Sarah Stevenson Hints Spring in her Fall/Winter 2011 Collection

Collections presented at the studio are usually a hit or miss.  The more intimate space gives the audience a closer look at the pieces, but at the same time, the lack of tiered seating made it difficult for anyone not in the front row or in an aisle seat to see the looks properly – […]

Creative Elegance and Sophistication at Fendi

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Courtesy of Style.com, this video shows highlights and commentary from the Fendi show at Milan Fashion Week.  Based on what we’re seeing in the video, there’s a lot of colour, translucent sleeves (with gold bits!) as well as colourful prints on leather.  Unlike many of the other shows so far this year, this collection […]

Come Fly Away with Prada

The show was an hour late (or, in fashion-speak, half an hour), but it was definitely worth it.  Prada‘s Fall/Winter 2011 line’s all about flight.  Ranging from aviator sunglasses to caps and big button coats the collection also had vibes several decades, ranging from mod 1960s to the 1980s.  The “it” item, fur, was also a big […]

Gucci Goes 70s Fabulous

Cynthia Cheng Mintz OK, it comes to no surprise that the 1970s are back.  However, Gucci, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, takes it even one step further, making the 1970s even more extreme.  The collection’s most dominant colours were in the greens and teals.  Purples and burnt oranges/tans were also seen.  Fall/Winter 2011 is filled with fur-trimmed […]

Earthy Green Woodstock Chic and Glitter at Anna Sui

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Anna Sui‘s Fall/Winter 2011 collection says several things, including Woodstock Chic and shimerly shine.  From hippie-inspired tunics, peasant blouses, eastern-inspired tops and wide-legged pants modelled by girls with very long, straight hair to dresses with shiny fabric, there were also pops of old world glamour with light, creamy furs.  Of course, the bohemian look is not unfamilliar […]

Cool, Vibrant Wintery Whites and Teals at Nanette Lepore

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Winter whites opened Nanette Lepore‘s Fall/Winter collection with brilliant shine, giving off a cool, yet confortable feel.  With soft, flowing fabrics, there was a feeling of a beautiful winter wonderland which was emphasized even on the models’ legs with white tights.   Later pieces included some greys, blacks as well as teals towards the end of the […]

Colourful Furs and 1980s Office Chic for Michael Kors’ F/W 2011 Collection

Cynthia Cheng Mintz  Celebrating his 30th anniversary this year, Michael Kors presented his Fall/Winter 2011 collection with a palette consisting predominantly of neutral greys, camels, whites and blacks along with a pop of colour (blushes, purple and two very eye-popping red pieces)  here and there for the women’s collection.  With both work-appropriate as well as evening, the styles […]

‘Glamazons’ Dominate Herve Leger

Cynthia Cheng Mintz The theme for Herve Leger by Max Azria’s Fall/Winter 2011 line was “The Glamazon” according to pre-show interviews.  Not straying too much from past collections of uber-tight dresses, Fall/Winter 2011 consisted of a great deal of bling and shine.  Unlike many other collections, there is an emphasis of showing off the knees, […]

Sleek, Military Inspired Looks at Marc Jacobs

Cynthia Cheng Mintz With Marilyn Manson’s “Beautiful People” blasting, Marc Jacobs‘ fall/winter line strutted down a U-shaped runway with pillars running down the middle.  Filled with sleek pencil skirts and dresses as well as military-inspired jackets, the collection also consisted of interesting looking polkadot pill box hats which sort of distracted the collection a little. Much of […]

Fall for Confidence with Monique Lhuillier

Cynthia Cheng Mintz On a runway with winter-like branches at the back, models strutted Monique Lhullier‘s Fall/Winter 2011 collection.  Featuring a palette of blacks, off-whites and reds, the collection consisted of many pieces that Monique herself described as one that shows off a woman’s confidence.  From feathery tops and skirts to flowing sheer and leg […]