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Levi’s Spring 2011 Preview


The good folks at Levi’s have been busy at their new digs on 18 Wooster Street. Home to their well publicized vintage photo workshop (where one can borrow a vintage camera for a day of photos) the vast, airy space has been a hub for a multitude of events. This past Thursday was the Spring 2011 preview which debuted looks from their Water<Less collection. This is denim with a green message. It is made with considerably less water than the usual finishing process, which proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style for the sake of sustainability. The looks were tried and true Americana, cropped denim and bandanas with a kind of Easy Rider 60’s feel. Later in the evening, the models stepped down from the white platforms and the space became a stage for the southern band The Duke Spirit, who played a rousing set of gritty and soulful rock n roll.

– Jeanie Kwak

photo credit: Phillip Angert

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K. Borgella Collection


Kareen Borgella will be turning heads left to right on December 2, 2010 with the debut of her Spring 2011 K.Borgella Collection at the New Art Gallery in Midtown Manhattan. The collection will consist of edgy but contemporary pieces for the modern day fashionista.

The K.Borgella collection represents women who look to make a statement; women who love color, great fabrics, and texture, but ultimately just want to look and feel good in what they are wearing. Kareen describes her line as “feminine pieces coated with charm and character. Just an instinctive aspiration to create beautiful things for the fashionista”. Styles comprise of everything from evening to cocktail dresses to flowy tops and relaxed pants.

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Tracy Reese Spring 2011 Video


Tracy Reese’s Spring 2011 show at Lincoln center during Mercedes-Benz fashion week in New York. Reese delivered bright bohemian hues, modern hippie patterns, stripes and florals. This explosion of color was toned down with sophisticated contemporary silhouettes, neutral tones, and fanciful dresses.
Video By Stevyn Llewellyn

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Luca Luca Fashion Show Video


Luca Luca’s Spring 2011 collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion week was heavy on contrasting colors, textures, and pastels such as baby blue and pink. The Mac Cosmetics were meant to toughen up the eyes, giving the impression of ladylike sophistication and confidence.

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Milly Spring 2011

Spring was in the air for the Milly S/S 2011 Show! Designer Michelle Smith was inspired by the stylish, eccentric Upper East-Side Art Collector Peggy Guggenheim.

Bold geometrics that mixed with feminine florals and tribal elements dominated the runway. The bright color palette consisted of coral, green, orange and yellow.  The line also debuted an accessories collection: Milly Jewelry featured chain rope necklaces, encrusted bracelets and tribal inspired wood and agate necklaces. The Milly Handbag collection consisted of glossy patent, resin tortoise chains, shiny goatskin and tumbled nappa lamb. Featured were belted shift dresses, poppy dresses, striped cardigans, print dresses, print coats, slim pants, printed maxi dresses, tweed coats, cropped jackets mixed with long skirts, full, round skirts paired with slim bodices and fitted sheath dresses that were complemented by statement coats. Bold embellishments punctuated the luxurious look.

Wearing her collection would make any girl feel like a well-traveled, well-heeled socialite on her spring European holiday. The geometric Peggy Guggenheim glasses were a perfect finish touch to end the show.

— Jenny Mar

Photos by Nari Kim