In a sea of millennial pink, how do you stand out? Some might say: in yellow. Gen Z yellow, that is. From Carolina Herrera to Christian Siriano, pops of the zesty hue have appeared this season in various styles and palettes across the board. Leave it to NYFW newcomer Neubyrne to hop on this trend with … Continue reading Spring/Summer 2018 Makes an Argument for Gen Z Yellow
Gone Guerrilla: New York Fashion Week Takes a Disruptive Turn
New York Fashion Week has taken to the streets—and not just with killer street style. If you were lucky enough to be in lower Manhattan last Saturday night (or unlucky enough, depending on your opinion of the fashion set) then you might have seen the traffic-stopping spectacle that was #WangFest. Interestingly enough, Mr. Wang first … Continue reading Gone Guerrilla: New York Fashion Week Takes a Disruptive Turn
Irina Vitjaz Fall 2017
Benefitting from her wild success following last season’s show, Irina Vitjaz presented a new collection that certainly did not disappoint. Nor did it hold back—Vitjaz’s latest effort put two feet forward with gown after fantasy gown in a candied assortment of colors and slick lamés. The dizzying collection, pumped up on estrogen, reveled in the … Continue reading Irina Vitjaz Fall 2017
A Détacher Fall 2017
The latest pieces from designer Mona Kowalska had an Agatha-Christie-meets-The-Parent-Trap feel: somewhat mysterious, with a hint of Victorian England that’s both vintage and youthful at the same time. At the heart of the collection was a rotating mix of tartan pieces and statement suits. Shapes were conservative—but that did not prevent the overall thrust from … Continue reading A Détacher Fall 2017
Irina Vitjaz Spring 2017
For Irina Vitjaz’s first New York Fashion Week appearance, the designer debuted her “Pure Couture” line. The collection wove together gowns that were in turn fresh and mature, romantic and stately, wispy and structured—while coherence was maintained in a calm palette evoking Monet’s waterlilies. The '40s hair, styled by Christo Fifth Avenue, and birdcage veils lent a … Continue reading Irina Vitjaz Spring 2017
Verdad Spring 2017
The eponymous collection by Louis Verdad plays on that idea of truth, of authenticity, says a spokesperson for the collection. It is largely a celebration of denim, a material the designer believes can (and should) transcend casual wear and the quotidian 502 jeans. Visible in the highly structured, “editorial” pieces of the collection is Verdad’s … Continue reading Verdad Spring 2017
Ethical Fashion: The Quick and Dirty
I talked with several of our readers over the weekend regarding the Ethical Fashion article we published a few months back. They spoke about wanting to commit to more ethically conscious shopping habits but didn’t know where to start. So I’ve decided to compile a few easy tips to remember the next time you purchase new frocks … Continue reading Ethical Fashion: The Quick and Dirty
Ethical Fashion and the Millennial Consumer
On my daily inbox scan the other day, I came across this wonderful article about the ethics of fashion by Lucy Collins, a Parsons professor. Her points reminded me of several discussions I’ve had with friends and colleagues about the role of educated, socially conscious, yet student-loan-burdened twentysomethings within this conversation. It’s easy to advise … Continue reading Ethical Fashion and the Millennial Consumer
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