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Posted 2 months, 9 days ago. on March 15, 2012 by Joanna
The Liu Wen Express – Liu Wen travels to her home country of China and visits notable sites for the latest issue of T Magazine. Captured by Angelo Pennetta, Liu wears standout spring looks from the likes of Balenciaga, Akris and Jil Sander selected by stylist Ethel Park. Locations such as the Temple of Liu, Statue of Mao Zedong and Yuelu Academy serve as the perfect backdrop to the intimate portraits.
Read the article and interview online at T Magazine
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Posted 2 months, 22 days ago. on March 2, 2012 by Joanna
Isabel Marant’s Western Fall – Not a label known for following trends, the fall 2012 collection from Isabel Marant let its carefree spirit fly with the designer’s latest presentation shown during Paris Fashion Week. Inspired by southwestern style and cowgirls, autumn embraced feminine ruffles, floral detailing, casual denim and leather. Fringe and metallic accents brought an authentic touch to the well-tread theme. A muted color palette with pops of scarlet, electric blue and pink grounded the new season with a modern take on old west style.
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Posted 2 months, 22 days ago. on March 2, 2012 by Joanna
Dior’s Classic Fall – Bill Gaytten looked towards the archives for inspiration with his second mainline collection for Dior’s fall 2012 presentation. With still no official word on a permanent creative director, the new season showcased demure forties and fifties inspired silhouettes in a muted color palette of taupe, black and burgundy. Despite the lack of Galliano opulence, Gaytten offered a lovely refinement for the autumn season with ballerina inspired shapes. Cinched jackets, pleated skirts and jewelry style embellishments dominate the Dior woman’s wardrobe for autumn.
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Posted 2 months, 23 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.
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Posted 2 months, 23 days ago. on March 1, 2012 by Joanna
Balmain’s Bejeweled Fall – Marking his second season as creative director of Balmain, French designer Olivier Rousteing look towards Fabergé eggs gave to Elizabeth Taylor as inspiration for the label’s fall 2012 collection. Balmain’s signature military inspired jackets took an elegant turn in the form of pearl and gem adorned skin-tight dresses, outerwear and velvet pants. Strong shoulders brought an androgynous edge to the ultra-sexy silhouettes in neutral hues of black, nude and mint green. Despite the classic reference, Rousteing still kept Balmain’s modern edge for the upcoming autumn with razor sharp precision.
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Posted 2 months, 23 days ago. on March 1, 2012 by Joanna
Balenciaga’s Power Dressing – Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière sent out his own vision of 80′s power dressing with the label’s fall 2012 collection presented during Paris Fashion Week. Coats with puffed-up shoulders opened the show, featuring bright dresses in electric blue and scarlet layered underneath. Metallic detailing and graphic prints brought a futuristic appeal to the strong silhouettes. Besides outerwear, the autumn season also offered mid-length skirts and slouchy trousers.
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Liu Wen is a Chinese model best known for her appearances in Vogue China and was recently named the new face of Estee Lauder. She belongs to Marilyn Agency and was Fashion Gone Rogue’s March Model of the Month.
