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Mackage Fall 2011

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Mackage Fall 2011 Runway show for Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center.

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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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Toni Francesc Fall 2011


I have a tendency to love frilly and girly clothing, but there is something about Toni Francesc that makes me fantasize about having a grown up office job and going to business dinners with clients. He always manages to evoke an element of nature in his designs while keeping them sophisticated and urban.

In his Fall/Winter 2011 show “Grauda”, Francesc combined clean sharp tailoring with beautifully flowing silk pieces to tell the story of the Phoenix, a bird that is reborn every 500 years through fire. Often used as a symbol of immortality and beauty, the phoenix is the perfect definition of the Toni Francesc woman. Vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow popped against sturdy ash grays and blacks to create a stunning image of a bird rising out of the ashes. The fabrics danced around the models’ bodies like flames. The fiery yet feminine looks were paired with feathery eyelashes and strong red lips, radiating an inner cool, an ease of confidence and grace. I can’t help but be drawn, like a moth to a flame, to this collection

—Nari Kim

Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn and Nari Kim

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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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Andres Sarda Fall 2011 Cibeles Madrid


For Winter 2011, Andres Sarda immersed himself in the imagery of Latin American Culture, the freedom of its colors and the force of its images. Drawing on its folklore, its beliefs and its myths with sensual aesthetics inhabited by flowers, skulls, birds and animal prints that make up a unique environment befitting of magical realism. References were made to l950’s divas like Maria Felix who conquered the cinema of the time beyond Latin American borders. Women of unrepeatable style, known as Las Donas, who, thanks to their strong characters, have become part of the culture’s mythology. The richness of fabrics such as muslin, tulle, organza, and cool wool reflects this sophisticated world. Elements that live naturally side by side with the luxury of the handmade: embroidery, jersey knit or crochet in a tribute to popular craftsmanship. This was a collection of under-garments any woman would love to add to her wardrobe. Wearable, sexy, colorful, imaginative and highly innovative, these pieces shouted “cool!”
— Tziporah Salamon