Posts for September 14th 2012

Best Bags From the Spring 2013 Fashion Week Runway

fashion week Sep 14, 2012

The Chicest Bags From New York's Spring 2013 Runways

While it may be too early to say which of the styles recently spotted on New York's runways will turn out to be the It bags of Spring 2013, there are already plenty of contenders.

by Christina Perez

While it may be too early to say which of the styles recently spotted on New York's runways will turn out to be the It bags of Spring 2013, there are already plenty of contenders. From the checkered and chained clutches at Victoria Beckham to the boxy totes emblazoned with florals at 3.1 Phillip Lim, the possibilities are endless. To make the competition just a little easier, we've gathered up some of the best of them — and we'll be adding more as they come in. Start the bidding now.

Cover Photo: Greg Kessler

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Best Shoes Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week

Shoes! The Best From New York's Spring 2013 Runways

There's a second, quieter story on the runways this week, one that's hard to fully absorb as each collection quickly whizzes by.

by Christina Perez

There's a second, quieter story on the runways this week, one that's hard to fully absorb as each collection quickly whizzes by. We're talking about shoes here, and buyers beware: next season's batch is filled with knockouts sure to test your budgetary willpower.

From the sweetly printed pumps with sleek metal heels at Kate Spade New York to the point d'esprit peep-toe booties at Jason Wu, these are the shoes that are already topping our wish list for Spring 2013 — up close and personal, straight from New York's recent runways. And like any good shopping list, ours is ever-growing, so we'll be adding more just as soon as they march in.

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Fashion Week Street Style | New York Spring 2013

Street Style Sep 14, 2012

New York Fashion Week Street Style — Spring 2013 Edition

Some might argue that the best show of the week is not on the runways but on the street.

by Christina Perez

Some might argue that the best show of the week is not on the runways but on the street. Herein, our picks for the most gorgeous, inspiring, and awe-inducing looks to hit the sidewalks this New York Fashion Week. And, be sure to check back daily — we'll be adding more each day.

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Roberto Cavalli Blogs About Milan Fashion Week Schedule

Roberto Cavalli Sep 14, 2012

Roberto Cavalli Blogs Complaints About Milan Fashion Week Schedule

Roberto Cavalli took to his blog to accuse the Italian Chamber of Fashion of giving him bad placement in the Milan Fashion Week schedule for Spring 2013.

by Justin Fenner

Roberto Cavalli took to his blog to accuse the Italian Chamber of Fashion of giving him bad placement in the Milan Fashion Week schedule for Spring 2013.

The designer detailed his complaints in a post called "The Uselessness of the National Fashion Chamber." In it, Cavalli explained that he usually shares the last day of the Milan shows with Giorgio Armani, and was counting on their combined star power to keep foreign journalists in town for a little while longer before they head off to Paris Fashion Week, which overlaps with Milan this season. But Armani is scheduled to show on Sunday, Sept. 23, and Cavalli's show is set for the following Monday, the 24th. Cavalli worried that some journalists may leave early to get settled in Paris before shows start early on Sept. 25.

"As usual, the Camera Nazionale della Moda is washing its hands of the situation and it will not go against the wishes of 'Little King' Armani, and therefore the problems are mine alone," he wrote. "What can I do? Do I stay the final day, running the risk that some foreign journalists will forego my show, or should I overlap with smaller fry, smaller brands, acting as some of my colleagues do?"

Cavalli isn't the only designer who's encountered scheduling problems in Milan. Last month, Jil Sander announced that she would schedule her own shows independently because she couldn't find an ideal time slot.

Fashion Week Street Style Accessories Spring 2013

Street Style Sep 14, 2012

New York Fashion Week Recap: the Best Accessories Spotted on the Streets

It's all about the finishing touches.

by Christina Perez

It's all about the finishing touches. The standout street-style stars from this New York Fashion Week combined their imaginative ensembles with some of the brightest, boldest shoes, handbags, and jewelry we've seen in seasons. From shoes with colorful Lucite heels to handbags shaped like the moon, here are the most creative accessories we saw during this very well-dressed week.

New York Fashion Week Street Style Spring 2013

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Vena Cava Spring 2013

Childhood trips to Tijuana inspired Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock's Spring 2013 collection for Vena Cava.

by Justin Fenner

Childhood trips to Tijuana inspired Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock's Spring 2013 collection for Vena Cava. The offering was infused with the feeling of Summers spent south of the border: plenty of colorful stripes abounded on everything from jackets to skirts, while a triangle cutout detail decorated the necklines of a number of garments.

There were office-appropriate clothes (a pair of plain yet well-tailored black trousers comes to mind) as well as flirty cocktail frocks in vibrant colors and skirts in interesting prints. A feeling of inclusiveness made it an even richer offering. "The clothes are not just meant to look good on an 18-year-old model," Mayock said. "They are for real women to wear every day."

Source: Courtesy of Vena Cava

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