Charlotte Ronson Graces NYFW

Although some of us were not granted the golden tickets to the latest Charlotte Ronsen runway show in New York, thanks are due to online moguls who posted official runway pictures of the versatile collection, which is completely wearable from day to night. Upon Ronson’s first collection, “C. Ronson,” in 2000, she gained instant and constant recognition among fashionites.

The collection that graced the runway consisted of bold prints, chiffon tops, leather, hooded sweater dresses, ultra turtle necks, and fur vests. Our favorite look is a metallic cropped sweater in gray and silver and the printed, high-waisted slacks with black suede booties. All of the looks will be available on Charlotte Ronsen’s website to gander at until you’re ready for purchase in the near future. The models had discrete makeup with a flush of red lipstick and blush. All in all, it was a tremendous runway show for the young, chic, and beautiful Charlotte Roson.

Text Jordan Bossman 
Source Charlotte Ronson

Full Skirted: Maxi Skirts Center Stage

This last week, the New York Times did an almost full two page spread on the trend of the moment: maxi skirts. They covered every different trend from the flowing hippie skirt to the more daring fully sheer option and the different ways the trend has been featured. This past season we saw the skirt on every runway from Marc Jacobs to Charlotte Ronson and back to Fendi and Michael Kors.

As the feature points out, while these silhouettes may be on much more the demure side than some of the looks we've been used to (not a day goes by that some celebrity doesn't have a little mishap with a hoochy-coochy problem if you know what we mean....), that isn't to say that the trend is uptight or prudish by any means.

So here's the real question: with the trend's shooting to the stars popularity, you'd be hard pressed to find much of a selection in any stores...what gives?

Text: Corinna Fabre

Source: New York Times

Photo: Style.com

Charlotte Ronson Poo-Poos "Silly" Fashion

While most designers try to build their brand by touting their designs, Charlotte Ronson told Britain's The Times, that she thinks getting all professional and stuff at work is just plain ridiculous. She goes on to promote not her line, but everyone else's:

"I most dislike the silliness of it all. The images you see of women who work in fashion through the movies and TV is totally distorted. Not everyone runs around in high heels. People probably think that I'm messy and lazy. I like natural hair and not too much make-up. If I have a meeting, I try to make an effort, otherwise I keep things quite relaxed. On the weekend, I'm even more slouchy - except for my Chanel 2.55 bag! What is my fallback outfit? A cute black dress from Elizabeth and James. It is easy to wear and looks like you've tried harder than you did."

As if her fashion ennui wasn't enough, Ronson then goes on to explain that she would never get plastic surgery. " I always look tired, " she complained, "I'd like bright eyes, but I wouldn't consider surgery. There is something about messing with your eyes that totally changes the way you look."

Indeed, indeed. What else should we know Charlotte? Is wheatgrass yucky and celebrity restaurants overrated? While her candidness is somewhat refreshing, this interview is a lesson to all young designers--stick to talking about your line if you want people to buy it.