Once upon a time, hosiery was a strictly functional realm, with women mainly using flesh-toned pantyhose for the purpose of covering up exposed skin in so as to make any ensembles involving skirts and dresses more palatable for the office or for formal affairs.
The fashions seen on the red carpet at the 2013 Emmy Awards were fascinating in that, despite some coincidental commonalities, there were no tedious themes — colors ranged from fiery reds to snowy whites and icy blues; silhouettes ranged from mermaid tale gowns to strapless column dresses; and even necklines varied dramatically, from deep Vs to demure halters.
Last night’s 2013 Emmy Awards was a bit of a snoozefest — there were the seemingly endless song-and-dance numbers (and, as someone who loathes musicals, these were enough to make me wince), the “upsets” that seemed designed to shock rather than to commend outstanding actors (Jeff Daniels over Bryan Cranston?
New York Fashion Week may seem really glamorous and fun to all those who haven’t experienced it but, for industry insiders, it’s a bit reminiscent of final exams season in college.
The brother-and-sister design team comprising 10-year-old New York City-based brand Nicholas K, Nicholas and Christopher Kunz embarked upon a journey through a reservation in Central Arizona and, in the process, found inspiration for their brand’s Spring 2014 collection.
Mexican-American designer Cesar Galindo looked to the future when designing the Spring 2014 CZAR by Cesar Galindo collection, showcased in The Box at Lincoln Center on the afternoon of Monday, September 9th.
When creating their Spring 2014 collection, Timo Weiland designers Alan Eckstein and Timo Weiland assembled a mood board that displayed images cobbled together from their Instagram feeds, which the duo felt had properly documented their daily comings and goings.
After several seasons of ultra elaborate manicures hitting the runways — some boasting holographic, rubbery, or velvety finishes; others encrusted with pearls, sequins, crystals, beads, and glitter; and others featuring intricate hand-painted designs — we’re seeing a return to minimalism for Spring 2014, with a plethora of sheer pink, creamy nude, and soft gray nail lacquers.
My lovely readers, I’ve been trying my hardest to keep you abreast of all my comings-and-goings during New York Fashion Week, but I have to admit that the breakneck pace of this week has left me a bit discombobulated — and, as a result, I’m playing major catch-up here.
Minimalism has dominated the Spring 2014 runways, with nude lips, near-bare lids, mascara-less lashes, and muted fingernails popping up in show after show.
