Sarah Burton Keeps McQueen's Collection Alive

From the late legacy of Alexander McQueen came Sarah Burton to help his ultimate brand live on forever, and she has done exactly that. In Sarah’s new pre-fall line for Alexander McQueen, she took hues of black, red, green, purple, and classic white and black to drawn inspiration for this wearable line.

Flipping through the lookbook of this year's stunning pieces, it was hard to find a favorite; they are all exquisite in their own way. Burton has come up with high-necked, full-sleeved Victorian confections in black mousseline that she says has brought in the spirit of Charles Frederick Worth (fashion’s first couturier).

One thing that most critics and fans alike are buzzing about is that this line is a great example of the museum-worthy pieces that contain the legend of the late McQueen.The strapless, flared cocktail dress in pleated smocked velvet is in shades of green so dark they seem to drain the light straight from the runway. Another favorite is the caped black emerald dress veiled in lace that had different angles of beauty.

Burton kept some pieces on the simpler side, like cropped pants with white poplin shirts, peasants blouses, and jackets inspirited by menswear. Sarah Burton has explained that she will always want to keep the McQueen drama, but with a new fresh outlook on the pieces. This line was remarkably genius, keeping everyone at the runway show on their toes.

Text Jordan Bossman 
Sources Alexander McQueen, WWD

Calvin Klein Gets Colorful

Calvin Klein presented its spring 2012 collection last week, and monotone seems to have been the theme. Supermodels strutted down the runway in shades of coral, aqua, and red; solid yellow skinny jeans; and suits paired with contrasting colors, such as red with orange.

The collection also offered a burst of summery brights, perfect for warm weather. With white pants, all-white suits, and other breezy, cool alternatives — including a long, seventies-chic shirt-dress piece — Calvin Klein will make this spring a comfy one.

The collection is full of outfits that are perfect for a nice summer day in the city, or to wear on vacation. Paired with flats and raffia bags on the runway, the pieces are definitely wearable fashion that we're certain we'll see a lot of come spring 2012.

Text Brittney Schering
Image OnSugar

All Dolled up at Viktor & Rolf

Viktor & Rolf aren't known for their plays with subtlety. Last season, models strutted down the runway donning a knight-like theme with faces caked in red paint — which many critics found to be a bit jarring.

This season is all the glitz without the grit. The designer pair opted to show models with a more doll-like demeanor by dressing them in bright colors, structured silhouettes, and massive bright pink eyelashes, to boot. Each piece was either neon, metallic, or exceptionally oversized — and most were adorned with thick, decorative stitching.

Everything about the show was larger than life, and it gave the distinct impression of (very chic) paper dolls. While it was especially entertaining, the show may have missed the mark for the transition from runway to everyday fashion.

Text Corinna Fabre
Image Viktor & Rolf

Gaultier Brings Tattoos to the Runway

On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, tattoos were the theme of Jean Paul Gaultier's ready-to-wear spring/summer 2012 show. The fearless designer constructed a refreshing display of his creations in a more human setting, rather than the classic girls-staring-into-thin-air runway feel.

Gaultier's collection consisted of suit jackets, corsets, fitted dresses, flesh tones, and leather trench coats — all decorated with traditionally authentic tattoos. The designer's well-known ultra wide-leg pants and sailor-striped tops were also noted throughout the show, along with full-length Bohemian skirts.

With embellished earrings and brightly colored accessories, Gaultier succeeded in combining a punk rock, edgy rebellion with the essence of femininity. He designed a similar show back in 1992, but it was seen as having gone too far. Gaultier commented to AFP that, nowadays, tattoos are almost classic, as "everyone has a tattoo and at least one piercing." Who can disagree with that statement?

Text Brittney Schering
Image courtesy of CBS News

Want the runway look at home?

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It’s that easy. Go to the website (renttherunway.com) and find the dress you want and choose your delivery day, it’s your choice if you want the dress for four or eight days. It’ll be delivered right to your door in two sizes, just to make sure it’s the right fit. After your event which no doubt all eyes were on you from the minute you walked in, all you do is mail the dress back in the prepaid envelope they sent you. They even take care of the dry cleaning! This is the easiest shopping you have ever done for the perfect dress!

-Jennifer Nikolevski

Do things with PASSION, or not at all.

I think most of you might agree with that statement, right? I'm sure there was a lot of passion in this designers mind when this ensemble was put together. I must say I love it ... and even more the person who has the balls to rock it. :)

That skirt is killer though! Live outside the box people, it's so much more fun!

Black Rats Leggings!

Sass & Bide, oh how we love thee! Remember these shinny ruched leggings that hit the runway in their Fall 2008 show? They were not even supposed to be released to the public but caused such a frenzy, from New York to Australia they started production.  Hey, I guess when you want something bad enough all you have to do is demand it! That is just what the public did and how nice of Sass & Bide to listen. These leggings are a must have, and let me tell you, SUPER hard to track down. They sell out just as fast as they stock them.  Despite their intentions, Sass & Bide struck gold with their "Rats Leggings". Yep, that is what they're called, after all they look a little rat tail-ish. They definitely turned out to be quite the hot commodity. These rad leggings will set you back about $145, a little more than your regular legging, but hey, all your friends will definitely be jealous. 

Peace <3

source:   My Catwalk

Boys & Girls and Girls & Boys- Crossing the Gender Line

So we've already stolen our "boyfriends jeans" and rightfully so, they steal ours! We are a culture where cross-dressing is accepted pretty much across the board. I mean, we have basically blurred the gender lines all to hell. Why not steal our mans dress shirts. I love a nice plaid mens shirt with leggings and boots. Or better yet, your boyfriend's over-sized blazer. After all I'm sure he won't be wearing it much anymore for that finance job. Oops, he lost it in the economic meltdown, I do apologize.

Maybe you're wondering when it become cool to steal your boyfriends clothes? I am pretty sure it was well before this time, but I do remember vividly Balenciaga taking us there in his Fall 2007 Collection with shrunken schoolboy blazer. Now, switching it up a bit we have gone to the over-sized blazer. Moving from your little brothers prep school uniform to your boyfriends work wardrobe. Even down to the oxford shoes, sadly... that's going to be a tough one to steal from the boyfriend. Hmm do those black and whites come in my size?

Image: Marcio Maderia

Designer: Rag & Bone