Showing posts with label Ralph Lauren. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ralph Lauren. Show all posts

Saturday, September 13, 2014

NYFW: A uniformed closing at Jacobs and Klein

Calvin Klein S/S '15; image source: style.com
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the end of New York fashion week this season also marked thirteen years since 9/11 (okay, it probably has a lot to do with it), but this Thursday designers showed us uniforms.

It first started with Ralph Lauren who presented safari-clad models parading in a juxtaposition of bold and earthy colors and four hours after that 10 o'clock presentation, Calvin Klein bravely dived into the navy. For Spring, Francisco Costa decided to ditch the knitwear that made his Fall show popular with the crowd and go back to what he used to do best - pure minimalism.

The show opened with super tall models dressed in layered navy outfits that came with an optical illusion. The girls weren't actually that tall, it was the slim and elongated silhouette that gave us the impression. To achieve that effect, Mr. Costa cre-ated body-conscious knee-length dresses were worn over skirts that reached the ankles and featured metal belts which gave models a higher waistline. And while successful, some of the outfits suffered because of the no-slit policy and created unwanted creases and false bellies, but the team has enough time to fix its mistake and alter the pieces before the collection hits the stores.

As per usual, Marc Jacobs was the one closing the week. Last season was the designer's first design-ing for his namesake label only in sixteen years, having parted ways with Louis Vuitton six months earlier. For Fall, he showed everyone that he is now again capable of creating an all-round collection that isn't short on design, fabrics or finishing touches but it seems like that was one lucky strike as things yesterday got back to 'normal'.
Marc Jacobs S/S '15; image source: nytimes.com
Everyone is already familiar with Mr. Jacobs' obsession with uniforms so his Spring show brought nothing new to the table. All fifty-five looks from the collection revolved around one with slight modifi-cations to the silhouette which was mostly oversize, sloppy and clinged around the waist with a satin sash. There was again embroidery but this time it was uninspired since it only featured half Pokemon-like eggs in navy blue, standard-issue green and khaki matching the actual clothes and besides puffy sleeves and balloon skirts we saw not much else.

The only exciting part? That bubble-gum pink house in the middle of the huge runway.

For more photos of the collections go to Style.com and don't forget to follow me on Twitter!

Thursday, February 20, 2014

What will Lupita Nyong'o wear to Oscars 2014?

As we are counting down the days until the 86th Academy Awards, we all probably have one question in mind: "What will the big stars wear on the red carpet?"

To answer your question, here is my prediction about the fantastic newcomer Lupita Nyong'o.
What will Lupita Nyong'o wear to Oscars 2014 Elie Saab choice
I personally believe the ideal fashion choice for the Supporting Actress nominated star Lupita Nyong'o would be Elie Saab. Even though I often point out Saab's lack of inventiveness and creative direction - the man can make a dramatic dress. Every year there is at least one Saab dress being worn to the Oscars and I think this year the honor will go to Ms. Nyong'o. She could either select the white ballgown with multicolored flower embellishments or a more simple gown in a striking pink color like the one pictured above.

Another major possibility is that Lupita will wear a custom made dress by Miuccia Prada as the actress recently starred in Miu Miu's S/S '14 campaign and has worn the brand several times before. Also she could end up wearing a custom dress by Chanel - a house that usually snags the year's IT star -  or perhaps an ethereal 'all american' Ralph Lauren gown from the latest F/W 14.15 collection.
Will Lupita Nyong'o choose to wear Miu Miu, Prada, Chanel or Ralph Lauren to Oscars 2014 red carpet fashion
Which designer do you think Lupita Nyong'o is going to wear to this year's Academy Awards?

Which designer do you think Lupita Nyong'o is going to wear to this year's Academy Awards?
  
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Stay tuned as more outfit predictions for stars like 
Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence are coming soon!