Everyone has an opinion on Fashion’s Night Out, which was initiated in 2009 as a way to encourage consumers to shop during the economic slump. The supportive crowd feels it’s a great way for fashion enthusiasts to mingle with celebrities, frequent their favorite retail haunts and enjoy free champagne while detractors complain about the large…
Despite the many articles written about the lack of diversity on the runway and even protests calling for a change, New York Fashion Week is still overwhelmingly white. Jezebel reports: This season, 151 New York designers’ shows were covered by Style.com. Those shows presented 4479 individual women’s wear “looks” to buyers and press, representing 4479…
Laquan Smith, the New York-based designer, who boasts fans in celebrities like Andre Leon Talley and Rihanna, finds inspiration in varied places for his collections. One season, he selected a water goddess as his muse; another he was inspired by his travels and a particularly beautiful garden in France. This season, his point of…
Tracy Reese famously designed the dress FLOTUS Michelle Obama wore to the Democratic National Convention but long before that, we’ve been a fan of the designer. In fact, her presentation is one of the shows at New York Fashion Week we look forward to the most. This season, she built on her signature polished, feminine…
New York Fashion Week officially starts today (though a few shows and parties have already taken place) and we’re excited for what is considered the most important week in the fashion industry. From Lincoln Center in midtown to Milk Studios in downtown Manhattan, the city is buzzing with energy and excitement as designers present and…
New York Fashion Week came to an end last Thursday and though the week received little fanfare compared to past seasons, there were a few collections that stood out from the fray. Featuring the work of black designers, these looks were wearable and inspired. They boasted impeccable structure and refined silhouettes, befitting of a stylish…
Laquan Smith is only 23 and yet has already established himself as a supremely talented designer. Whether inspired by the colors and fluidity of water, or by the garden scenery during his many travels, Laquan produces collections that are beautiful, modern and decidedly feminine. He has a great grasp of the female body, creating silhouettes that…
The Korto Momolu A/W collection entitled “Monaco” combines femininity, elegance and futurism for a wearable line earmarked for women of all shapes and sizes. Dark and metallic hues come together to uplift evening gowns, jumpsuits, sweaters and day dresses which a vibrant jolt of neon. Inspired by starlets and jet-setters, the Korto Momolu collection exudes…
Season after season, Tracy Reese never disappoints and her Fall 2012 collection was no different. With femininity and sophistication in mind, Reese gave us a show that left us all anticipating the fall fashion season. Unlike other shows which tend to err on the side of darker hues, Reese used vibrant colors, bold patterns and…
Can you believe New York Fashion Week is about to start again? Excitement fills the air in Manhattan as stylistas, fashionistas and divas alike are getting prepared to check out the Fall 2012 collections by the most coveted designers. Here are four designers of color we’re checking for, Clutchettes!
