RESORT 14' II

 ROCHAS

To be honest, I was uninterested in the first half of this collection but the dresses later on caught my attention. A dress that could otherwise be very "grandma" was slit up the thigh with a tiny belt, adding an instant chic factor. I'm also obsessed with the fantastic paper-like texture on that green skirt and the volume of the pink dress. Lastly--I will never get over my obsession of orange and purple/blue, it's one of my favorite color pairings.

 BALENCIAGA

Mr. Wang did another cool black and white job this season. Drawing from what appears like Balenciaga heritage, he successfully executed pieces with round silhouettes, strong drapery, and controlled volume like the stunning dresses and separates throughout. The fringey sandals and hats are growing on me too...

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

I literally had to sort down my favorite looks to 6 in this collection; everything was just so incredibly wearable and appealing. I loved the overall athletic look in the pieces, from the boxy look of the short sleeves on the shift dresses to the track pants and bermudas (sheer...so perfect). I was also astounded by the color palette, which spanned from amalgamation of brights to all neutrals in a flawless manner. Also, the accessories are so on point--give me those blue sandals ASAP. 

CALVIN KLEIN

I always look forward to what Costa does every season as a minimalist. I am always intrigued by the way he seamlessly incorporates hardware into his designs; last seasons large, pilgrim-esque belts were replaced by thin, refined buckles for this collection. The collection just makes me want to wear crop tops ad loose maxi skirts everywhere I possibly can for the summer. Bravo. 

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PRE-FALL '13 Loves II

CHLOE Ever since Claire took over Chloe, she has consistently delivered beautifully tailored pieces that speak of the simple but always chic French style. The crisp pleats and sharply cut pants and coats are perfect when paired with more effeminate features like eyelet lace and delicate collars.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER I am always intrigued by how Lhuillier is able to translate her skill of gorgeous draping and dressmaking into ready-to-wear pieces. You can see those skills in the cuts of her blouses and skirts. I also love the very obvious pebbled leather texture in the second coat and that reptilian texture on that pullover. Ultimately, I am most in awe by her ethereal gowns (those last two just get me)--especially with the last piece, I feel like Lhuillier is the only one who can pull off a mix of chiffon, lace, and silk in  a single dress. 

GUCCI I never thought that I would enjoy plaid and oversized belt buckles this much, since I'm pretty sure that combination existed sometime in my fashion faux-pas ridden childhood. I admire the styling in this collection; the '40s waves are perfect with both the fitted, tailored looks as well as the voluminous features. 

HONOR With a cast of sylph-like models, this collection conveyed a very feminine fairy-like quality to me. I loved everything from the organic floral prints to the petal-like tailoring in the separates. 

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Looking through the Calvin Klein Collection is always a breath of fresh air in between some of the rather unconventional pre-fall collections. I am, and will forever be, a fan of strong, structured silhouettes and a minimal color palette.

MISSONI I love how the signature knits are flawlessly incorporated with other staple pieces such as a fur-collared coat or leather trousers. I found the color transition very interesting yet cohesive; it began with a monochrome gray scale, then worked towards rusty fall hues contrasted with an electric blue, and slowly mixed in jet black.  By the way, did you know that the private plane of the Missonis (with them in it! yikes!) has been reported missing? More HERE
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