Peter Som Fall 2012

For his fall ready-to-wear collection, designer Peter Som chose to add more color and less prints than previous collections. Drawing inspiration from Marlene Dietrich, John Chamberlain and Brancusi, Som’s line features tame colors like camel and white, with pops of magenta, green, and burgundy.

The collection’s beautiful dresses and jackets look extremely practical, complete with a variation of sleeve styles and cuts. Below-the-knee hemlines and a great balance of sheer fabrics, furs, and leathers provide a wide range of looks. Not to be overshadowed, the architectural lines and cuts on the clothing match the flowing, architectural hairstyles that the models wore in the show.

Keeping one of the trends at NYFW alive, Som pays homage to old Hollywood glamour, and it looks amazing.

Text Quamé A. Hamlin
Image and Source WWD

Add Some Hue To Your Do'!

Looking for something totally rad to spice up your lack luster locks? Well, even though fall is just beginning that doesn't mean you shouldn't be pulling inspiration from the recent SS'12 shows of the past few weeks. Personally, we are absolutely in love with the pumpkin tinted, peek-a-boo highlighted bangs seen on some of the models at the Peter Som show.

This is the perfect color to splash into your locks if your fair haired. It is dramatic enough to stand out but won't look like a bad teeny-bopper dye job from 7th grade. Not to mention, that this tangerine based hue is the perfect way to add warmth and allure to any complexion.

Oh, and don't worry brunettes. We didn't forget about you! While the tangy color may not be the best choice for you, test driving that ultra deep side-part, seen on all of Peter's glamazons, is an absolute must!

Text Lauryn Stone

Source: Peter Som

Rose Colored Glasses

It's official. Honeysuckle pink is the new black. PANTONE, the mega corporation that is responsible for the production of color pigments used in most interior design and fashion endeavors, announced the shade's reign this month. Why grandma's-beach-house-towel-pink you ask? Well, Pantone reps are touting this color as the panacea for all worldly ills: "A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life," their website claims.

Now, with designers like Peter Som and Badgley Mischka jumping on the Honeysuckle wagon, I'm not too quick too poo-poo the shade. But really folks, let's purchase our new pink frocks and then actually do something to "instill confidence and courage" in style.

Text by Hannah Morris