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Playback: Favourite runway looks from New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a/w 2016

19 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, runway show, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Rewind:

a quick look back at a few runway favourites from

New York Fashion Week,   a/w ’16 –

collections presented 10 – 18  February  2016.

 

Be style inspired.

 

 

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Forward:

Next stop,  it’s  “London calling” !

 

 

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Runway run-away favourites

NYFW,  a/w  2016

Bubble-wrapped

for DKNY

by design duo, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osbourne

(also the creative force behind the label, Public School)

NYFW, a16 bubble wrap, DKNY_

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Flapper-esque skirt suiting

by designer, Thom Browne

NYFW, a16, skirt suiting, flapperesque, thom browne

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Print / pattern patter

by designer,  Trina Turk

NYFW a 16, mix up print pattern, by trina turk v

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A new perspective on trouser hem design

by up and coming young designer, Jaeha-Alex Kim

for Jaeha

NYFW a16, JAEHA_AW16 new perspective on trouser

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The modern twin set

A-line knit skirt / oversized cowl neck jumper in raspberry red (Yum!)

by designer, Jade Lai

for Creatures of Comfort

NYFW a 16, knitwear, raspberry red skirt_top, creatures of comfort

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In graphic detail:  B/W colour story

by designers, Alexa Adams and Flora Hill

for Ohne Titel

NYFW, a16, ohne titel, monochromatic graphic, vogue uk _

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A ‘groove thang’

by designer, Anna Sui

NYFW a 16, a groove thing, anna sui, vogue uk

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Camo match set

A Détacher

by  designer, Mona Kowalska

NYFW a 16, camo wear, match set A detacher a_w 2016 .

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Razzle Bedazzle

by L.A. based designer, Johnson Hartig

for Libertine

NYFW, a16 libertine, bedazzled, vogue uk_

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Knit layering in muted hues

from Jil Sander Navy

NYFW, a 16, layering_fabrication, muted colours, jil sander navy, vogue uk 07-jil-sander-navy-fall-2016-ready-to-wear

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(images from vogue uk)

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At New York Fashion Week (2016), meet the designer: Claudia Li

11 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, emerging designers, fashion cultural reference, fashion inspiration, JW Anderson, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, subdued colours, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Born in China

Raised in Singapore and New Zealand

Studied at Central Saint Martins (London) and Parsons (NYC)

Lives in New York

 

Meet designer, Claudia Li.

 

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Claudia+Li+ portrait, zimbiocom

(image from zimbio.com)

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After completing her studies,

Ms. Li honed her skills at various fashion houses

including work with British designer, J. W. Andersen.

 

She’s now launched her eponymous label

and will show for the second time

at New York Fashion Week, (February, 2016).

 

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Her design aesthetic pulls inspiration from her cultural origins and travels;

the silhouette of her clothing:  loose, easy, unencumbered

a gentle fit / a gentle palette.

 

 

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A Lookbook

 

Spring / Summer   2016

hand-woven pieces

airy presentation

paratrooper rings / straps

subdued chromatics

fringe detail

threading effect

 claudia li, caludia-li.com lookbook+ss16-final3 claudia li, two piece, claudia-li com lookbook+ss16-final6 claudia li,, white coat_ trousers, lookbook+ss16-final10 claudia-li, claudia-li.com , outerwear, lookbook+ss16-final5

claudia li, black fringe dress, claudia li com lookbook+ss16-final13

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Accessorise with the

 Nui clutch

commodious carry-all bag

(the word nui means large in the Maori language)

claudia li, accessory, bag, lookbook+ss16-final15

(images from claudia-li.com)

 

 

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Autumn / Winter    2016

architectural

dimensional

stand-out design details / elements

textural

kimono-esque:  reference to traditional Japanese dress

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(images from wmagazine.com)

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A great leap forward: Runway highlights from New York Fashion Week (NYFW), Spring 2016

17 Thursday Sep 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in meapp fashion highlights, New York Fashion Week, runway favourites, womenswear

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Babyghost, Betsey Johnson, DKNY, Greg Lauren, J Crew, Jason Wu, New York Fashion Week - s 2016, runway favourites, spring 2016, Thom Browne

 

 

As we now sort out autumn / winter dress for

the looming cold weather season-

the fashion calendar is fast forward focused

on the collections being presented for Spring 2016.

The daily calendar and the fashion calendar may not be

in synchronised harmony, but that’s to be expected

as fashion is all about ‘the what’s next factor’.

 

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As New York Fashion Week,  Spring 2016  (10 – 17 September)

comes to a close, consider a few presentation highlights.

After all, there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead!

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runway favourites

NYFW,  Spring   2016

(images from vogue.com):

Denim dimension

suiting, deconstruction, layering, styled

by painter turned designer Greg Lauren

A familiar ring to the surname? 

Indeed, Greg is the nephew of famed American designer Ralph Lauren

nyfw, s 2016, denim, long coat, vest, trousers, stripped, vogue_ARC0967 nyfw, s 2016, greg lauren, denim_ARC0911 nyfw, s 2016, greg lauren, vogue_ARC0840 nyfw, s2016, greg lauren, denim, deconstruction, trouser_skirt, vogue _ARC0654

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Gingham / Check patterns

americana aesthetics

from J.  Crew by creative director, Jenna Lyons

nyfw, s 2016, gingham/check,  j. crewnyfw, s 2016, gingham/check,  j. crew

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Pinstriping perspectives

from DKNY, by design team Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne

(the duo behind fashion label Public School)

nyfw, s 2016, dkny, pinstriping nyfw, s 2016, dkny, pinstriping, _ARC0719 nyfw, s 2016, pinstripes, dkny _ARC0259 nyfw, s 2016, pinstripes, dkny, vogue_ARC0213

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Fashion:  just for the sheer fun of it

celebrating 50 years in the industry

to the max:  playful, zany, colour impact

It’s time to party with designer, Betsey Johnson

nyfw, s 2016, betsey johnson nyfw, s 2016, betsey johnson

nyfw, s 2016, betsey johnson

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Light Layering

from Babyghost by designers, Joshua Hupper and Qiaoran Huang

nyfw, s 2016, light layering, babyghost nyfw, s 2016, light layering, babyghost

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A bit of the weird, whacky and wonderful

zoot suit meets the Orient

by designer, Thom Browne

nyfw, s2016, thom browne, zoot suit meets the orient, nyfw, s2016, thom browne, zoot suit meets the orient,

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Tailored elegance

a soft shade of green in varied fabrication:  chiffon / imprinted leather

by designer, Jason Wu

nyfw, s2016, green, jason wu

nyfw, s 2016, green leather, subtle animal print, jason wu

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Jenna Lyons (the creative head) and J Crew (the label): (the best) of fashion unions

19 Thursday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, denim, design philosophy, fabrication, fashion and business, fashion fun, knitwear, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway presentation, separates, shoes... glorious shoes, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear, womenswear

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In past, I have regarded J Crew garments

as reliable, affordable, Ivy League type campus wear-

nostalgic of my collegiate years-

no longer is this the case!

 

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In recent years, the clothing label has made a meteoric ascent

into the stratosphere of fashion worthy inspired dress.

This is due, in no small measure,

to the on-course style direction of creative head-   Jenna Lyons.

 

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(image from vogue.co.uk):

jenna lyons, portrait, j crew creative head

Jenna Lyons

Creative Head,  J  Crew

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Ms. Lyons assumed leadership of the label in 2008.

As a woman with her own strong dress aesthetics:

quirky, androgynous and a love obsession with sequins-

she promptly proceeded to transform the label into in her own image

and with tremendous success!

 

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As with the label she now heads, Ms. Lyons herself is a story of transformation.

Born with incontinentia pigmenti, a genetic skin disorder

which presents with uneven pigment, teeth and hair lost-

Ms. Lyons, teased unmercifully as a child

never felt herself to be beautiful.

She found beauty in the things around her

and the art and fashion design she created:

“I searched for ways to make things more beautiful and surrounded myself with beautiful things because I didn’t feel that in myself … I felt a huge drive to make clothes that everybody could have because I felt ostracized by that world of beauty and fashion.”  (quote from fast.company.com)

 

Today, standing  at a model-esque height with body and style verve to match-

Ms. Lyons embodies the new J Crew woman.

She is what she purports:

intelligent, savvy, witty, confident, distinctive

and looking fabulous in the process.

 

 

 

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J Crew

New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w  2015

 

 

 

(images from style.com):

Nyfw, a15, j-crew-, denim, fluff,print, tassel shoes 021-1366

The ensemble- layer by layer:

baby blue board room collared shirt (unbuttoned low)

denim jacket, black / white stole scarf, graphic print skirt

and the shoes! – pointed, bronzed stiletto heels with tassel adornments

Winner!

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j crew, parka and gold

Jumper:  oversized, pouch pocket, grey turtle neck with drawstring to waist

Skirt:  pink / grey patterned,  knit, mini

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, pink, oversized, drawstring hooded top, flirty skirt -005-1366

Top:  sporty, drawstring hood, oversized, dusty pink

Skirt:  multi-coloured, flirty, twirly

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NYFW, a 15, j-crew, white jumpsuit is a suit!-006-1366

White jumpsuit is a suit – in – one

Silhouette, perfect!

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nyfw, a15, j-crew-, lemon yellow skirt, textural overcoat 001-1366

Stand out yellow

Browns, patterns, animal prints, textural

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, denim, layered look with masculine vibe 028-1366

Denim, layered, masculine vibe

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, denim shirt,  jewelled maxi skirt -027-1366

nyfw, a15, j-crew-, sequin shift dress, layering 030-1366

Sequins, yes please.

According to Ms. Lyons (a bit tongue in cheek, but not really)-

“Sequins are the new black!”

(quote from guardian.com)

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  NYFW, a15, grey matters,j-crew jacket with wool sleeves, wide trousers-016-1366 NYFW, a15, fb, grey matter, j-crew-014-1366

Groutfit

(t) jacket with knitted sleeves;  extreme – wide leg, patterned trousers

(b) roll-neck jumper;  solid grey, extreme-wide leg trousers with front pleating

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, fringe leather skirt, jumper-012-1366

Peach-hue, leather skirt with a kick

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 NYFW, j-crew, night and day mix, gold outfit, anorak coat -013-1366

Dress high / low combo

High (night life inspired):  flash of gold outfit

Low (nod to day wear):  khaki green, fur trimmed hooded parka

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A cold weather front and fabulous winter wear: New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w 2015 (Take 2)

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, denim-wear, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, style ideas?, style inspiration, urban-chic, winter wear, womenswear

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It may be a deep freeze outside,

but inside each runway presentation sizzles hot

during New York Fashion Week .

 

Take 2:  another installment of my runway- runaway favourites:

 

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NYFW,  a/w  2015

Runway Highlights

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

 

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite!

from Custo Barcelona

by Custo Dalmau

3/4 length trousers, fun and funky prints

a15, custo barcelona, 3/4 length trousersa15, custo barcelona, 3/4 length trousers

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from Thakoon

by Thakoon Panichgul

Autumnal hues

dress: plush pile wrap with cross-body scarf  (t)

gilet:  lush plush pile remnants-look  (b)

a15, thakoon, plush pile cross body scrafa15, thakoon

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VFiles, community of emerging talents

by VFiles member designer, Julia Seemann

Denim Dynamics

a15, julia seeman, denim calf length, trousers, oversizea15, julia seemann, denim, skirt, circle

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VFiles, community of emerging talents

by VFiles member designer, Andrea Jiapei Li

Urban sports lux, taken to another level

nyfw, a15, Vfiles, andrea jiapei li

nyfw, vfiles, andrea jiapei li, urban, lux, sports

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from The Row

by Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

wrap leather jacket:   cropped, reptilian effect  (t)

wrap leather coat:   dark chocolate brown, side pockets   (b)

a15, the rown, leather, wrap top

nyfw, a15, the row, leather wrap coat

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The ultimate in slip-on slipper shoes

and floor length, sweeping garments

nyfw, a15, the row, floor sweeping, slipper shoe

nyfw, a15, the row, floor sweeping, slipper shoes

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by Thom Browne

An Edwardian era point of view

nyfw, a15, thom browne, edwardian point of view nyfw, a15, thom browne

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by Carolina Herrera

Seismic wave

jumpsuit

nyfw, a15, carolina herrera, seismic wave

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Red by all means

oversize jacket, pronounced sleeves

nyfw, a15, carolina herrera, red ensemble, oversize jacket, pronounced sleeves

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by Victoria Beckham

In ivory

dress in mixed fabrication

with solid top and petals skirt

a15, Victoria Beckham, petal skirt

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from Rag and Bone

by David Neville and Marcus Wainwright 

 patent leather coat and pencil skirt ensemble in deep burgundy

jacket with wide collar in black

nyfw, a15, rag and bone, burgundy/black leather skirt/coat ensemble

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Military vibe with lace

nyfw, a 15, rag and bone, miliatry and lace, black

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Trouser suiting

In cream:  cropped double breast jacket with colour match, slim-fit trousers

nyfw, a15, rag and bone, trouser suit, cropped jacket, slim fit trousers

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The hats have it! : NYFW, s/s 2015

09 Tuesday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design experimentation, design inspiration, hats, headwear, New York Fashion Week, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation

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Music mogul Pharrell Williams ignited a fashion spark of interest

in mile high statement headwear

with his sporting of towering forest ranger,

Smokey the Bear-esque headgear.

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(image from thedaftclub.com):

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Pharrell Williams and fashion icon, Smokey the Bear

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The flames have been fanned into a full on blaze

as designers, Donna Karan and Thom Browne

accessorised their  NYFW,  s/s  2015 runway looks

with ‘not for the style shy’ headpieces.

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To liberally paraphase Smokey the Bear

‘Only you can prevent this fashion fire’.

From the looks of things there’s no stopping

the wild fire spread of fashion’s hottest accessory.

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(images from fashionising):

Donna Karan

s/s  2015

 

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coloration:  elegant creams/ tans ; powerful prints/patterns

 

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Thom Browne

s/s  2015

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Hat’s off to Mr.  Browne

consummate designer and fashion innovator,

from whom we’ve come to expect nothing less than the fantastical!

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It’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW) s/s 2015 : the start of something big!

08 Monday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway show, spring/summer 2015, style inspiration, womenswear, womenswear designers

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It’s the midway point of

New York Fashion Week (NYFW),  s/s 2015

(4 September 2014  – 11 September 2014)

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From some of the runway show offerings

anticipate a spring / summer 2015  style season of

ease, comfort

volume, fluidity

texture, fabric mix

sport lux , chic casual wear

All in silhouettes,  which compliment a full range of body contours.

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NYFW,  s/s  2015

 

 

Creatures of the Wind

by designers, Chris Peters and Shane Gabier

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ss15 creatures of the wind style_ON_0330

 

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A Detacher

by designer, Mona Kowalska

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Rodebjer

by designer, Carin Rodebjer

 

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Zimmerman

by designer, Nicky Zimmermann

ss15 zimmerman_ON_0210

ss15 zimmerman style_ON_0050ss15 zimmerman_ON_0267

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by designer, Peter Som

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Costello Tagliapietra

by designers, Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra

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ss15 costello tagliapietraKIM_1144

 

 

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Honor

by designer, Giovanna Randall

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Richard Chai Love

by designer, Richard Chai

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  ss15 richard chai loveKIM_0729

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Monique Lhuillier

by designer, Monique Lhuillier

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 by designer,  Prabal Gurung

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… And they’re off ! : with the start of the fashion week global runway calendar. It’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW) s/s 2015

04 Thursday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in New York Fashion Week, runway presentation

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Dasha Selyanova, Derek Lam, Gary Graham, Hellessy by Slyvie Millstein, Hye Gin Hamm, Lisa Perry, M Missoni by Angela Missoni, New York Fashion Week - s/s 2015, runway presentation, Tigran Avestiyan

The time has arrived!

It’s the runway tour of the leading fashion capitols:

New York

London

Milan

Paris

Fashion week spring/summer  2015,

kicking off in NYC (from 4 September 2014 to 11 September 2014)

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(images from style.com):

A few favourites,

presented on 2 – 3 September 2015

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Hellessy

by emerging designer, Sylvie Millstein

A two year old label, whose muse this season is

 “a downtown gallery owner whose clothes must be cool and cultivated”.

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M Missoni

by designer, Angela Missoni and team

A collection inspired by the style aesthetic of

Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo

nyfw M_Missoni style_029_1366.450x675 nyfw M_Missoni_022_1366.450x675

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Derek Lam 10 Crosby

by designer, Derek Lam

The designer remained true to his point of view,

a blending of contradictions:

masculine and feminine

simple with details

nyfw Derek_Lam_10_Crosby_016_1366.450x675 nyfw Derek_Lam_10_Crosby_008_1366.450x675

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Gary Graham

In 1999, Graham launched his eponymous line.

His clothing reflects his interest in history,

contrasts between light and dark, and the roles of women in society.

The s/s 2015 collection seems a quiet, yet rebellious spirit

emoting subtle hints of nonconformity.

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Lisa Perry

She has expanded her design work to overseeing

a women’s clothing line, accessories,

children’s wear, and home products.

Her s/s  2015 collection embodies her continuing interest in

silhouettes which channel the 1960s.

The collection shows varied use of vinyl

design feature and stand alone pieces.

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Vfiles

A group of four relatively unknown men’s and women’s designers

from around the world,  each presenting a mini-collection.

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by designer, Tigran Avestiyan

Graduate of Central Saint Martins, London.

Returned to his native Russia to found his label.

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The collection is inspired by airport duty free items.

“The designer’s message, that of

the corruptive, corrosive nature of globalism.”

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by designer, Hye Gin Hamm

Recent of Parsons The New School for Design, New York.

The collection is inspired by

“a mix of American and Korean cultures, specifically,

American denim and bulky silhouettes evocative of traditional Korean monks.”

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nyfw vfiles denimAA2X0415.450x675

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by Russian designer, Dasha Selyanova

Graduate of Central Saint Martins, London.

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Graphic sports wear

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by designer, Detto Kazuma

Founder of D.TT.K,  a creative project and fashion label.

Deejay on the Tokyo fashion industry scene.

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Short trouser suiting in a caramel hue.

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Stand up for your rights: Karen Walker, a/w 2014 (NYFW)

13 Thursday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, design inspiration, fashion and politics, fashion discussion, fashion historic reference, history notes, New York Fashion Week, trouser suit

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Three aspects of Karen Walker’s a/w 2014 collection

promptly arrested my attention:

its inspiration:  the New Zealand suffragette movement

its clothing attitude:  the vibe, “I am confident”

its runway models:  of racial diversity

(image from zimbio.com):

designer Karen Walker

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Karen Walker hails from New Zealand,

 which has the distinct honour of being the first country

in the world to grant women full voting rights.

This landmark law (1893) established New Zealand

as the beacon of suffragette efforts world-wide.

(image from nzhistory.net.nz):

Signatures on the Suffrage Petition, 1893

which was presented to the NZ Parliament 

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New Zealand’s pioneering achievement set firm footing

on the first rung of the ladder towards

women’s  political and legal equality.

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It was not until after WWI, that women in

the United Kingdom (1918- partial, 1928 -full)

and the United States (1920 – but not to Native American women)

finally gained voting rights.

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(image arttel.co.nz):

Kate Sheppard, leader of the NZ suffragette movement

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As a native New Zealander, Ms. Walker has much to be proud:

of past … NZ – a shining example in the annals of women’s political history

of present … her collection – shown during New York Fashion Week

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Karen Walker,  a / w  2014

The Collection

(images from fashionising):

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Power girl without the puff

09 Sunday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, New York Fashion Week, patterns, prints

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autumn/winter 2014, hard / soft aesthetics, New York Fashion Week - a/w 2014, Nicky Zimmermann, trouser suit, Zimmermann - fashion label

Known internationally for her swimwear line,

Australian designer Nicky Zimmermann

(image from harpersbazaar.com.au):

presented an a/w 2014  collection,

which mixed tough girl attitude

with elements of gentle femininity

in perfect pairing of hard / soft accomplished with:

exaggerated biker-esque jacket worn over print

smartly tailored trouser suits

fluffy mohair wool knits

see-through crochet pieces

print mix

…

The outfits were anchored by high gloss

patent leather tassel loafers with black anklets –

adding another dimension to a powerful look.

…

(images from style.com):

 

The Collection

 

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