Classics, Colours and Metallics for Triarchy!

Mercedes-Benz Start-Up finalist, Triarchy Brand showed their first collection at the Studio.  This BC-based denim line opened the show with three models, two guys and a girl putting on a jeans from a pile of denim at the back of the runway – a little confusing at first.  This was followed by the rest of […]

Metallic Warriors at Hervé Léger

Like Christian Louboutin’s red soles, Hervé Léger‘s signature bandage dresses are hard to miss.  They’re very similar season after season, and one dress can last years without looking like it’s “out” (unless you’re season-obsessed).  The upcoming collection is no exception.  There seems to be a warrior theme to the collection – many shiny metallics (a […]

NYFW: Feminine 80s Menswear Inspired Lace at Ruffian F/W 2011

Cynthia Cheng Mintz For Fall/Winter 2011, Ruffian is all about lace, with more than half the pieces containing this elegant material.  It is also very much 1980s inspired – not only are we seeing the lace, but also shoulder pads (the show opened with pieces that were inspired by formal menswear) as well as poofy numbers that remind many […]