NYFW- Take 4

Oscar de la Renta F/W 2010: I don't really remember when I fell in love with Oscar de la Renta; but I can tell you it was love at first sight and I've been in love everyday since. This man is literally a genius when it comes to design. He makes garments that compliment the woman and makes her the center of attention and not the garment. I love his spanish style to the garment (ruffles, tiers, etc) and his way of making it look refined and ladylike.....Now that I am done drooling over the man, lets move on to his Fall 2010 line. The Fall 2010 line was elegant and refined; fit for a certain first lady.....the pieces I feel catered to both his older client and his new younger clients. Its overall theme: anyone can look like a lady. His use of rich colours and fabrics make my hand itch to be able to touch the garments....I need to study under him! My must have piece: The orange taffeta slim dress.

Marchesa F/W 2010: .....Where do I begin with them? The design duo (Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig) are awesome. One went to school for costume design (Chapman) and the other went for textiles (Craig). And in 2004, Marchesa was created. What I like about this line is the fact that every piece looks like art. The texture, fabric choice, draping, etc. makes each garment look as if they're telling you a story. For Fall 2010, they totally blew my mind. In the midst of cocktail dresses and full length gowns that were a mix of off whites, pale blues as well as bright pinks, reds and blues were a few amazingly tailored tuxedo jackets. This label is not for the wall flowers. My must have piece: the gold long gown with the sheer/beaded front. Amazing!

J. Mendel F/W 2010: I discovered J. Mendel in 2005 at the MET Costume Ball. Liya Kebede (My All-Time Favorite Model) was wearing this gold tulle empire waist dress that had me drooling....I was hooked from that day on. Moving to modern day J. Mendel; Fall 2010 is young and hip with the abundance of cocktail dresses but he remains true to his old school elegant with the furs, leathers and full length gowns. His cocktail dresses are bound to catch the eye of many starlets and I won't be surprised when his gowns end on on red carpets during awards season. His colour scheme was reds, blacks, deep beautiful blue- greens and classy furs. My must have piece of this collection: The deep bluish-green semi gathered strapless gown.

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NYFW- Take 3

Carolina Herrera F/W2010: It's designers like Carolina that make me love the fact that I design. With her clothing a woman looks a woman. She's beautiful, graceful and alluring. She's sexy but still leaves something to the imagination. Her Fall 2010 line she makes me think of the classy lady who has so many events and so many amazing dresses to wear. Old school society comes to mind when I  view this collection. My must have piece: the black sweetheart strapless dress.

Victoria Beckham F/W2010: I was surprised that I actually liked her stuff. She channels the old school, body concious dresses well. My must have piece: Actually I wanted all the dresses I posted. Since I am a hourglass these dresses will look amazing on me. So the more dresses the merrier. Lol.

Monique L'Huillier F/W2010: I love Monique L'Huillier! Her wedding dresses are beautiful and creative and her RTW line is evn more stunning since she has more colours to play with. Her Fall 2010 line screams (in a very ladylike manner, lol) elegant decadence. Rich fabrics, colours and volumious cuts makes you want to pretend you are a princess fo a day. My must have piece: her bronze rose-print strapless dress.

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NYFW- Take 2

I'm happy Fashion Week is done only because the extra foot traffic was messing with my lesiure lunch walk. I will miss it since it will not be hosted at Bryant Park again (fighting tears). That being said I would like to recap the designers I liked so we can move on the London Fashion Week and then.....(wait for it) PARIS!!!!!!! So let's get down to the nitty-gritty shall we?

Suno F/W 2010

How would I describe Suno?  I would describe it as the wardrobe of your eccentric but fashionable aunt who went to Africa and came back. The colurs, prints and patterns are awesome and draw a lot of old school people to mind. The designer started in 2008 after many trips of collecting textiles from Kenya. I like the mixing of patterns and colours. I look forward to seeing more. This season collection makes me think of a vintage take mixed with Kenya.

Chris Benz F/W2010: Chris Benz is a genius with colour. He makes the most mundane thing look great with the right colour and fabric. For Fall 2010; Chris Benz uses mustards, burnt oranges, browns, etc. that make me think he drew his inspiartions from Fall itself. My must have item? His high waisted, burnt orange shimmer skirt.

Halston F/W 2010: I don't know how to explain my love affair with Halston. Ever since a little girl, I was surrounded by the Halston perfume, keep sake dresses, etc. As I have seen designers go in and out of the doors of Halston; I began to wonder: can Halston come back? I believe so. Halston is now under Marios Schwab, and I actually think it might work. I can't say he remained true to the brand but he did give it an update. I love, love the cream coloured one shoulder dress.

Rachel Roy F/W 2010:  I love, love, love Rachel Roy. She is an awesome designer. I feel that she hasn't been recognized in the business really. She is an awesome designer and I feel her moment will come. For Fall 2010, she used deep plums browns and blacks with laser cut outs on velvet. The collection makes me think of old school meets new age glamour (if that makes sense). The cuts of the clothes make me think of the 40's but the fabrics, colours, etc. makes me think of a new age vamp (in a good way). My must have piece: The dark brown ombre long sleeve knee-length dress. 

Tracy Reese F/W 2010: Another amazing designer that doesn't get enough credit. I love Tracy's dresses and girlie style. For Fall 2010, she does a girlie meet rocker look that makes me think Taylor Momsen would be at home in. Blacks, greys and deep browns meet with lace, tiers, ladies coats and bombers. My must have piece: the greyish blue strapless tier dress.

That's all for today. Tomorrow, I'll finish up on my picks for NYFW F/W2010.

 

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