FASHION Magazine
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How heavy metal became the cool kid of the fashion industry
At first glance, Motorhead and Iron Maiden may not look like your typical fashion icons (salivating war-pigs and maniacal zombies seem a little far removed from Fashion Week, no?)—and yet, the aesthetic they pioneered has endured for the last 40-plus years, albeit within more alternative circles. The bad assery that comes along with wearing a gnarly, […]
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Fall 2011 trend report: 83 of the best bets in coats, dresses, shoes, bags and more!
By Sarah Casselman and Susie Sheffman
From swinging ’60s to cowgirl chic, the hot looks
and perfect pieces you need for fall.View by trend: Colour | Strict Rules | Tux Luxe | Flash Mob | Mod Squad
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MFW diary: Worshipping Marni while lusting after Brioni
Left: Brioni shot by Elisabetta Villa/Stringer Right: Marni shot by Keystone Press. As I am waiting for Brioni to begin, I notice that all the staff is wearing the latest object of my affection: the horn necklace worn by Irina Lazereanu in our April issue (stay tuned for a preview). I’m lusting big time!
But first things first: let’s discuss Marni while we wait. The congregation was in full rapture at the church of Consuelo Castiglioni this fine Sunday morning in Milan. Castaglioni sure knows how to preach to the converted by showing yet another strong, glamorous collection that was modern and precise. Full of many of the trends that have swept Milan fashion week including forest green, block heeled mary janes, gold lurex, geometric prints, stiff leather, strict rigorous volumes, cocooning egg shapes and fur, each was featured in her very own special way. Hallelujah!
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Dispatch from Milan: A lacy affair at Dolce & Gabbana, plus schoolgirls at Versus, short-sleeve dresses and more
DOLCE & GABBANA Spring 2011. Photography by Peter Stigter Yank your grandma’s white linen tablecloths off the table! If Dolce & Gabbana have their way, spring will be a lacy white affair with doilies, curtains and table linens doing double duty as pretty, feminine dresses, bloomers, corsets, lady suits and babydolls. The dynamic duo did their favorite silhouettes all in “bianco” lace, embroidery and broderie anglaise. With only a few soft floral prints, a smidge of black lace and some signature leopard prints thrown in the mix, the collection was almost singularly one note–and a clean, fresh and a fabulously feminine, one at that.
