Posted 1 month, 2 days ago. on April 23, 2012 by Joanna

McQ’s Military Chic – For fall 2012, Alexander McQueen’s offshoot line McQ looked towards British tradition and military inspired fashion with a collection of strict silhouettes featuring a gothic undertone. Model Meghan Collison dons the autumn designs in a color palette of army green, cream, black and oxblood. From cinched waists to bell-shaped skirts, the season toes the line between masculinity and femininity. Tops offer delicate lace and splashes of color with kaleidoscopic prints. Footwear is equestrian inspired matched with chain detailing. Accessories include bridle harness-inspired bags, tartan totes and leather bags. Overall, fall is a strong outing for McQ by Alexander McQueen with a unique take on youthful danger.
Posted 1 month, 23 days ago. on April 2, 2012 by Joanna

Fresh Fall Fashion – Juicy Couture’s fall 2012 lookbook taps models Magdalena Frackowiak and Toni Garrn to display the new collection of youthfully fashionable ensembles. Embracing color for the new season; paisley, stripes, plaid and animal prints serve as the main styles for fall. For outerwear, Juicy uses fitted blazers and faux fur as a coverup for the cooler months. Accessories include fedora style hats and mini clutches which bring a sophistication to the flirty autumn pieces.
Posted 1 month, 26 days ago. on March 30, 2012 by Joanna

Sleek Glamour – Canadian designer Mikhael Kale’s eponymous label finds a balance between sportswear inspired looks and daywear glamour for its fall 2012 collection. The style book images star Elise Hélène Gatschene photographed by Felix Wong in a grungy setting. The new season focuses on structure and shape with origami like folds and feminine ruffles dominating the sleek silhouettes. A dark color palette of crimson red, inky black and burgundy paired with neutral hues places focus on patchwork style patterns and razor sharp cutouts for an outing of tough glamour. / Hair and makeup by Natalie Ventola @ Plutino Group
Posted 1 month, 29 days ago. on March 27, 2012 by Joanna

Never Too Much – Italian designer Gaetano Navarra embraces a 90s energy for his fall 2012 collection featuring a vibrant color palette of fuchsia, sapphire blue, lavender and rich metallic materials. The look book images bring the already character-filled creations to life with the structural shapes, fur-trimmed coats and spiky studs all worn by a smiling model. Styled by Vogue Italia fashion editor Alice Gentilucci and photographed by Karel Losenicky, the autumn season gets leggy with short hemlines and knee-high boots for a playful take on 90s fashion.
Posted 2 months, 14 days ago. on March 12, 2012 by Joanna

Transforming Fall – Australian label Scanlan and Theodore dabbles in a mix of day and evening wear for its fall 2012 collection. Key colors of the new season include inky black, rich metallic, navy and taupe. Fur embellished coats, sequined adorned gowns and wool-blend fabrics serve as the textiles of the upcoming season. Mid-length skirts dominate the autumn as do animal patterns sometimes matched with sheer material. The balance between modern edge and ladylike elegance is struck perfectly for the Scanlan and Theodore woman this fall.
Posted 2 months, 15 days ago. on March 11, 2012 by Joanna

Wearable Vision – Hien Le’s fall 2012 collection focuses on craftsmanship and textiles for the Berlin based designer’s fourth outing. Light layering of cotton, silk and alcantara show a minimal vision of the upcoming autumn with a hint of sportswear influence. A muted color palette of green mint, citrus orange and powder blue stray from traditional fall hues, and instead inspires seasonless dressing paired with lightweight knits.