Going to Prom With DSquared

The DSquared runway show in Milan reminded us of crashing a sixties high school prom. Designers Dean and Dan Catin set the scene with a “Class of 2013” banner and disco balls. Some of the models casually carried cigarettes in hand, like teenage rebels at prom who would sneak outside to smoke. DSquared featured a collection with a high-end vintage flare, complete with angora sweaters, high-waist skirts, toggle coats, silk cropped pants, doctor bags, and brooches. Most outfits were paired with leather gloves and cat-eye shades. We especially loved the low cut, knuckle-skimming gloves.

The looks in the show combined a tasteful mix of prep and edge; leopard stoles were draped over dresses and oxfords were layered under crew necks. DSquared’s fall 2012 dresses stayed classically chic in solid black, but they kept things exciting with feathered waists and tuxedo-bow accents. Our favorites were the jackets, especially the Tiffany-blue, floor-length coat with jeweled buttons and the bright green croc jacket. Monday’s show integrated everything we love about old-school glamour and modern-day style.

Text Emily Thomas
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Karl Lagerfeld Brings Fashion Royalty To 200 Macy's Stores This Fall

The King of Fashion Karl Lagerfeld, the gloved, silver-haired genius behind his eponymous line, Chanel, Fendi and Fall 2005 collaboraton with H&M that causes mobs of people and chaos across NYC, is bringing down the fashion house again with the debut of a line in Macy's. The blogosphere made announcements about this epic team-up as early as last November, but now we have pictures courtesy of Macy's.



The 45-piece collection will hit 235 stores and the intermarket on Macys.com. Mark your calendars for August 31. The edgy, rock'n'roll collection will be priced between $50 and $170--meaning we can breathe easy.
Text Joann Pan
Sources: Macy's

Alicia + Olivia Resort 2012 Lookbook Debuts 1970s, Sun-Inspired, Candy Coated Outfits

The new resort collection by alicia + olivia is a mixture of explosive color, retro chic, colorful accessories, prim flattering dresses, polka dots and the all the things we love most about the '70s. We love what alice + olivia, a brand born from native New Yorker's Stacey Bendet's unending quest to find the perfect pair of pants, has evolved into since the brand was born in 2002. Today, the brand includes a men's & children's line in addition to her much coveted womenswear pieces.

We love this long striped dress from her Resort 2012 collection, this cute one-shouldered polka dot number and this sassy purple sweater + skirt combo.

Chronicles of Never

The Aussies do it again, another dope brand pops up from down under. If you haven't heard of this brand, CHAOS is very happy to introduce you to Chronicles Of Never. Chronicles Of Never by Gareth Moody and a reference to Neverland started in 2006 doing jewelry, shoes and clothing for both men and women. The brand is influenced by architecture and geometric shapes and tends to be very angular, solid and masculine, definitely well suited for men. Even though most women may pass them by, the garments for the ladies look absolutely stunning on the frame of a women. The colors tend to stay strong, giving you an old meets new feel, even though the pieces are anything but old. The choice of colors influences the old and new feeling, as they tend to go for blacks with brass tones rather than the shinny gold look. Also, instead of polished silver they like brushed silver giving a nice pewter tone.

The "Skeleton Key Boot", shown in the image, is actually a unisex boot and just as popular with the men as it is with the women. This leather lace up boot has a sturdy 1 inch heel and pieced toe cap, black leather sole and leather inner lining, nice detail. This is a great winter boot that can transition throughout the seasons, get this one before it's gone.

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