BCBG Max Azria FW 2013
Glamorous grunge was the mood of BCBG Max Azria’s latest fashion week showcase, which proves that indeed, beanies are appropriate for all occasions, black tie included. Last year around this time, the skirt-over-pants look was just beginning to emerge, and I guess I was wrong — the trend wasn’t gone by the next week. This … Read more
BAPE = A Bathing Ape?
If you’re a brand connoisseur who knows your menswear, you’ve most likely heard of Japanese streetwear brand BAPE. Surprisingly, I hadn’t seen or heard of the company until a couple years ago when my teenage brother started rocking the brand’s notorious $100 dollar graphic tees branded with that iconic gorilla face. So who’s the gorilla … Read more
Alexander Wang SS 2013
Alex Wang, yet again, has created a collection that embodies everything a girl wants. Simple silhouettes and a muted color scheme of neutrals — Crisp white shirts, severe collars, avant garde but wearable sandals and boots, over-sized yet flattering cuts, and leather dresses so sultry it makes me wonder whether he did any sewing at … Read more
PSA: Vote for Lauren Anter as the face of BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Spring 2013 Campaign!
How cool! Our good friend Lauren Anter has entered Refinery29 and BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP‘s search for the next face of the BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2013 Campaign. Lubov Azria, Creative Director of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, along with Refinery29 will select ten extraordinary women from around the U.S. to be flown to Los Angeles, shot by a renowned fashion photographer and featured … Read more
Topshop Unique
The quintessential thing about Topshop that many Americans fail to grasp (seeing as this British retailer is so new to the States), is that many of the clothes sold in stores actually come directly from the London runways. Topshop is the only high street brand to show on-schedule at London Fashion Week. Their Unique line … Read more
Helmut Lang’s tribute to Game of Thrones
My obsession with collecting ankle boots and nail polish is only rivaled by my love of fantasy fiction. Is it really any wonder why fashion that crosses the line between reality and imagination is what inspires me the most? The ever-growing collection of leather pants and black clothing in my closet clearly stems from all the … Read more
Versace for H&M
To be honest, when I first saw the promotional photos for this collection, I wasn’t thrilled. I’ve never been the biggest fan of Versace to begin with — it’s just not my style — and aside from a few of the more simple, muted pieces, I couldn’t really picture myself buying and wearing this collection. … Read more
Favorites from Fashion Month: Fall 2011 RTW
The past month’s presentations swept the four corners of the fashion globe like a tumultuous storm, leaving anxious and photo-hungry audiences wholeheartedly satisfied in its wake. Indeed, Fashion Week is a time of beautiful chaos; a period of extraordinary stress but high reward for participating designers, their models, and all those who contribute to the … Read more
