* images via vogue.com, Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW When compiling the paisley trend report last week, I fell in love with Etro’s Fall collection. The colors, textures and prints are absolutely stunning. One of my favorite details is the use of fishnet, both printed and knitted, sprinkled throughout the collection. I always think of Etro as the [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘velvet’
November 18, 2011
Etro Spring ’12
*images via vogue.com, Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW The VERY bright, VERY bold prints seen at Etro Spring ’12 ruled in terms of press coverage and exposure, but these simple and dramatic beauties swept me off my feet. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a theme, in this case the zigzag, being used consistently and tastefully throughout a [...]
July 19, 2011
Print Round-Up: Couture Collections Fall 2011
I adore the camouflages prints seen at Jean Paul Gaultier. The lack of actual elements within the print allows the silhouette details to shine through. An amazing use of color and print! We are seeing less and less animal prints on the runway, but these two looks from Giambattista Valli are fantastic! The voluminous silhouettes [...]
April 12, 2011
Alberta Ferretti Fall ’11
*images via style.com I love these looks from Alberta Ferretti. The colors are beautiful and are really striking when used in the simple, 2-color prints. My favorite group is in the 2nd photo. The luxurious prints and fabrics are perfect for the simple silhouettes and the combination creates a timeless look..beautiful!
April 6, 2011
Roberto Cavalli Fall ’11
*images via style.com There are so many prints and trims used in this collection and I love every bit of it…Cavalli is the KING of animal prints and he went in a great direction by combining animal prints with lace, sequins, and velvet in a sort of armour-like, victorian-era manner.
April 4, 2011
Aquilano.Rimondi
*images via vogue.com, by Marcio Madeira I love the velvet textures and lady-like glamour throughout this collection…just stunning!
March 24, 2011
Erdem Fall ’11
*images via vogue.com As you can see I am making my way through the fall collections at a snails pace. But there are just so many amazing prints to see and I don’t want to miss anything! I love the painterly look that is going on, but my favorite piece is the 2nd dress from [...]
March 23, 2011
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall ’11
*images via style.com This crazy make up freaks me out, but I love all the prints in this collection!
February 22, 2011
velvet takeover at NYFW
* image credits clockwise: Carolina Herrera Fall ’11 via vogue.com by Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW, Proenza Schouler Fall ’11 via vogue.com by Olivier Claisse/firstVIEW, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall ’11 via vogue.com by Olivier Claisse/firstVIEW, Proenza Schouler Fall ’11 via vogue.com by Olivier Claisse/firstVIEW, Cynthia Rowley via style.com VELVET IS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! Cut it, dye it, burn it, [...]
