.Sept 5th in NYC. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
WHO: Fashiontribes.com & Papierdoll.net - in partnership with Glam.com and H&M - are hosting a Fashionweek kick-off cocktail party & shoe shopping event at Te Casan in Soho. Hot new social networking site Moli.com will be in the house shooting...
- Bali Fashionweek in November...Not that You Needed an Excuse to Visit Beautiful Indonesia. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The seventh annual Bali Fashion Week is scheduled for the third week of November, 2007 in Kuta, Bali. Not only will local design talent be showcased, but an entire program is planned of events, activities and forums geared toward raising...
- A Fashiontribes Fashionweek Party with Glam.com, H&M & Papierdoll.net...& You're Invited! Save the Date: Wed.Sept 5th in NYC. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
WHO: Fashiontribes.com & Papierdoll.net - in partnership with Glam.com and H&M - are hosting a Fashionweek kick-off cocktail party & shoe shopping event at Te Casan in Soho. Hot new social networking site Moli.com will be in the house shooting...
- Home Decor How-To: Interpreting the Top Runway Trends a Casa. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & HOME DECOR BLOG
My latest piece for Dan's Papers (NYC's Hamptons) is up at DansHamptons.com, covering how to take the biggest runway trends and make them work for home decor. The top five fashion trends that make for au-courant crib chic: 1. MENSWEAR-INSPIRED...
- At Eco-Friendly Portland Fashionweek, the Show Production is Now as Sustainable as the Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Eco-chic looks from Nina Sage (top left) & Shawn St. Peter (everything else) Nominated as the “Most Sustainable US City” in 2006 by sustainlane.com and the second-most green city of the world by grist.org, Portland knows for eco. Their 2006...
- Make-a-Wish Makes a Catwalk Dream Come True at the Indashio Fashion Show in NYC this September. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
On Friday, Sept. 7, 22-year-old fashion designer, stylist and entrepreneur Indashio will team up with Commerce Bank and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wishes of two young ladies who have always wanted to model. Seventeen-year-old Ali, who is diagnosed...
- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
FASHION: Coquette loves the bold look of today's flower power fashions. FabSugar puts designer Smart Fitzjerrell - an Arkansas native - in the designer spotlight. Armor, escapism & lots of volume: Fashiontribes reports on the Top 10 trends from Fall...
- Fall 2007 Haute Couture - the Top 10 Trends. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Because the Couture is somewhat less driven by direct financial concerns than is ready-to-wear, designers have more room to play with ideas - making it an insightful barometer of which trends have legs. For fall, there is a definite feel...
- The Bauhaus Continues to Influence Design & Fashion, Especially with Fabulously Graphic Combinations. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(Available at Tecta.de) From 1919 to 1933, this profoundly influential German school of art & architecture existed in Weimar, Dessau & Berlin under the leadership of Walter Gropius, Hannes Meyer, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - & later for...
- Suit Up for an All Access Pass to Fashionweek Miami with AT&T Wireless. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
If you're an AT&T wireless subscriber, you can now access The Daily Front Row to Go directly on your handset with the highlights from last week's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim. The dish includes downloads from designer shows, wallpaper graphics,...
- Catch Hot Hong Kong Fashionweek at iPapier, the New International Fashion Blog of Papierdoll Magazine. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
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- An Ethnic-Chic, Budget-Friendly Summer Ensemble Inspired by Balenciaga. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Balenciaga Fall 2007 For Fall 2007, Nicolas Ghesquiere referenced everything from Eastern European folk costumes to ikat, kimonos, and the ethnic fabrics of Africa, Peru, Mongolia and Bali. The point? Instead of sticking with the safety of an all-black city...
- Whether You're Gothic or a Lolita, there's a Runway Trend For You. The Top 10 Best Fantasy Runway Looks. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Available at Amazon.com. Documenting an eccentric fashion trend started in the mid-90s in Osaka - which later spread to Tokyo & Harajuku - by the fans of Japanese Goth rock bands who began wearing Gothic fashion, the new Gothic &...
- FLIRT-ing with the FASHIONISTA DIARIES-- a Hip New REALITY TV Series About NYFW! LA STORY Hot New Cosmetics + Fashion+ TV Blog
Hang onto your tv time and don't totally blow it off this summer because one of the hottest summer shows will be on SOAP.net with a NEW reality series that marries fashion + cosmetics+ Jane Magazine + New York Fashion...
- Say the name Carolina Herrera
Say the name Carolina Herrera and it conjures up a vision of style and timeless fashion, yet with a sense of vitality and fun. LA Story's Stevie Wilson was able to sit down and chat with both Mrs. Herrera and...
- THe Hottest Party During LAFW? Pinque Cirque at BOULEVARD3 Closes Out LAFW! LA STORY LAFW Insider Party Blog!
Sources say that BOULEVARD3 was THE place to be during LAFW. I mean THE PLACE to be. What was going on at this hot spot? PR extraordinare AVO YERMAGYAN of Gaudy PR hosted what became THE closing event at Boulevard3...
- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
FASHION: Hayden-Harnett is out of the bag and into apparel. Second City Style has the interview with the designer about this super cute new line. If you're still experiencing heavy rain like we are in San Francisco, equip yourself with...
- FASHIONTRIBES 5 MIN. PODCAST: Recent Paris Trade Shows Portend a Flashy, Creative Fall. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
left to right: a look from Brazil's Osklen; Sweden's Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair (photos: WWD) "The Paris shows offer a creative edge you don't see elsewhere," Janet Wong, accessories and ready-to-wear buyer for New York's Atrium, recently told WWD about...
- Score Bargains Galore at Planetlulu.com
GET the BEST shopping deals around at Planet Lulu!! Why? Because there is no car, no getting all dressed up. You can shop in your jammies and get the best deals on name brand denims, clothing, accessories and score major...
- LAFW Kicks Off Early--Courtesy of Max Factor and Social Hollywood -- with Celeb & Designer Filled Evening Benefiting Clothes Off Our Back! LA STORY LAFW Blog!
One of the HOTTEST (and Hautest) tickets in town last week (yes.. that's PRE- LA Fashion Week) was to get into Social Hollywood-- the coolest of the sizzling hot venues where celebs come to wine, dine and hangout. So what...
- KRELwear's New "Little Red in the Hood" Fall/Winter 2007 Collection Showing at Kitten Fashion Week in L.A. on March 16th. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
WHAT: KRELwear (a hot Miami line) WHERE: Kitten Fashion Week, Downtown Los Angeles WHEN: March 16, 6pm - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
FASHION: Aesthetics + Economics breaks down fabric trends for Fall '07. Fashiontribes has the scoop on the Top 10 most interesting trends from Paris Fashionweek. Coquette showcases the cute wares by Susie Ghahremani of Boygirlparty. Second City Style has your...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Most Interesting Trends from the Paris Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
I love Paris in the spring time, in the fall, when it sizzles & when it drizzles; to paraphrase Cole Porter in a completely different context: Paris Fashionweek puts the fun-fun-fun back in fashion again! Interesting presentations, risks in terms...
- Find out What Yohji Yamamoto, Oscar Wilde, a Hilarious Chris Rock Routine & the Victorians have in Common. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Victorian fashions Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2007 Oscar Wilde Chris Rock I've always maintained that fashion holds up a mirror to our inner life, and provides a peek into our collective unconscious. And looking at all the Victorian-inspired volume & ruffles...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Filling the Giant Shoes of Madeleine Vionnet is no Easy Task, but Sophia Kokosalaki Walks the Tightrope with Aplomb. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Designing for a house founded by the "Queen of the Bias Cut" - whose designs are still revered today and are found in lofty musuem collections the world over - takes some major cojones, but these glamorous draped dresses, Poiret-inspired...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Olivier Theyskens Debuts at Nina Ricci, Birthing the Lovechild of a Fragile Waif & an Ethereal Snow Fairy. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
When it's freezing outside but hot wherever you're headed all dressed to the nines, you get ensembles with this type of feel: a fluffy fur tossed over a floaty frock or beefy poncho layered over chiffon. Although hard for the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Alber Elbaz Takes Jeanne Lanvin's Sketches from the 30s to Create Clothes for the Modern Girl at Lanvin. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Trust the always forward-thinking Elbaz to start mining an entirely different decade for inspiration. Instead of the 40s/60s/80s that has the fash pack completely mesmerized at the moment, he went back to the source: sketches by Jeanne Lanvin from the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Marc Jacobs finds Inspiration in Vermeer for his Louis Vuitton Collection. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
You can't really go wrong looking to the great master painters for inspiration or creative direction. This Vermeer-inspired collection was replete with easily wearable, feminine frocks in extremely slim silhouettes, with volume in the form of fuller skirts paired with...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Amidst the Equestrian Chic, Jean Paul Gaultier for Hermes Resurrects the Fab Fashion Muff - to the Delight of Accessory Lovers the World Over. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
When Carrie & the Russian were strolling to his art show in Paris during the final episode of Sex & the City, Carrie sported a giant white muff...and it was insta'love. These highly impractical but completely fab accessories have been...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Belle Epoque Romance with Faux Victorian Innocence from John Galliano. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
While the romantic Belle Epoque- & Paul Poiret-inspired silhouettes and touches like a grown woman clutching a doll imply a certain innocence, the slatternly makeup & hair convey an entirely different, more interesting story behind closed doors. Stripped of the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Peter Dundas Loves to Nightclub & Outfits his Fellow Dancin' Queens with his Collection for Emanuel Ungaro. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Short & sexy puffer jackets from Ungaro? Who would have thought. A Studio 54 ready collection, with particularly lust-inducing pieces like the white Bianca Jagger pantsuit, single-shouldered sparkly mini, and completely luscious white hooded fur. - Lesley Scott (photos: style.com)...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Gorgeous Party Frocks & Dressing Up Gear by Giambattista Valli. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
I imagine this is how many little girls envisioned they looked when they raided mom's closet and makeup vanity to play dress-up. Details like fur trim, high-high heels, and glamorous Swarovski crystal-encrusted funnel necks make it easy to get -...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Welcome to Plaidfest 2007, Brought to You by Chanel. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Plaid seems to evoke strong emotions - either you love it or hate it, but it's nearly impossible to be whatever about plaid. However, pairing a plaid ensemble with matching boots, especially these peek-a-boo buckle-up-the-back boots is a striking touch,...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Sonia Rykiel's Adorable Sweater-Clad Cuties. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
So beloved is Sonia Rykiel by her fans in their cult-like devotion, they've been dubbed the Sisters of Sonia. And these ginormous sweater knits in the season's "it" color, grey, are easy to throw on, stay warm in, and look...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Imaginative Clothing Armor from Alexander McQueen. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Although this collection was apparently inspired by the discovery that one of his ancestors on his mother's side was hanged during the Salem witch trial mania of the late 17th century, the feel seems more queenly; with the dramatic cateye...
- FASHIONTRIBES Fall 2007: Martine Sitbon is back as Rue du Mail & Chic French Girls Celebrate. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
As is the case for many talented designers in the same situation - Jil Sander & Roland Mouret come to mind - Martine Sitbon doesn't own the rights to her own name. (CLICK HERE for our earlier post about Martine...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Gorgeous Grey Layers & Stunning YSL Silhouettes from Maestro Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
From the cozy but feminine layers of knits to the eyecatching dropped armhole (similar to what you would find on a cape), there's not a misstep in sight in this collection. Even the red carpet looks - which typically seem...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: If, Like Haider Ackermann You Want to Escape to Tibet on a Motorcycle, Then Bring the Right Clothes. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Ackermann's semi monastic tunic coats, ponchos with skinny leather leggings, and asymmetrically draped tops are perfect for the fashion novitiate. There's a certain rich-in-an-old-money way elegance to understated but beautifully draped clothes that never look too studied, but always flatter....
- Bond No. 9 Bryant Park Should Help Tide Fashionistas Over Until the Next Fashionweek. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY & FRAGRANCE BLOG
Named for the soon-to-be ex-venue of New York Fashionweek, this contains all the fabulousness of Fashionweek - with none of the interminable waiting for late/later/latest shows to start, the minefield of people you'd rather not run into, and looooooong days...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Somehow Jean Paul Gaultier Figured out What Brigadoon, the Belle Epoque & Arabian Nights Have in Common. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
One of the enduring mysteries of the ages is how designers can find harmonious similarities in seemingly disparate influences. On paper, describing a collection based on ginormous plaids in reds, yellows & greys; feathered hats from the Belle Epoque; black...
- This Season, Ditch the Chardonnay for Some Riesling. A Video Interview about the Wines of Germany. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
"Last year, Riesling was the fastest growing white grape variety in the US market," explains Bruce Schneider of Wines of Germany. "It surpassed both Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio...it's the hot variety of the season!" From acidic & food friendly to...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: John Galliano for Christian Dior Actually Knows What Women Want: Pretty Dresses, Killer Shoes & Sexy Accessories. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Fashion has gotten so grownup & sophisticated that getting dressed up is fun again; however, it's a lot less fun without the tools of the trade: jewels, sexy shoes, and glamourous hats. While many designers chose to forgo adornment for...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Vivienne Westwood Wants You to Wakeup, Cave Girl! FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
By titling her show Wake up, Cave Girl!, Vivienne Westwood is apparently tapping into the same vein of concern as Richard Foreman, whose latest "play" (but more like a non-linear assault on the senses) Wake up Mr. Sleepy! Your Unconscious...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Balenciaga Celebrates the Hourglass Silhouette. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Typically, when you think of the term "hourglass figure" it means a defined waist, and possibly an enhanced shoulder - but never an "enhanced" hip. However, Nicolas Ghesquiere explored this (usually ignored) part of the hourglass, padding the thigh area...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Get Ready For Your 15 Minutes of Fame by Always Being Properly Lit. Viktor & Rolf Show the Way. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
There's something undeniably humorous about this spectacle on the Viktor and Rolf runway. The idea of built-in lighting to highlight the wearer wherever she may end up is no doubt a commentary on the tell-all-blogging-and-YouTube generation; however, it's fun to...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: 80s Power Shoulders Get Some Space Age Style from Martin Margiela. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The puffed up shoulders of your stereotypical 80s "working woman" suit continue to be the (well deserved) butt of jokes, however, the underlying idea is a good one: extending the shoulders makes a woman's silhouette even more feminine, especially when...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Yohji Yamamoto Channels Victoriana, Bedouins & The Wild Ones. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
How a fashion designer takes stock of what's appealing in the ether, and comes up with a collection that combines serious Victorian layers & ruffles, bedouin-inspired hair regalia and 80s punk Doc Martens...and makes it all work is, possibly, the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: If You're a Glamorous Nomadic Yeti, Say hi to Rick Owens. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
For a world steeped in irony instead of mystery, melting icecaps & odd weather rather than the comfort of the time-honored seasons, and the ever-present danger of violence & war, bundling up and taking on life protected in head-to-toe layers...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Pat McGrath Shows How to Get Oscar de la Renta Runway Makeup with Affordable MAX Factor Products. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
Fab makeup genius Pat McGrath takes us behind-the-scenes at one of New York's hot shows, and demonstrates how to get the fall Oscar de la Renta runway look using MAX Factor MAXalicious Glitz and Glaze, MAX Factor MAXeye Shadow Exotics...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Most Interesting Trends from the Milan Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Oh those fabulous Italians, how they do love themselves a lil' glam and glitz. While the main trends of the season were strongly in evidence - fur-fur-fur, oversized silhouettes, bright hues & prints, menswear-inspired pants and dresses, and seasonless dressing...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Missoni Melds 40s Elegance with 70s Sexy & a Dash of Deco. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Missoni is a fash insider label for good reason: every season, Angela Missoni & her crew turn out fab feminine prints that are always on trend, but never cookie cutter. This season is no exception, and the soft prints, interesting...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: A Versace Vision of Crayola Colors and Allure. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Landing more on the demure side of sexy with this collection, Versace's boldly graphic hues & cool accessories - berets, top-handled satchels & peep-toe t-straps - are fun, chic & stylish. The pale grey belted sweatshirt'ish dress is particularly chic....
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Suit Up Like the S&M Mistress You Know You Are, Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
On your knees, slave. What's that? Did I ask you to say anything? Did I? Now shut up already, and behave. - Lesley Scott (photos: style.com) fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Most Interesting Trends from the London Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
London is generally an experimental and interesting fashionweek; there must be something in the water (sorely lacking in NYC) that encourages young designers to do something imaginative. Just as in the New York collections, a strain of seasonless dressing emerged...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Cool Giant Knits & Other Protective Shapes from Daks by Giles Deacon. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
As part of the clothing-as-armor trend sweeping the Fall 2007 runways, these aggressive - but, oddly enough, cozy at the same time - knits, slightly stiff funnels of fabric encircling the neck & shoulders, and headgear reminiscent of solar panels...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Marni Gets a Girl Fashionably Girded Up Ready to Face Whatever. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
After so many seasons of collections styled with statement jewelry, each season progressively larger and more statement'y than the last, Fall 2007 looks to be almost completely jewelry-free - major hats & headgear, yes; jewelry, no. Interestingly more of the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Original Badass Amelia Earhart Gets a Wardrobe Update from Gucci. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
A fabulous trend in fashion is the group of femme fatales exerting major influence over fashion design, in particular Miuccia Prada and Gucci's Frida Giannini. (Go girls!) Her 40s aviatrix clad in stylish shades, flight jacket & sexy knickers -...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Coolest Quilted Over-the-Knee Boots Walk the Runway at Derercuny. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Major kudos to anyone who decides to brave the fashion maestrom, jumping in with a introductory collection that's coherent, has a point of view, and some kickass footwear to, er, boot! (sorry, couldn't help it). That said, some of Mina...
- Put Your Own Fashion Editor Style Lookbook Together at Style.com. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Just like a front row editor, now you can pick & choose your fave looks from all the shows, put them together in lookbooks, and share them with the world. Browse by browse by topic, event, author - and even...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: For Amazing Coats & Shoes there's One Place to Head - Burberry Prorsum. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Just how many coats is too many for one woman's wardrobe? The limits of this dilemma may be seriously tested for many a fashionista this fall with the parade of amazing outerwear at Burberry Prorsum. Whether you want military spiffiness,...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Etro Nails a Loaded, Old Money Look. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Looking good this fall just got that much easier thanks to Etro: wide-legged pant suits in luxurious menswear grey, swingy coats with 3/4 sleeves trimmed in fox, and a clever pairing of a print silk skirt with a snuggly knit...
- So, Fashion is a Matter of Life & Death After All. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Looks from the Life & Death Spring 2007 collection In collaboration with artist Cynthia Tello, Life & Death is the latest line from from Antik Denim creators, Philipe Naouri and Alexandre Caugant. Inspired by the idea that biology is the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: David Wolfe of The Doneger Group Breaks Down the Important Fall Trends. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG Interview
left to right: Marc Jacobs, Bill Blass, Michael Kors "This is one of those seasons that comes along once in a decade when fashion really reinvents itself," notes David Wolfe, Creative Director of The Doneger Group, one of fashion's premier...
- Fash Fellas: How to Get a Suity Spring Look without an Uptight Suity Spring Feel. FASHIONTRIBES MEN'S FASHION BLOG
Giorgio Armani Spring 2007 This season, a suit is the key way to upgrade your wardrobe. Some helpful hints on making it feel fresh rather than fusty are at Fashiontribes Fellow. - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
- South African Fashionweek Just Concluded in Johannesburg. Here are Some Names to Know. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Represent.co.za covers the fashion scene straight from hip & happening Joburg. Here are the labels to keep an eye on: Hip Hop Craig Port Malick & Kobus Dippenaar EXODUS by David Tlale Fundudzi Spero Villioti Stoned Cherrie Philosophy (Jenni Button)...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Constance White Shares the Important Trends from the New York Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG Interview
"It's been a really great season for salable clothes," explains Constance White, Style Director for eBay.com in the Fashiontribes videoblog interview (above). "We've returned to a lot of Americana - a lot of jackets, a lot of skirts and pants,...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Jens Laugesen Navigates the Crossroads of Ladylike Chic with an S&M Bite. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
As both Victorians and modern day proponents of the S&M lifestyle understand, what's hidden is almost more alluring than what's revealed. And a tough chica in leather in shiny leather jodhpurs with matching turtleneck top, hair severely slicked back -...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Oh those Crazy Kids! An Fab Overall Showing from Central Saint Martins. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Seeing what soon-to-be ex-students of the influential Central Saint Martins dream up for their graduation collections is like peering into a fashion crystal ball. Current fashion rockstars like Christopher Kane & Roksanda Ilincic, to Todd Lynn, and even John Galliano...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Giant Snuggly Knits from Giles in Cool Colors & Shapes. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
When life feels like a warzone, suit up, but make sure your armor is comfy. These exaggerated knit hoodies, scarves, mufflers and sweaters by Giles are the next best thing to bringing your blankie with. - Lesley Scott (photos: style.com)...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Giant Shiny Nude'ish Pink Cocoons, Black Ruffle Footwear, and Trailing Ribbons of Spiral Trim - Roksanda Ilincic Rocks London. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Who wouldn't want to walk the earth with a floaty meringue of black tulle encasing each foot? Or ensconced in a glamorous cloud of (original) Balenciaga'esque shimmer? Now that's a fabulous world I want to inhabit. - Lesley Scott (photos:...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: All the Reasons I Heart Gareth Pugh. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
How do I love thee? Who else can send a striped PVC rain poncho down a runway and actually make one think, "wow - I think I need one of those!" Who else makes rows & rows of black flapper...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: NYC Indie Designers Worth Getting Out of Bed For. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Refinery29 recently picked their downtown NYC faves - and we couldn't concur more: fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: London's Fashion East Highlights the Next Ones to Watch. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Shiny, happy folk at Henry Holland. Danielle Scutt's 80s Dynasty extravaganza. Gorgeous knitwear by Louise Goldin. - Lesley Scott (photos: style.com) fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Ladies Who Lunch & Women with Weapons both Take to the Noir Runway. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Highlights: oxford shirts; coats with wide lapels; leather for evening. - via Papierblog fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Snazzy Silhouettes & Dinnerplate-Sized Accoutrements at Topshop. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: If your waist is your fave body part, or you wish it was, the sexy hourglass silhouettes at Topshop are great news. On-trend with the shapely ladylike ensembles on all the major runways, the belts added a touch of...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Do You Duro (Olowu)? You Should! FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Our fave sister site Papierdoll loved this collection for its African inspiration (Olowu is Nigerian born), 70s silhouettes, fabrics, and engaging accessories. - via Papierblog fashiontribes.
- Keep an Eye Out: Lancôme’s Latest Pout-à-Porter Shade, Proenza Pink, is Coming Soon. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG
Inspired by cool surfer girls, Stephen Sprouse and Molly Ringwald, Lancôme's Gucci Westman was backstage at the Proenza Schouler spring show, blending a vivid, yet still pale, pink lipcolor for the models. Gucci combined white stage makeup and bright pink...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Luca Luca Ready to Hit the Slopes in Winter White. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Luca Luca designer Luca Orlandi designed the fall season around winter white, with models looking ready to hit the ski slopes in fashionable goggles and quilted wool jackets. The collection also focuses on looking and feeling luxuriously warm, especially...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Most Interesting Trends from the New York Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
New York isn't known for being the most creative of Fashionweeks; saleable, yes, but often lacking in imagination. However, enough important & trendsetting designers show here, that it's a precursor of what to expect from London, Milan and Paris. This...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Iconic Catherine Deneuve inspires French Speaking Fabulousity at Zang Toi. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: The Zang Toi femme is sexy and showy, and enjoys being female - like the icon that inspired the collection. The Deneuve on the Zang Toi runway, however, enjoys a wider variety of playful prints, colors and...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Streams of Color for Cynthia Rowley’s Fall Collection. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: “My inspiration for this season comes from Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights and layering of color,” explains Cynthia Rowley about her flashed up fall collection of modern girlie glam clothes. The collection is very celestial, offering a...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The Scoop on the Hair Trends for Fall from Ashley Javier for Herbal Essences, Backstage at Isaac Mizrahi. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & BEAUTY BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
"We're trying to manipulate the hair so it looks like five times the actual amount of hair," explains stylist Ashley Javier, who designed the hair for the Isaac Mizrahi Fall 2007 show for Herbal Essences. (For the Fashiontribes backstage interview...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: A Backstage Video Interview with Isaac Mizrahi about his Fall 2007 "Frozen Spring" Collection. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
After his recent Fall 2007 show in New York, we chatted backstage with the maestro - a mere ten days after a brutal car accident."The minute that they determined I didn't need surgery, I confirmed the fittings! I was happy...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Check out a Bunny-Filled Party (and the Odd Carrot) at NYC's Bunny Heaven Fashion Party. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
Najwa Moses of Styleaholics.com & I visited this fun theme party - camera in tow - to capture a hot & happening Fashionweek party in the act. Enjoy! - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Attention Grown-Up Girls of All Ages! Badgley Mischka Has What You Seek. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: In some respects, drop-dead red carpet style is easy - think luxe fabrics, flattering form-fitting shapes & glitz - however, daytime glam...not so much. Somehow, Badgley Mischka nailed it, combining pieces and looks from their Couture, Furs,...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Lyn Devon Delivers a Dose of Modern, Ladylike Chic. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: A somber palette of blacks, inks, shades of gray, and muted cognac showcased high-waisted tweed pants with a skinny, Audrey Hepburn'worthy silhouette, kimono sleeve coats with draped blouson backs, and long body skimming gowns delivered a different...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Origami-Inspired Dresses & a Cool Experiment Showing Your Clothes on the Runway from Mal Sirrah. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: In an interesting experiment in separating an idea from its execution, Mal Sirrah sent out his entire 14 piece collection twice in a row. First, it came out as fitting muslins; these are test garments made from an inexpensive...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Peruvian-Inspired Style at Nicole Miller. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: Nicole Miller splices up the somber tones of fall with decorative jacquard color prints, notably in scarf vests and long dresses. Metal crushed shimmer livens up the runway in the form of crinkle satin dresses and pleated...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Follow the Heatherette Brick Road for Fall. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Heatherette had the crowd dancing in their seats at the Fall 2007 show, with an awesome soundtrack mix by Swizz Beatz. The show was a journey through the Wizard of Oz, with Lydia Hearst as Dorothy and her entourage strutting...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Cocktails in Paris at Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Now that the recent Marc Jacobs collection has put the stamp of approval on hats, expect to see a sea of them come fall. A great place to start: the chic little cocktail hats on the Twelfth Street by...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Gorgeous Grecian Draping from Doo.Ri. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com; rear detail: style.com) Summary: Long a fash insider fave, Doo.Ri packed out the large Promenade venue at New York Fashionweek - with editors, friends, hangers-on, and front row A-listers. From the first black-hued draped trench, through the steely...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: A Video Interview with Mally Roncal backstage at Tracy Reese about Makeup Tips, Tricks & Trends. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
Backstage at the Tracy Reese Fall 2007 show, we caught up with Mally Roncal, who designed the makeup for the show. "For Tracy's show, her theme this season is just beautiful, sexy, and very sophisticated," explains Roncal. "It's not just...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Lacoste in the Countryside with a Dash of Annie Hall. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: The Lacoste show created an image of fall foliage with a leaves-covered runway, serving as the perfect background for a wardrobe suitable for the countryside. Creative director Christopher Lemaire pays homage to Brittany, France, reminiscent of the...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Temperley London Outfits a Pack of Early 20th Century Russian Nobles in Paris. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: Spinning a fantasy involving turn-of-the-century Paris, when Russian nobility, artists & their muses entranced jaded locals with their glamour, wealth & exotic culture, brought to life by Diaghilev's wildly popular Ballet Russes, Temperley created a fun, somewhat...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: For a Chi Chi Fashion Conscious Mistress, it's about Looking Sexy, Not Slutty, and Bill Blass has the Goods. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: Influenced by fellow Indiana boys Norman Norell & Halston, Bill Blass designer Michael Vollbracht (and team) "tweaked" some of the best known looks of each of the three hoosiers to create a fabulously stylish, wearable collection. "Mr....
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: A Backstage Video Interview with Tracy Reese. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
In her backstage interview with Reese, Kim Weling learned that her inspiration for this season came from the home decor arena. "I was inspired by a room that was beautifully done with a deliberate use of strong color," says Reese....
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Vincent Longo Explains the "Dolls on the Moon" Makeup Backstage at Erin Fetherston & Talks Trends for Fall. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
Backstage at any fashion show is always a madhouse (if it isn't, something is drastically amiss), however when celebs are in the house, the madness quotient usually goes to 11. Opening the show was actress Zooey Deschanel singing Dream a...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Thanks to Global Warming, Isaac Mizrahi Maybe Right About Having a Frozen Spring that Time of Year. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: In our backstage video interview with Mizrahi , he noted that the idea of wearing heavy sweaters & layers is almost "sad" given how few legitmately freezing days there actually are. His Frozen Spring collection instead focused...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Robert Verdi Drops by for an Interview with Fashiontribes at the New York Shows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEOBLOG
We talked to Robert Verdi right after the Diane von Furstenberg show in New York, and he shared with us what he looks for in a show: creative expression, wearability, and which celebs might look good in what. "I look...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: An Edvard Munch Inspired Clothing Canvas of Luxe from Carolina Herrera. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: Inspired by Edvard Munch's 1889 portrait of Hans Jaeger, Carolina Herrera sent out the expected gorgous garb for globetrotters. Yummy fox and muskrat, chic Jackie O shades by Base Curve for Carolina Herrera, and ballerina elegant slicked...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Dress Like a Rich & Coddled Jazz Age Starlet in Reem Acra. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: Since there is no smoking permitted pretty much anywhere indoors in New York these days, the models couldn't slouch down the catwal, puffing from long cigarette holders, but these 20s glitterati on the runway well could have....
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Wouri Vice, Alicia Keyes's Stylist, Dishes to Najwa Moses of Styleaholics.com about the Miss Sixty Show. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & VIDEO
Check out hot looks from Miss Sixty for Fall 2007, as well as the word from Woury Vice, courtesy of the one, the only, the fabulous Najwa Moses of Styleaholics.com. - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Be an Innocent Milkmaid...but with an Edge. The Videoblog Scoop from Nars Makeup Backstage at Abaete! FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG
Makeup for Fall is looking lovely and, most importantly, do-able for us mere mortals. Think dewy but non-shiny skin, a flushed cheek below the apple of the cheek, tons of mascara & even some fake eyelashes, and a stained lip,...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Glitzy Flappers & Silver Sequined Glam at Naeem Khan. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Glamour goddesses & red carpet habitues have it easy. Naeem Khan sent look after look of shiny, fringey, embellished glam down the runway, and from there, it's just a matter of choosing the combo # 1 with a side-dish...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Alexandre Herchcovitch Spins a Tale of Bag Ladies & Beekeepers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Thank god for Alexandre Herchcovitch - when you have to double-check your show notes to make sure that "industrial garbage bag tunic with space age shoulders over lumberjack plaid shirt" isn't the result of one too many glasses of...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Hair Trends for Fall from David Cruz for Redken at Abate - Sleek, Chic & Low Maintenance. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG
David Cruz for Redken talks hair trends for fall 2007 backstage at NYC's Abate runway show. Happy hair news for anyone time-pressed in the morning (so that pretty much means all of us): According to David Cruz who has been...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: The "Lovehawk" Season at Sass & Bide Combines Jaunty Metallic Harem Luxe with a Dash of Frenchgirl Chic. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: The lovehawk season apparently embodies "luxury through vintage embellishment & free silhouettes aesthetically crafted around the artistic expression of reptition and reflection." Translation: adorable, downtown girl dresses with tons of shine - metallic fabric, metallic embroidery, paillettes...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Muted, Draped Elegance from Atil Kotuglu. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: When cobalt blue is in the house, you know the 80s are lurking somewhere nearby. However, following a few Mugler moments which opened the show - aforementioned cobalt blue leather motorcycle jacket with black pencil skirt; cobalt leather pencil...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Cool Country Club Slackers at Alice Roi. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Summary: Bold plaids, peacoats, schoolgirl-proper buttonfront dresses, and cuffed charcoal wool pants may be staples right out of the Preppy Handbook, but after the Alice Ritter treatment, they acquire some downtown cred. A Prince of Wales plaid skirt with asymmetrical...
- FASHIONWEEK FAll 2007: The Baby Phat Lady Maybe a Bit of a Tramp, but She's Not Cheap. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: nymag.com) Summary: If unabashed glitz is what you're after, BabyPhat never disappoints. Now, however, it's possible to be full-on sexy even in menswear fabrics & suits. This collection is all about glam for day, evening, night, and all occasions...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Re-live the Fashionably Late 70s/Early 80s with Grey Ant. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(Photos: NYMag.com) Summary: High waisted tapering jeans & a cascade of crimped hair - sprouting from a single ponytail worn high & to one side - makes a fashionista want to don her dancing shoes and head for the disco...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Akiko Ogawa's Glamourous East Meets West. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: Berman Fenelus for Papierdoll.net) If you are a real rebel, someone who has the gumption to put yourself out there, and not just because its “in” to be unconventional, you wouldn’t reach for Alexander McQueen, Luella Bartley or L.A.M.B.—they...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Morphine Generation Rocks it With Joy Division & Suitably Sleek Rocker Gear. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Morphine Generation Rocks it With Joy Division & Suitably Sleek Rocker Gear. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST MP3 File Summary: If Joy Division is blaring, you could send models out in industrial garbage bags and they would...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Celebs Walk the Red Dress Runway to Help Fight Heart Disease at the Red Dress Collection 2007. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
(Rachael Ray's Donna Karan gown; Kim Cattrall in Carolina Herrera) (Angela Bassett in Carmen Marc Valvo; Betsey Johnson in Betsey Johnson) FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Celebs Walk the Red Dress Runway to Help Fight Heart Disease at the Red Dress Collection...
- FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Inspired by Icebergs, Linda Loudermilk's Brand of Eco-Chic is Rock Star Ready. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
FASHIONWEEK Fall 2007: Inspired by Icebergs, Linda Loudermilk's Brand of Eco-Chic is Rock Star Ready. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION PODCAST MP3 File Summary: Calling them the "rock stars of nature", Loudermilk's interpretation of Arctic iceberg chic involved a stark palette of winter...
- Targeting the BEST Of GO International-- Proenza Schouler for TARGET!!
Check out one of the hottest and most affordable collections available during NYFW! Proenza Schouler for Go International for Target! This collection sizzles with style and flirtiness. Check out the LA STORY BLOG for all the deets on styles, prices...
- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
FASHION: Coquette follows Kate Moss as she moves from skinny to wide-leg jeans. New trend alert from our favorite fashionista? 30 is the new 20; how to rock a nude dress & celebs who abuse their right to bling. [BlogHer]...
- That 80s Staple, the Dark Power Suit, is Back - but with an Exaggerated Feminine Twist on the Spring 2007 Couture Runways. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The 80s power suit was most famously immortalized in Working Girl - in all it's floppy bow & giant-shouldered glory. With the 80s trend in fashion showing no immediate signs of running its course, it's not surprising that the power...
- Come Fashionweek, Fashionistas Will Have a Fab New Scent from Bond No. 9 to Capture the Frenzy: Bryant Park. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY & PERFUME BLOG
A mere block from New York's Times Square, the twice-yearly ritual of the international fashion set soon kicks off in Bryant Park: Fashionweek! A veritable village of chandelier-lit mega-tents sprouts up with a frenetic style arena equipped with shrubbery, flower...
- Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
FASHION: FabSugar gets red carpet access at the Golden Globes! Air kisses, fabulousness...& hard work. Fashiontribes gets the straight scoop on the fashion biz in a podcast inteview with 24 Seven, the industry's premiere search firm. Ever wondered how to...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Colorful Rompers and Balloon Sleeve Babydolls for Big Girls at Stella McCartney. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Colorful Rompers and Balloon Sleeve Babydolls for Big Girls at Stella McCartney. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Hey, Miss Thing in your swingy frock!...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: In Breeches, Oversized Cuffs & a Monocle (!), Yohji Yamamoto's Dandy is a Sexually Ambiguous Glamazon. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: In Breeches, Oversized Cuffs & a Monocle (!), Yohji Yamamoto's Dandy is a Sexually Ambiguous Glamazon. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Despite the stripped...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Darling, I've Packed my Hermes & am Off on to St. Tropez or Somewhere Equally Cabana Chic. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Darling, I've Packed my Hermes & am Off on to St. Tropez or Somewhere Equally Cabana Chic. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: On the...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Smartypants! In Vintage-inspired Glasses and Stylish Basics, the Miu Miu Girl Will Sail Through Spring in Style. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Smartypants! In Vintage-inspired Glasses and Stylish Basics, the Miu Miu Girl Will Sail Through Spring in Style. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Taking classic...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Girlie Girls Wear Flounces, Flowers in their Hair, & Sport Fake Looking, but Real, Louis Vuitton Chinatown Totebags. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Girlie Girls Wear Flounces, Flowers in their Hair, & Sport Fake Looking, but Real, Louis Vuitton Chinatown Totebags. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: In...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: X-treme Eyebrows, Metal Covered Lips, Hats & Scarves Fashioned from the Hair on Your Head...Ah Yes, it Must be John Galliano. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: X-treme Eyebrows, Metal Covered Lips, Hats & Scarves Fashioned from the Hair on Your Head...Ah Yes, it Must be John Galliano. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source MP3 File (Abaete for Payless)...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: High Intensity Hard Glamour from Alber Elbaz at Lanvin. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: High Intensity Hard Glamour from Alber Elbaz at Lanvin. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Today's Studio 54 diva will have no problems finding anything...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: What's Black & White & Gold All Over? Chanel, Chanel, Chanel. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: What's Black & White & Gold All Over? Chanel, Chanel, Chanel. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Karl Lagerfeld has his effete finger firmly on...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Modern Ladies Who Lunch, Opera & Lead the Good Life Will Wanna Pay Andrew Gn a Visit. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Modern Ladies Who Lunch, Opera & Lead the Good Life Will Wanna Pay Andrew Gn a Visit. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Should lots...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Fly Me to the Moon, Viktor & Rolf, and Let Me Play Amongst the Stars. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source.
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Fly Me to the Moon, Viktor & Rolf, and Let Me Play Amongst the Stars. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source. - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: Ah, those were the...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: It's Alexander McQueen's Party & He'll Reference Any Period of Costume History That He Wants To. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & POCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: It's Alexander McQueen's Party & He'll Reference Any Period of Costume History That He Wants To. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & POCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: A dapper, over-the-top...
- Win Fashionweek Swag, Even if You Weren't in Attendance! Bagtrends.com is Giving Away a Press Bag, Books, Beauty Products, and Even Throwing in a 20% Discount towards any Purchase on their Site. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
In additon to the official Olympus Fashionweek press bag & its contents, the bagistas at Bagtrends.com are throwing in additional items they picked up from the various shows. So what's in the bag? makeup & beauty products from Bobbi Brown,...
- FASHIONWEEK Blogging Spring 2007: What the Bloggers are Saying. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
What the fashion, beauty & lifestyle bloggers, and online publishers had to say about New York Fashionweek for Spring 2007: TRENDSPOTTING: Tibi (photo: NYMag.com) Spring trend roundup & the top five trends. (Omiru) Baby got back (good news if you...
- You Like Me...You Really, Really Like Me! Fashiontribes Listed as a Fave Fashionweek Blog by New York Magazine! FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The fabulous New York Magazine listed yours truly as one of their fave fashion blogs! We majorly heart New York Mag & completely appreciate the shout it! Check it out at NYMag.com. - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
- More Thoughts on NYC Fashionweek for Spring 2007: Blogger New York Cydney wonders Why Attend At All if it's Such a Chore? FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(The Devil Wears Prada - photo from Neat.blogg.se) You know the type: world weary & just plain over it all...especially at Fashionweek. And New York Cydney has had about enough. She notes: "I just don't understand people who complain out...
- Some Thoughts on Blogger Behavior at NYC Fashionweek Spring 2007. Ambushing Anna Wintour with for an Impromptu Interview: Unorthodox Yes, But a Black Eye to the Reputation of Serious Fashion Writers Who Blog. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
In a recent NYC Fashionweek piece on MSNC entitled Crashing the Celebrity Catwalk Party: Getting Access to the Famous is Easty, but Finding Something to Say..., Paige Ferrari writes that: "blogger Julie Frederickson shoved a home video camera and microphone...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Another Showstopper Collection from Chado Ralph Rucci, Rendered in Luscious Hues of Bittersweet Chocolate, Pecan & Tomato with a Couture-Worthy Finale. FASHIONTRIBES & FASHION BLOG
Summary: Chado Ralph Rucci is one of the true highlights of Fashionweek. There’s a reason he previously showed at the Paris Couture – his impeccably constructed garments are just as beautiful on the inside, and the silhouettes are completely modern,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Howdy, Pardner! Diamonds & Denim at Manuel Prove that Jeans Belong on the Catwalk & the Red Carpet. (Shoes & Shirt Optional.) FASHIONTRIBES & FASHION BLOG
(photos: Coutorture Media) Summary: How to stand out at Fashionweek: Take over the main tent (the largest runway show venue of the three at Bryant Park), crank up the rock ‘n roll, and send out artfully ripped & embellished denim...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Vivienne Tam’s Visions of Spring Involve Sweet Florals & Unusual Color Combinations. FASHIONTRIBES & FASHION BLOG
(photos: NYMag.com) Summary: The popular ¾ cropped sleeve that is fitted to just above the elbow & then gracefully widens out into a ruffe – which I’ve dubbed the “Marie Antoinette” sleeve” – was in evidence, as well as lace,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Paging Modern Day Marilyns! A Sweet & Sexy Dress Fest at Lisa Thon. FASHIONTRIBES & FASHION BLOG
Summary: The bag waist is baaaack! A fun shape from the 80s, Lisa Thon showed it in innovative ways such as a sugar pink satin shirtdress – or what appeared to a be a shirtdress at first glance, and then...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Sexy Time Traveling Beehive-Coiffed Space Aliens Drop in on the Jay McCarroll Show & Party Down the Runway. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Sexy Time Traveling Beehive-Coiffed Space Aliens Drop in on the Jay McCarroll Show & Party Down the Runway. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) (photos: NewYorkMetro.com)...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Pretty as a Picture at Jason Wu. FASHIONTRIBES & FASHION BLOG
Summary: Well-crafted, classically gorgeous frocks were the highlight here, along with feminine pencil skirt silhouettes, full skirts, and even a teensy bolero Color Palette: white, black, taupe, shimmery nude, seafoam blue, midnight blue Textures & Details: drapey silks; nude silk...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: For Lounging on the Lawn or Getting Decked out for an Extremely Decadent Picnic, Vena Cava is Where it’s At. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: For Lounging on the Lawn or Getting Decked out for an Extremely Decadent Picnic, Vena Cava is Where it’s At. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: Girlawhirl) Summary: Three delightfully louche...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Bright Hues Along with Flattering Lines Dominate at Abaete. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Bright Hues Along with Flattering Lines Dominate at Abaete. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (photos: NYMag.com) Summary: Abaete showed markedly brighter palette than many other New...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: It’s My Cherry Blossom Garden Party & I’ll Wear Michon Schur if I Wanna. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: NYMag.com) Summary: Visions of spring blossoms & the great – but civilized – outdoors have a way of bringing on the desire to throw soirees involving mint juleps, champagne cocktails, and frou frou petit fours. Which means no denim...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Snazzy “Sportswear” from Badgley Mischka Proves Just as Glamourous as their Signature Red Carpet Gowns. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Snazzy “Sportswear” from Badgley Mischka Proves Just as Glamourous as their Signature Red Carpet Gowns. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: Coutorture Media) Summary: Yes, Badgley Mischka are no-brainers when it comes...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Ladylike Day Dresses Trimmed in Fur from J. Mendel. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Ladylike Day Dresses Trimmed in Fur from J. Mendel. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Muted tones of soft metallic rose gold, greenish-brown, lavender, slate grey, heathered mauve & buttercup...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Schoolgirls & Alice Ritter are Both Mad for Plaid. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: There were enough plaid pinafores with poufy sleeve blouses, oversized buttons, windowpane checks, polka dots, pleated skirts and socks with Mary Janes to make a pupil of any age proud. A muted but colorful palette kept the...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Argh! Talk - & Dress – like a Fashion Pirate. Anna Sui…Argh. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG
(photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: While the usual print babydoll dresses there, the mood & palette were toned down. Straw Napoleon’esque hats were paired with silvery black & white prints, along with navy, navy & white, and a striking black & white...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Carmen Marc Valvo Gives Great Goddess Gowns. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG
(photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: A stunning oversized black patent leather flower the diameter of a dinner plate atop clutches & belts was truly fun & glamorous, as were the procession of shimmery brocade frocks, black lace layered over gold, ivory lace...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Carlos Miele Gets Casual & Resort-Ready. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG
(photos from NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: A surprisingly low key collection from the exuberant Brazilian, the show opened with the usual vibe of brightly colored dresses & lined coats – in this case, scarlet with leopard – which then gave way to...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: For Understated Elegance, Pay Richard Chai a Visit. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST
POCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: For Understated Elegance, Pay Richard Chai a Visit. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Chai sent out a small, focused collection of demure walking shorts, peter pan blouses, sundresses, coats...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Timelessly Chic Black & Khaki Clad Femme Fatales Stalk & Slay the Michael Kors Runway. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Timelessly Chic Black & Khaki Clad Femme Fatales Stalk & Slay the Michael Kors Runway. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File Summary: A large but focused collection. The palette was limited - black,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Cool as a Chic Cucumber in Subtle Shades & Understated Shapes at Peter Som. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Cool as a Chic Cucumber in Subtle Shades & Understated Shapes at Peter Som. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Som is beloved by fashion editors & socialites for his...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Ah, Vacation! Camp Out on a Remote Desert Island with Heatherette’s Sexy Ragamuffins. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG
(photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Heatherette is always a Fashionweek happening. They pack the main venue, and a feverish level of excitement pervades the crowd. Legions of drag queens are always in attendance – woe to anyone who attempts to watch the...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: A French Formula for Being Fashion’y = Chic Black with Lime & Green Accents a la Nanette Lepore. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG
Summary: French filles seem to enter the world equipped with a style gene, which includes a knack for knowing how to flirt, rock 4” stilettos all day, and, most perplexing, tie scarves. For the non-French, Lepore offered up chic black...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Ooh, La-Lita! Betsey Johnson Dispatches her Usual Girl Gang of Flirty Femmes, Beribboned China Dolls, and Even a Sexy, Black Clad Temptress or Two. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Ooh, La-Lita! Betsey Johnson Dispatches her Usual Girl Gang of Flirty Femmes, Beribboned China Dolls, and Even a Sexy, Black Clad Temptress or Two. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary:...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Pop Art & Patent Leather Cut a Groovy Figure at Malo. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Pop Art & Patent Leather Cut a Groovy Figure at Malo. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File Summary: Long, loose tresses parted in the middle and patent-coated cotton with a mirror-like shine...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Glide Through Galas, Luncheons & Red Carpet Fabulousness in Bill Blass. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Glide Through Galas, Luncheons & Red Carpet Fabulousness in Bill Blass. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (Abaete for Payless) Summary: The celeb & star-riddled Bill Blass...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Our Man in Panama – a Panama Hat, That is, and Slouchy Menswear Elegance at Chaiken. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Our Man in Panama – a Panama Hat, That is, and Slouchy Menswear Elegance at Chaiken. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: A dashing straw trilby pretty much guarantees...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Calling Elegant Red Carpet Goddesses, Monique Lhuillier is Old World Glamour Central. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Calling Elegant Red Carpet Goddesses, Monique Lhuillier is Old World Glamour Central. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Dark outside and a sea of black dresses inside can make...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: What Does a Disco Queen Wear After She Leaves Studio 54? Swingy Frocks & Military Chic by Tibi. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: What Does a Disco Queen Wear After She Leaves Studio 54? Swingy Frocks & Military Chic by Tibi. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: When you’re known for bright,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Why is Nicky Hilton Sporting Sunglasses Indoors at the Diane von Furstenberg Show? Sadly, we Have to Resurrect our Twice Yearly Fool in the Front Row Column. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(photo: Bagtrends.com) I work in this business & I've yet to hear a reasonable explanation for the front row wearing of shades inside a dark, artificially lit tent. - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Looking Effortlessly Chic at Max Azria Involves Loose & Swingy Dresses, & Not Looking Fussy or Overdone. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG & PODCAST
(photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Spring is a vision of dresses, with loosely slouchy oversized tunics, shirtdresses, and floor-length gowns. With muted blocky prints and an equally muted color palette, Max Azria’s chic fashionista will certainly be comfy & unencumbered. Color Palette:...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Tie-dye ombre Gets the Ladylike Treatment at Pamella Roland . FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
Summary: Dip-dyed chiffon never looked so upmarket, atop full skirts, ruched into strapless bodices, and rendered as an ombre design on a tea dress. A slick grey menswear three-piece pant suit met its girlie match in the form of a...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007 Blogosphere Roundup Day 3: Diane von Furstenberg, Gustavo Arango, Tracy Reese, Sari Gueron, Anand Jon. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
What the bloggers are saying thus far about the various shows for Fashionweek Spring 2007 Day 3: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG A surprising explosion of colors & prints - hot pink, black, yellow, python snake - and shift dresses over leggings,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: For Luncheons, Charity Benefits & Other Chi Chi Activities, Oscar de la Renta is Your Go-To Guy. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: For Luncheons, Charity Benefits & Other Chi Chi Activities, Oscar de la Renta is Your Go-To Guy. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (photos: Coutorture Media) Summary:...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Dresses, Dresses, Dresses & More Cute Dresses at Cynthia Steffe. And Did We Mention Dresses? FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Dresses, Dresses, Dresses & More Cute Dresses at Cynthia Steffe. And Did We Mention Dresses? FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NewYorkMetro.com) Summary: Known for her urban chic, wearable frocks, Steffe...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Please RSVP! Carolina Herrera Has the Perfect Ensemble for the Out of Africa Party. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Please RSVP! Carolina Herrera Has the Perfect Ensemble for the Out of Africa Party. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (photos: Coutorture Media) Summary: Romantic & impeccably...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Print Wrap Dresses Naturally Rule the Day at Diane von Furstenberg. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Print Wrap Dresses Naturally Rule the Day at Diane von Furstenberg. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (photos: Coutorture Media) Summary: There’s a reason DVF is the...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: A Gentle Seabreeze Blows with Elegantly Slouchy Beach Chic at Sari Gueron FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: A Gentle Seabreeze Blows with Elegantly Slouchy Beach Chic at Sari Gueron FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: Coutorture Media) Summary: In the midst of a hectic fashionweek, any designer that...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: A Sweet Tango of a Collection From Tracy Reese. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
POCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: A Sweet Tango of a Collection From Tracy Reese. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source - MP3 File (photos: NYMag.com) Summary: Against a backdrop of a gorgeous Parisian iron wrought...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Gustavo Arango Costumes the Life I Want to Lead Full of Party Dresses & Red Carpet Gowns. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Gustavo Arango Costumes the Life I Want to Lead Full of Party Dresses & Red Carpet Gowns. FASHIONTRIBES & GIRLAWHIRL FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File Summary: The classic Arango customer got what she’s come...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007 Blogosphere Roundup Days 1 & 2: BCBG, Gottex, Fiandaca, Mara Hoffman, Rag & Bone, Academy of Art, Kotuglu, Herchcovitch, Sabayashi. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
What the bloggers are saying thus far about the various shows for Fashionweek Spring 2007 Days 1 & 2: FIANDACA Parisian tunes with a cowgirl vibe and lots of fringe - Bagtrends.com Ladies who lunch & like bling - Fashiontribes...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Nautical Gone Nuts…& Tribal, Too. Alexandre Herchcovitch Heeds the Call of the Sea & the Tribal Drums. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
POCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Nautical Gone Nuts…& Tribal, Too. Alexandre Herchcovitch Heeds the Call of the Sea & the Tribal Drums. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NYMag.com) Summary: Bright primary colors jumped away from many of...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner? At Atil Kutoglu, Appropriate Attire is a 70s Filmy Caftan. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner? At Atil Kutoglu, Appropriate Attire is a 70s Filmy Caftan. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: NYMag.com) Summary: Floor length chiffon creation after the next flooded the Kutoglu...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Sabayashi’s Babydoll Babes and Lusty Ladies. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Sabayashi’s Babydoll Babes and Lusty Ladies. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File Summary: Mixed fabrics never looked so far from the craftsy, loving-hands-at-home look that can derail a collection quickly. Sabayashi’s colorful, interesting mixes of...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: The Fashion Future Looks Promising at the Academy of Art University Show. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: The Fashion Future Looks Promising at the Academy of Art University Show. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File #1 Laurie Browne who was inspired by the exaggerated proportions of Egon Schiele & Balenciaga, collaborated...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: At Mara Hoffman, Auntie Mame Rocks the House with a Fab Touch of 70s High Glam. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: At Mara Hoffman, Auntie Mame Rocks the House with a Fab Touch of 70s High Glam. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: Coutorture Media) Summary: Starting with a tight black jersey frock with...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Poolside Pin-Up Girl Glamour from Gottex. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Poolside Pin-Up Girl Glamour from Gottex. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: Randy Brooke/Coutorture Media) Summary: Black straw sombreros & black floral print swimwear added a peppy, if deceiving, vibe to the Gottex...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Fiandaca’s Ladies Who Lunch & Like Bling. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Fiandaca’s Ladies Who Lunch & Like Bling. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File Summary: Starting with a bright, white straw hat reminiscent of what an old time rodeo queen or baton-twirling majorette might sport,...
- FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Great Gatsy Boudoir Chic at BCBG. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST Sponsored by Payless Shoe Source
PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE SPONSORED PODCAST: FASHIONWEEK Spring 2007: Great Gatsy Boudoir Chic at BCBG. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST - MP3 File (photos: Randy Brooke/Coutorture Media) Summary: A slouchy, understated elegance ruled the runway at BGBG with loose, drop-waisted dresses...
