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Miss Bloch helps us find summer on the inside…of your shirt


Oct17

If you are lucky enough to live in New York, you probably could do with more closet space. (But really, who couldn’t?) When we see that Bloomies is starting to put up their holiday decorations, we know it's about that time to start packing up our summer favorites to make room in our teeny closets for more winter wear -- But don’t pack it all up yet. We have a new trend that lets us appreciate summer all year round, and you can thank our new favorite Danish friend.


I met Hanne Bloch in Chelsea at an emerging designers event a couple weeks ago. The ex-Missoni swimwear designer started her line a few years ago and it’s truly taken off. The key to her success making it a family business. She uses her father’s old cufflinks melted and hammered down as the metal detail accents on her swimsuits.

When I told her I was in love with her suits she informed me that I would not need to wait until next Hampton’s season to wear it! Most of her clients are using her swim tops as bras under flowy tops and sweaters. This is a scantily clad idea I can jump on -- too perfect for those late-night swimming sessions at Le Bain… and laundry day.

To check out her swim wear and cover-ups soon to be sweeping nightclubs and beaches, check out her website www.hanne-bloch.com

Post by Madisen Walker


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Head Cases


Oct11

Oftentimes, a single accessory can completely transform a look. There is no denying the transformational abilities of 3.1 Phillip Lim opera gloves, hand-carved Rodarte platforms, or Olivier's shades. But all other statement pieces aside, there is nothing more conspicuous than the adornment on one's head. From Verrier to Hermes, Marc Jacobs to Missioni, here are the most popular hat trends for SS11.

Boater/Boss of the Plains/Gaucho Hat:

Verrier

Hermes

Yohji Yamamoto

Hermes

Carolina Herrera

Wide-Brimmed Floppy Hat:

Verrier

Marc Jacobs

Badgley Mishka

Prada

Alberta Ferretti

L'Wren Scott

Missoni

Images by Style.com; Amanda LaMela

Post by Amanda LaMela


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Nicolas' Pick: Top 5 Collections for Autumn/Winter 2009


Mar23

The A/W 2009 shows will stand out as particularly memorable for years to come, as they really put many designers' integrity and ability to the test given the current climate. We saw some extremely impressive collections, and a lot of experimentation with new concepts and trends. Here are my top 5 picks from among the A/W 2009 runways:

 

1. Lanvin

Several designers this season, especially in Paris and Milan, experimented with creating tensions between country and urban, nature and industry. Lanvin's Alber Elbaz really stunned us with a compelling story of shape, color, and detail and a polished, dystopian edge.

 

2. Doo.Ri

District L has followed Doo.Ri Chung for awhile. I really have to say how utterly sublime her Fall 2009 showing was. It really and truly encapsulated the mood and trends of the season in a totally cohesive and fluid collection of looks.

 

3. Missoni

Like other designers this season, Angela Missoni decided to take the label back to it's roots- knitwear. However, she sculpted a collection that strongly resembled current menswear trends, including bulky silhouettes and rich, full knits. Many collections this season were centered on analyzing dichotomies; Missoni not only effectively and flawlessly communicated this but did so with an air of traditional luxury and opulence.

 

4. ADAM

Truly wearable sportswear is an absolute cornerstone of fashion, and ADAM designer Adam Lippes really knows how to craft separates that are special but still workable into almost any wardrobe. Versatility and function, balanced with a classically feminine edge, were truly evident in the ADAM A/W 2009 Collection.

 

5. Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld's superstar status in the fashion industry translates easily into his clothing; like the elite soldiers of his supreme army, Lagerfeld models strut down the runway like towering, broad shouldered titans. His namesake collection this season combined provocative motorcycle chic with military sensibility- again playing with contrasts between soft fabrics and intense sartorial elements.

 

Photos from Style.com

 


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Missoni Bulks Up


Feb27

...by feminizing one of this season's typically male trends- full, rich, chunky knits. Missoni's runway this season was positively dripping with luxurious cascades of knitwear.

Photos from Style.com


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District L is Amanda LaMela & Nicolas Sera-Leyva

 




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