The extravagance and excess that characterized the Imperial Court during Elizaveta Petrovna’s tenure as the Empress of Russia (and that of Catherine the Great, subsequently) in the mid 18th century inspired the Tadashi Shoji Fall 2013 collection.
As the lights dimmed, then slowly turned back on inside The Studio in Lincoln Center on the afternoon of Thursday, February 7th, guests awaiting the commencement of the Timo Weiland Fall 2013 show were treated to a live performance by Tracy Antonopoulos and Ben Morsberger of New York-based indie rock band Cable, their slightly retro, punk-flavored sounds establishing an edgy ambiance that carried on through the entire show.
As soon as the first model turned the corner and emerged onto the runway at the Richard Chai LOVEFall 2013 show, held on Thursday, February 7th at Lincoln Center, audiences knew they’d be enlisting in Chai’s fashion army.
It was challenging to pinpoint the exact overarching theme in the Nicholas K Fall 2013 collection shown yesterday at 9:00 a.m.
The makeup, hair, and nail looks created for the Creatures of the Wind Fall 2013 show, which took place earlier today at Eyebeam Studios in New York City, touched upon the many concepts that informed the collection – from the references to the bold colors and dynamic street art that typified 1980s youth culture to the Pop Art-influenced, kitschy, and colorful furniture pieces designed by Italian design and architecture group Memphis Group.
Jackson Pollock’s influence on the work of San Francisco-bred artist Aaron Young extends beyond their shared interest in abstract shapes.
There was no shortage of drama at the Rafael Cennamo Spring 2013 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, held on September 8th at The Box in Lincoln Center.
In an act of fashion serendipity, while Mara Hoffman was at Lincoln Center showcasing her “Aloha” collection, New Zealand-bred designer Rebecca Taylor stood backstage at the Highline Stages in New York City’s meatpacking district, unveiling her own Hawaii-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
Admittedly, as a seasoned cinematic scaredy cat, I’ve never watched a Japanese horror film — heck, I’ve barely watched some of the classic American scary flicks that have become synonymous with the genre on a national scale (and yes, that includes Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist).
Designer Walter Baker showcased his W118 by Walter Baker Spring 2013 collection, inspired by the “modern jetsetter,” during a presentation held on September 7th in The Box at Lincoln Center.
