Posted 16 days ago. on May 10, 2012 by Joanna

This Place is Your Space – Photographer Cara Stricker and stylist Zara Mirkin capture models Hannah Holman, Julia Nobis, Zippora Seven, Alexandra Richards and Sojourner Morrell in casual looks for these lo-fi images featured in LoveWant Magazine. The girls show off a lighter side of fashion in simple tees and lingerie inspired ensembles on the city streets.
Posted 1 month, 21 days ago. on April 5, 2012 by Joanna

Birthday Girls – The March issue of W Korea celebrates seven years with seven top models including Crystal Renn, Maryna Linchuk, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Anais Mali, Julia Nobis, Hyoni Kang and Valerija Kelava. Photographed by Hong Jang Hyun with styling by Karina Givargisoff (De Facto Inc.), the girls all wear colorful wigs and pastel frocks from Louis Vuitton’s spring 2012 collection. Set design by Donnie Myers creates a room of colorful tulle and wallpaper. / Manicure by Dawn Sterling, Hair by Shon, Makeup by Sally Branka
Posted 2 months, 26 days ago. on March 1, 2012 by Joanna

Ricci’s Dark Elegance – For fall 2012, Nina Ricci creative director Peter Copping delivered dark elegance with an autumn color palette of inky black, plum, burgundy and ash grey dominating the runway. Despite the gothic colors, the Ricci woman was still her ladylike self with fur embellished gloves, hourglass silhouettes and modest hemlines. Lush wool coats were matched with sheer chiffon pieces and heavy knits. Using a mix of the classic and the modern, Copping managed to give the signature Ricci sophistication a slight edge for the upcoming autumn.
Posted 2 months, 26 days ago. on March 1, 2012 by Joanna

Mugler’s Insect Fall – For fall 2012, Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti looked towards the archives for inspiration with Thierry Mugler’s 1997 “Insect” collection. The new season plays with arthropod shapes, featuring winged shoulders, furry sleeves, high slits and insect-like cut outs. A color palette of mostly black and white lets the shapes of autumn stand out. For the final section of the show, Formichetti sent out a parade of all black with lightweight hoods and sheer sleeves.
Posted 2 months, 27 days ago. on February 29, 2012 by Joanna

Dries’ Eastern Fall – For fall 2012, Dries Van Noten embraced an Asian inspired outing with lush coats, tailored suiting and patterned jackets influenced by designs in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. The Van Noten woman takes her trip to the East with streamlined silhouettes and dragon or floral prints matched with fur adorned parkas. The Belgian designer’s distinct menswear influence loosened at times, providing delicate dresses and skirts in kaleidoscopic hues of citrus orange, turquoise, jade and ivory. Despite using a well-established theme, Van Noten brought something fresh and distinctly modern to the upcoming autumn.
Posted 2 months, 29 days ago. on February 27, 2012 by Joanna

Cavalli’s Sumptuous Fall – Roberto Cavalli presented a sumptuous fall 2012 collection made of pure glamour for the final day of Milan Fashion Week. Cavalli’s vision of autumn included short dresses in jewel toned colors of emerald-green, plum, fuchsia, electric blue and burgundy. Animal prints, fur and leather gloves dominated the runway as models sported long bohemian locks matched with smokey eyes. As the show continued, Cavalli introduced maxi dresses layered underneath long overcoats. Saving the best for last, supermodel Naomi Campbell closed the show in a stunning beaded gown with a plunging neckline.