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

Venexiana Brings Drama to NYFW

When looking at the fall 2012 Venexiana collection, it's easy to find your next homecoming, gala, and Oscar dresses. Katie Stern spoiled us with luxurious fabrics, rich colors, and dramatic designs.

The rock 'n' roll haute couture show featured prints, embellishments, fur, and a lot of one-shoulder action. The colors ranged from the typical blacks, grays, and browns to bright lilacs and chartreuse.

The models wore heavy eyeliner, a move that's been seen before at Venexiana shows, and pale, natural pink lips. Their hair was pulled into a bun with a center part and finger-waved sides. Those lucky girls also got to wear some gorgeous long earrings.

Based on the collections we’ve seen, there are a few things we know we’ll be rocking in fall. Go get some fur (faux, of course), don’t retire your bright colors, and get ready to rock some bling and prints.

One thing is for sure, it’s almost impossible not to fall in love with Venexiana’s dramatic style and secretly lust for it. 

Text Ashley Amidon

Images Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Thakoon's Fuchsia Fantasy

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Thakoon showed its pink-doused fall 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week on Sunday. Color blocking with fuchsia, hot pink, and red—complete with brightly colored lips—the fiery show featured luxe fabrics like leather, fur, and jacquard.

Mastermind behind the designs Thakoon Panichgul mixed older styles (such as high-waisted pants and inspiration from tuxedo cuts) with modern looks (by way of color and materials) and calls the color scheme a "neon beam."

With a nod from New York Fashion Week, will you be dressed in head-to-toe pink on Valentine's Day?

Text Alice Chen
Image and Source Washington Post

Crystal Clear Bags

The future is crystal clear, and the forecast is calling for transparent totes, purses, and carryalls in tones ranging from white to neon.

Louis Vuitton could not help but dress models in sweet eyelet frocks paired with a variety of clear bags and clutches stamped with the brand's signature logo. Vuitton, however, is not the only design brand behind this trend. BCBG offers petit plastic totes, as well. Consider it a warning that plastic does not guarantee privacy, so accessorize at your own risk.

Text Katelyn Chef 
Source and Image Style.com

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