Articles by: Laurie Espino

Pret Reporteur: Here Comes The Perfect Dress

Pret Reporteur: Here Comes The Perfect Dress

0 by / on May 20, 2013, 9:00 am / in Magazine, Pret Reporteur

With the spring season in full swing and summer creeping around the corner, there’s one thing that’s making its way on everyone’s calendar: wedding season. If your social events summary reads more like the Sunday Times’ nuptial announcements, you’ve probably got a few to-dos lurking in your head besides the ceremony itself. Between the showers, bachlorette parties, and luncheons, it’s [...]

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Pret Reportuer: The New Age of Neon

Pret Reportuer: The New Age of Neon

0 by / on April 22, 2013, 11:00 am / in Magazine, Pret Reporteur

We try to block out the days when it was considered awesome to wear glow-in-the-dark pants and matching shoes. We almost totally forgot when it was considered the height of cool to have a day-glow bra illuminating beneath white cotton tees. Yes, these less than fashionable moments of our past were almost lost in time, until neon became in-style again. [...]

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Pret Reporteur: April Showers

Pret Reporteur: April Showers

0 by / on April 1, 2013, 12:00 pm / in Magazine, Pret Reporteur

Spring is finally making its presence known these days, but not without a price. While we anxiously wait for the blossoming days of sunshine and cool breezes, we are presently stuck with unpredictable showers, sudden bursts of cold air and the occasional gusts of monstrous winds. With so many weather elements to keep in mind, it makes it more than [...]

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Pret Reporteur: March Madness – Fashion Edition

Pret Reporteur: March Madness – Fashion Edition

0 by / on March 11, 2013, 11:00 am / in Magazine, Pret Reporteur

It’s hard to believe it, but the bleak winter months are (almost) behind us. As we transition into the beautiful months of spring ahead, we are somewhat panicked at the thought of updating our wardrobe appropriately. Since it’s a little too early to be reaching for those warm-weather clothes you stuffed in the back of your closet last year, we [...]

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New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: HONOR’s Sleeve Full of Hearts

New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: HONOR’s Sleeve Full of Hearts

0 by / on February 13, 2013, 6:00 pm / in Fashion Shows, New York Fashion Week Fall '13, Second City Style Blog

Summary: Love was definitely in the air at the HONOR Fall 2013 RTW runway show at New York Fashion Week, at least it would appear that way with the collection’s heart motif! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, designer Giovanna Randall presented her collection of pinks, purples, glitter, and wacky designs at the city’s Eyebeam Art and Technology Center. What [...]

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New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: Douglas Hannant’s Shines With Jewel-Tones and Frocks

New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: Douglas Hannant’s Shines With Jewel-Tones and Frocks

0 by / on February 13, 2013, 2:00 pm / in Fashion Shows, New York Fashion Week Fall '13, Second City Style Blog

  Summary: Douglas Hannant wanted to strip the drama out of clothing, at least that’s what he claimed for his Fall 2013 collection. The designer presented a collection dominated with classic shift dresses, belted elegantly with skinny, rectangular belts, and accented with a sprinkling of glitter, fur, leather, or all of the above. Hannant kept his latest collection subtle, with [...]

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New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: Nonoo’s British Holiday

New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: Nonoo’s British Holiday

0 by / on February 12, 2013, 5:00 pm / in Fashion Shows, New York Fashion Week Fall '13, Second City Style Blog

Summary: Imagine this: the very British Kate Middleton goes on back in time and takes a holiday in Russia. That’s exactly the imagine that came to mind with Misha Nonoo’s Fall 2013 collection. The silhouettes were feminine, with skirts flaunting a classic swing or A-line shape. Monochromatic floor length gowns were given small amounts of detailing to keep them interesting, [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall ’13: Reem Acra’s Taste of Japan

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall ’13: Reem Acra’s Taste of Japan

0 by / on February 11, 2013, 9:00 pm / in Fashion Shows, New York Fashion Week Fall '13, Second City Style Blog

Summary: When fishnets are mentioned in fashion, your first thought might be fishnet tights paired with a super short mini skirt. True, the fabric hasn’t had the classiest reputation in the fashion world. Which is exactly why Reem Acra’s Fall 2013 collection was such a surprise hit. A recent visit to Japan served as the primary inspiration for Acra’s latest [...]

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New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: DL1961 Delivers a Collection Shining Bright Like “Diamonds”

New York Fashion Week Fall ’13: DL1961 Delivers a Collection Shining Bright Like “Diamonds”

0 by / on February 11, 2013, 7:00 pm / in Fashion Shows, New York Fashion Week Fall '13, Second City Style Blog

Summary: Some time around Day 5 of Fashion Week, we fashion editors tend to get a little tired. Gasp! It’s true, trotting around a blizzard covered New York City from one show to another can get boring, especially if the show is less than spectacular. It’s for this reason that DL1961’s show was such a treat. Opening the denim brand’s [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall ’13: Chado Ralph Rucci Dazzles With Fur, Leather, and Lots of Color

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall ’13: Chado Ralph Rucci Dazzles With Fur, Leather, and Lots of Color

0 by / on February 10, 2013, 9:30 pm / in Fashion Shows, New York Fashion Week Fall '13, Second City Style Blog

Summary: It takes a lot to receive a standing ovation at the tents of Fashion Week… but a standing ovation is exactly what designer Chado Ralph Rucci received at the end of his Fall 2013 show at the tents of Lincoln Center. What gained this reaction from the audience? Well, Chado Ralph Rucci’s Fall 2013 showed a gorgeous selection of [...]

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