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G-Star Fall 2011


Even before the presentation of G Star Raw’s Fall 2011 show, the crowd was abuzz with front row sightings of celebrities. Mena Suvari, Jared Leto and Yaya DaCosta were all in attendance as well as a gorgeous, denim-clad Rosario Dawson. The specialty denim house, which is known for its military-inspired, utilitarian street style looks turned out a collection of 1920’s inspired capes and structured coats paired with modern, slouchy denim and workmen suspenders. The main focus of the show seemed to be outerwear and some notable pieces were a voluminous winter white parka and a few versions of the classic wool trench. The denim label also used an experimental hand by turning out a denim onesie suit. Strong geometric patterns were spotted looking a lot like hunting gear and interesting details such as knee pads over dark denim and zippered spats over trousers created that nice, layered look that G Star Raw is known for.
—Jeanie Kwak
See the collection below


Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn

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J Mendel Fall 2011


The sleek, dark creations that emerged from the J. Mendel runway were art deco inspired, with bold, crisp patterns. Designer Gilles Mendel presented a wonderfully sensual collection of streamlined gowns that did not skimp on opulence. A bleached silver fox coat was charmingly sedate with charcoal felt wool sleeves. Ditto with the black sheared mink and wool felt. This is a perfect example of how fur can translate into daywear and the contrast/balance feels right: luxury items, when dressed down becomes casually chic. And when you pair it with the menswear trend of relaxed yet structured tailoring, the effect is entirely effortless. One stunner we noticed during the show was a pink embroidered silk mousseline gown, worn with a silk scarf and thigh high mocha suede boots. The sheer romanticism was enough to make any girl swoon. Another great detail was the black tribal embroidery that rested on sheer sleeves. The delicate see-through fabric made the dark beading appear as if it were tattooed against the skin. You would think this added detail would clash with the collection, but it lent an unexpected, rebellious feel to the gowns.
— Jeanie Kwak
Photos and video by Stevyn Llewellyn
Watch the runway finale below.

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Carlos Miele Fall 2011


Aw, the duchess hood. Grace Kelly wore it to accentuate her ethereal beauty in To Catch A Thief and Grace Jones donned the hood to play up her androgynous fierceness. This particular head-wrap seems to be right on point for designer Carlos Miele, who turned out a wonderfully luxe collection for his Fall 2011 collection. Not one to shy away from fur, models came out in beautiful fox capes and vests, worn with silk blouses and rich velvet pajama pants in colors of rose and deep black. A repeating pattern of asian inspired silk eclipse prints were gold stamped on fragile blouses and crimson gowns. Braided detail in bright chartreuse colors provided a nice contrast next to watercolor cerulean dresses. Belts were delicate and understated and cited as antique pieces. A simple cream jumpsuit was tied with a crimson waist belt that felt like a statement on the the power of color and contrast. Perhaps that was the main message behind the designer’s fall collection: the balance between delicate and rich heaviness, the shock of contrasting colors in earthy and electric tones.
— Jeanie Kwak
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn

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Tadashi Shoji Fall 2011

Model Jia Jing in Tadashi Shoji





When a designer looks to the natural world for a point of reference, it’s always interesting to me how they will interpret something so literal– will it manifest itself in an impressionistic manner? Go beyond the natural to something hyper-real? Will it be a point of departure or a held meditation? For Tadashi Shoji, who last year gave us that wonderful backdrop of what looked like threshed wheat against light-as-air gowns, the answer is one of mood, harmony and balance. The Fall 2011 collection proved to us again where his strength lies: the cocktail gown. In deep, vibrant jewel tones and feathered skirts, the dresses offered a rich, avian perspective next to more subdued dark lace. Organza floral detail provided textural interest and silk chiffon floated down the runway in colors such as claret, pebble, sunglow and moss.
—Jeanie Kwak
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn

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Fashion Week Tweets • Tibi

Tibi Photo by Stevyn Llewellyn

Our writer, Jeanie Kwak, tweeting from tibi’s fall 2011 show.