Altuzarra Wins CFDA Competition

In hindsight, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) winners and nominees often seem so easy to single out, and this year was no different. Nominees Pamela Love and Creatures of the Wind seemed like obvious choices, given their recent work and ever-growing acclaim — Creatures of the Wind was featured on WWD’s June 2008 cover, just one year after its conception, and Pamela Love’s unique pieces were received with a cult-clamoring frenzy. This year’s winner seems even more obvious.

Launching only three years ago, Joseph Altuzarra has officially claimed his status as golden boy — a status that's been officially sealed by this year’s steady stream of rave reviews. Known for ultramodern, functional clothing, Altuzarra’s most recent show was considered a complete "about face" for the somewhat still-fledgling brand. (That’s not to say his other collections haven’t been well received.) With Altuzarra's spring 2012 collection, critics have given strong footing for a promising future. Of course, the CFDA win and accompanying $300,000 can’t hurt either.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson 
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Pamela Love: A Light Touch To Resort Debut

Have you ever had a favorite pair of shoes or piece of jewelry you loved so much that you wished you had a second pair for when your loving started to show on said item? It only makes sense that you should want more of that which you love – one in every variation, color and material. This seems to be what was going through Pamela Love’s mind when creating her debut Resort collection, available this October.

The collection features variations on the aesthetic of many of her original designs from Classic and Spring 2011 collections but incorporates new textures as well as weight. Replacing many of her crystal and metal accents with a lightweight resin, the collection itself has a lighter, more playful feel. However, the pieces never stray far from the unique aesthetic that has made Pamela Love so highly revered. Crosses, skulls and crystal shapes still dominate the collection, bringing the same sense of mysticism to each treasured piece. The best part? Love’s debut Resort collection is not only lighter in weight and tone but in price as well. So if you really love these pieces as much as we do, this October is your chance to buy two of each.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson
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Pamela Love Fall '11: Practical Magic

Time and time again big hitter Pamela Love creates outstanding and outrageous jewelry, this season is no different! It's hard not to fall in love with her previous tribal and slightly morose motifs, as well as her recent collaboration with Topshop, and now she's changing it up with more bewitching colors and a magical theme. Think less "magic" as in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and more "supernatural" like mid-century magicians, featuring crystals and pentagrams and all the makings of an enticing line. Whether you choose to pile on the goodness, or pick a single standout piece to beguile your outfit, you can't go wrong!

Text Corinna Fabre

Source(s): Refinery29.com

Pamela Love Makes Jewelry for the Girl that You Don't Want to Mess With

With a name like Pamela Love, one would be inclined to assume that this jewelry designer makes friendship bracelets and heart-shaped pendant necklaces that they sell at local suburban malls. Fortunately, we don't live in an allegorical tale and instead of cute little trinkets, Love creates edgy jewelry for the tough one who doesn't mind being slightly different than your girl next door. The CFDA nominated designer, known for her talon cuffs and rings, played with pentagrams and moon rocks this season. The results are no less than amazing, as she successfully took her line to a whole new direction while continuing to cater to the same customer that she's always pleased. Love definitely knows how to cast a spell on the toughest of crowds, and as she took us to the heavens this season, one can only dream about what she'll conjure up next. Click for more pictures!

Source: Fashionista.com
Text Kristina Bravo