Christian Siriano FW 2012

Christian Siriano’ Fall 2012 collection had an unlikely muse, bats. Christian stated his inspiration came after viewing the 1930’s film “The Vampire Bat”. I would not have connected the correlation of the winged creature and the Siriano collection, but after hearing the direction the connection seemed to make perfect sense. His use of ebony leathers topping off flowing layered gowns seemed to take flight against the runway. The cascading fabrics seemed to elevate the wings of the bats flying in the elusive night sky.

The color palette of noir, wine, platinum and stone flowed effortlessly with each design that hit the runway. Each dress was a showpiece thoughtfully designed to intrigue the night. The silhouettes included mermaid fishtail hemlines with sensational splits offering just enough peek of the leg. The fitted pencil skirts and dresses were vampy in piped leather in geometric patterns. The gothic esthetic was felt in the bourdeux colored lips and slicked hair were paired perfectly to tell The Vampire Bat story. Siriano clearly had the imagination to turn out yet another crowd pleasing collection complete with a standing ovation for the designer.

                                                        images by Frank Rocco

Custo Barcelona Fall 2012 Collection

The Fall 2012 Custo Barcelona collection was entitled “Raw Vision.” The color palette used in the line were signifying elements of nature and life, the black was unity, brown was earth, green was nature, red was love, and white stood for purity. The difference in this Custo Barcelona collection was definitely the defining use of color. Wool looped knitted sweaters dominated the runway in dresses, tops and shawls. Metallic finished fabrics were also heavily used in all elements of the design.

One consistent aspect of the collection was patchwork in blazers and slacks in the menswear line. The entire homme line incorporated fascinating graphic prints, two tone details, and unconventional silhouettes making the men’s suit thoughtful again. The women’s collection seemed reminiscent of the South American Andes, the lush knitwear and knee high open toe fringe boots made me think of snow capped mountains. One stunning ebony metallic finished jacket with an ivory fur collar and cuffs was designed to perfection offering a new approach to chic outerwear. Custo Barcelona offers a distinct perspective on 2012 fall fashion making its mark upon us.

Call of the Wild-S/S 12 Louis Vuttion Homme Collection

Often the boys get overlooked in fashion but the S/S 12 Louis Vuttion collection surely did not dissapoint. Polished and taliored looks reminscent of the movie Out of Africa called for the shoot location for this safari spread.

Glossies Around the Globe- Winter Edition

 Numero Magazine consistly puts out ground breaking editiorials and for December it was no different. Gertrud Hegelund photographed by Sebastian Kim and styled by Charles Varenne team up to make this trip to glossies around the globe...Glowing and gorgeous!

A Day of Model Mayhem with SHAMAYIM Fotographia

Since I have moved to New York I have spent more time trying to settle rather than styling but when the opportunity presented it self to work with a great photographer like SHAMAYIM I jumped at the opportunity. With a roster of over nine agency models from Ford, Next, Trump and a team of over 6 hair and make-up artists the day seemed to be one for the books with non-stop styling and here are some of the behind the scenes and photos released!

Credits-Shamayim-Photographer, Models Eugenia- Muse, Tarah-Next, Rhama, Nilmarie-MCSquared, Thasia-Trump, Tiara-Trump, Hair-Natacha Petit for Petit Petion Hair Salon NY, MUA- Laura Buck, Retouch http://www.zayingroup.com/

http://www.shamayim.net/

Street Style & The Guggenheim

Who says you can't get anything for free...or practically free anyway! Saturday night I ventured out braving two trains and a bit of a walk to take advantage of all the great city of New York has to offer. The Guggenheim Museum held a "Pay What you Wish Night" allowing patrons to view priceless works of art for a donation at your discretion. The line was wrapped around the building but moved fairly quickly and was well worth the 30 minute or so wait. Once inside the iconic building with a spiraling walkway to the sky the street style fashion was just as impressive. Words can say alot but pictures speak volumes so here are a few snaps to bring you into the moment. Enjoy!

Daphne Guinness FIT Exhibition

This has been my first post in a while since I moved to New York, several months ago but none the less it should be shared. In my quest to soak up all things fashionable in the city, I visited the Daphne Guinness fashion exhibition, at my school The Fashion Institute of Technologly. Thanks to my best friend for bringing it to my attention, all the wonderment that was on display.

The exhibition featured the personal collection of designer clothes and shoes by socialite, Daphne Guiness. Who is Daphne Guiness?  Daphne Suzanne Diana Joan Guinness was born in 1967, the daughter of brewery heir, Jonathan Guinness,  yes of Gusiness beer-Lord Moyne, and French beauty, Suzanne Lisney. Her paternal grandmother was Diana Mitford, one of the legendary Mitford sisters. In 1987, at the age of nineteen, Daphne married Spyros Niarchos. After her divorce and over the past decade has emerged as a fashion icon. Daphne's persona and collection of impressive wears had caught the attention magazine editors, designers and fashionistas alike. The Collection of couture was breathtaking. The exhibit feature stunning shoes by Alexander McQueen and Nina Ricci., eloborate couture creations from Chanel, Gareth Pug, and Givenchy. As you walk through the dimly lit halls a mystical film tribute to Alexander McQueen, plays overhead starring Daphne Gusiness directed by Indrani. The entire experience will perhaps bring you closer to understanding Daphne's journey through her love of the art of fashion.

The Daphne Guiness Exhibition runs through January 7, 2012 at the Museum at FIT. Admission is gratis.

 "We need better things, not more. We should not pollute the world with meaningless, unused things when we can make and support things of rare and precious beauty.” -Daphne Guiness