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Lauren Dimet Waters / September 7, 2007 8:00 am
Friday, September 7
9 a.m.: Ports 1961
9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Jovovich-Hawk
10 a.m.: Vera Wang
11 a.m.: Tracy Reese
11 a.m.: Sari Gueron
12 p.m.: Olga Kapustina
12 p.m.: Behnaz Sarafpour
1 p.m.: Cynthia Rowley
1 p.m.: Zero + Maria Cornejo
1 p.m.: Chaiken
2 p.m.: MaxAzria
2 p.m.: James Coviello
2-4 p.m.: Angel Chang
3 p.m.: J. Mendel
3 p.m.: Susan Cianciolo
4 p.m.: Thakoon
5 p.m.: Doo.Ri
6 p.m.: Costello Tagliapietra
6 p.m.: Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons
6:30 p.m.: Indashio
7 p.m.: Sabyasachi
7-8 p.m.: Staerk
8 p.m.: Proenza Schouler
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Joanne Molina / March 5, 2007 3:14 pm
Guy Laroche’s story began with what looked like an homage to the goth fantasy of the Goblin King, but ended in a working-girl turned Cinderella fairy tale with his wearable wonders. While he clearly reveled in fantastic visions of the winged-sleeves, longhaired little capes, black lace and oversized gold sequins, he didn’t overlook the necessity of sexy… not revealing but rather flirtacious in a sophisticated kind of way. Dresses that gave us a glimpse of one shoulder, a plunging neckline, waistlines wrapped up and tied to bond the dress securely to it’s wearer, and even what appeared to be a leather or even rubber? dress elevated the notion of sex appeal.
The color story was just as eclectic as the fabric. Shiny metallics, muted smokey plums and even fushia and bright red (a spin on the infamous Little Red Riding Hood?) went down the runway, offering forms of punctuation that would evoke immediate, various kinds of emotional responses.
Photos: Wireimage
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Lauren Dimet Waters / February 14, 2007 7:50 pm
Just like your highschool senior yearbook poll, the Westminster Dog Show or the Oscars, Second City Style is doling out New York Fashion Week Fall ’07 awards in various categories. We did not open this to a vote, because well…it’s our list.
The winner’s photo is posted below the category.
Most Wearable: Tracy Reese & Tibi (tie)
Most Consistent: Michael Kors
Biggest Pleasant Surprise: Sportswear from Badgley Mischka
Most Surprisingly Wearable: Betsey Johnson
Best Use of Color: Kai Milla (only designer to not use black)
Clearest Statement: Marc Jacobs (“I need to sell clothes next Fall”)
Tried Something Different and Pulled it Off: Luca Luca
Biggest Improvement: Calvin Klein
Biggest Disappointment: Alice Roi
Best Newcomer Under the Tents: Costello Tagliapietra
Arden B Award: BCBG
Trashiest: (Tie) Alexandre Herchcovitch for literally using trash bags, Baby Phat because Britney Spears attended (enough said).
Most ‘Out There’: Monica Moss
Most Dark and Mysterious: Malo
Coolest: Abaete
Prettiest: Lela Rose
Smoldering Sexiest: Jason Wu
Most Groundbreaking: Nobody (let’s face it, it’s all been done before)
Best in Show: Oscar de la Renta
Photos: Getty Images and WireImage
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Joanne Molina / February 14, 2007 1:01 pm
Team Vogue is on the Prowl…
Anna again and musicians Shawna Stone and Sasha Lazard.
Kai Kuhn Fall 2007
Perhaps a very appropriate story given the blizzard-like conditions on the East coast and in the Midwest, WWD’s Rosemary Feitelberg asks if the animal rights organization PETA has lost some of their panache. Over the years and the activist group has protested designer’s use of animal fur, slamming celebs, designers, editor and animal skin-wearing passers-by with paint and verbal reminders of the origins of their ensemble-toppers.
However, Feitelberg notes that NY Fashion Week ’07 was filled with both fur-wearing attendees and fall designs. Whether the fur on attendees was real or just a great faux replica can’t be said for sure. However, many designers took the risk and it went by almost completely unnoticed and sans a streak of paint.
For the full article go to WWD.com
–Joanne Molina for Second City Style
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Jacqueline Zenn / February 13, 2007 10:14 pm
Every year I check out the fall fashion with a special eye towards the coats, because coats and jackets are one of my favorite pieces to collect (naturally, this means I own way too many), and they’re relatively practical (at least that’s how I justify myself). Some of my favorite coats this year were the swing and a-line styles that showed up on many runways this past week.
These coats flare out from the shoulders down, and there were tons of variations on this basic theme – cropped at the waist, with bracelet length sleeves, big shawl collars, or extending to below to the knee. The last silhouette is particularly great for wearing over full skirts and dresses, as the coat will fit over the skirt nicely, and the shorter ones are best for pairing with narrow bottoms (skinny pants, pencil skirts, and the like). Also, coats that have 3/4 length or shorter sleeves will be fantastic with all the long gloves you’ll be wearing next fall.
These two very different coats by Richard Chai would both be great for next fall – the white one paired with jeans for everyday wear, and the royal blue with dressier looks (plus, that color would definitely pick up dull winter skin).
Again, two opposing looks – black, cropped, and leather versus white, long, and cashmere. This season, Y&Kei have coats for both sides of your personality.
Here’s two vibrant options – the houndstooth jacket is by Charles Nolan and the hot pink coat is Michon Shur. Neither one of these is meant for wallflowers, so wear them to bright gray winter days.
Some more subtle offerings from Calvin Klein (left) and Myself by Kai Kuhne (right). These would be chic everyday coats, and the neutral colors would make it very easy to mix it up with different accessories.
The jacket on the left is by Badgley Mischka, and it would be fabulous paired with narrow pants and boots. The gray tweed Thakoon number would be equally fabulous, but the overall look would be totally different.
More cobalt blue, this time from Jill Stuart – it’s definitely going to be a hot color come fall. The silver and white brocade is by Erin Fetherston, and with it’s metallic print and shawl collar it’s right on trend in more ways than one.
The coat on the left is by Lela Rose and is really more of a cape, but the overall shape still fits the bill. The black jacket by Tracy Reese on the right is yet another excellent basic piece. Whatever style you prefer, there’ll be more than enough swing coats to choose from next fall.
photos: Getty Images
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Lauren Dimet Waters / February 13, 2007 2:36 pm
Who says there is such a thing as too much fashion? There is never enough! With over 220 shows in an 8 day period, we simply could not cover it all. So here are some more reviews from blogs you may or may not know…but should.
Abaete
Fashiontribes – Video interview! Hair Trends for Fall from David Cruz for Redken at Abaete – Sleek, Chic & Low Maintenance.
Fashiontribes – Be an innocent milkmaid…but with an edge. The scoop on makeup from Nars, backstage at Abaete Fall 2007.
Alexandre Herchcovitch
Beauty Addict – Bronze and black smoky eyes stare out from otherwise pale faces at Herchcovitch.
Fashiontribes – Alexandre Herchcovitch spins a tale of bag ladies & beekeepers.
Papierblog – Zoolander or plastic?
Alice Ritter
Trashionista - gets an exclusive interview with Alice Ritter
Aesthetics + Economics – Ritter succeeded in producing original, wearable pieces imbued with her signature charm and sense of subtle stylishness.
Alice Roi
Stylebites - What’s with the shoes?
BeautyAddict – Backstage beauty
Baby Phat
Fashiontribes – The Baby Phat lady may be a bit of a tramp, but she’s certainly not cheap.
Behnaz Sarafpour
BeautyAddict – Backstage beauty pass.
Bill Blass
Fashiontribes – For a chi chi fashion-conscious mistress, it’s about being sexy, not slutty, & Bill Blass has the goods.
Brian Reyes
The Daily Obsession – Review
Chaiken
The Daily Obsession – Review
Cynthia Steffe
Omiru – Cynthia Steffe’s sweetly chic Fall 2007 collection
presented familiar silhouettes and details, such as oversized jackets
and cardigans, dresses with pockets, and the Spring 2007 favorite,
skinny pants.
Derek Lam
BeautyAddict – Backstage hair and makeup scoop with Tom Pecheux and Orlando Pita.
Grey Ant
Omiru -Key trends included: high-waisted silhouettes,
ruffles, off-the-shoulder and asymmetrical tops, a focus on neutral
colors, and metallics.
Fashiontribes – Relive the Fashionably Late 70s/Early 80s with Grey Ant.
Heatherette
Omiru – If a skier and a punk-rocker fought each other in a deathmatch, their remains would resemble the Heatherette Fall 2007 show.
Fashiontribes – Follow the Heatherette Brick road for fall.
Papierblog – Somewhere over the rainbow…
Issac Mizrahi
Fashiontribes – Thanks to Global Warming, Isaac Mizrahi may be right about a "Frozen Spring" that time of year.
Fashiontribes – Gets the scoop on hair trends for
fall in a backstage video interview at Isaac Mizrahi with Ashley Javier
for Herbal Essences.
Jaddha Kahn
Papierblog – Introduces us with gallery shots
Jason Wu
Brizo (via Stylebites) – Runway coverage video
BeautyAddict – Backstage makeup
John Bartlett
Omiru - Bartlett stuck to his signature "preppy with a
twist" style, showing sweatervests, fair isle sweaters, and turtlenecks
fit for a slightly subversive prep school student.
J. Mendel
The Daily Obsession – review
Lacoste
Beauty Addict – Fresh, natural, smiling faces at Lacoste. Beauty Addict’s Runway Beauty review.
Fashiontribes – Lacoste in the Countryside with a Dash of Annie Hall
Lyn Devon
Fashiontribes – Lyn Devon delivers a dose of modern, ladylike chic.
MacMillen
Papierblog – A review and photo gallery
Mal Sirrah
Fashiontribes – Origami-inspired dresses & a cool experiment showing your clothes on the runway from Mal Sirrah.
Morphine Generation
Fashiontribes – Morphine Generation rocks it with Joy Division & Suitably Sleek Rock-Star Gear.
Nicole Miller
Papierblog – Nicole Miller’s theme for the fall season seemed to be a continuation.
Beauty Addict – Rust, copper, and brown make up Nicole Miller’s fall face. Beauty Addict Runway Beauty review.
Rag & Bone
The Daily Obsession – Review
Rodarte
The Daily Obsession – Review
Sass & Bide
Fashiontribes – The "Lovehawk" Season at Sass & Bide Combines Jaunty Metallic Harem Luxe with a Dash of Frenchgirl Chic.
Beauty Addict – Silvery, space age beauty at Sass & Bide.
Papierblog – Relaxed glam
Terexov
Stylebites – The boy knows Jersey, but can he chic it?
Thakoon
Beauty Addict – Backstage Hair: Low buns, feathered hairbands, and interviews with Aveda’s Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri.
Beauty Addict – Backstage Makeup: "Floating," feathery eyes complement Thakoon’s gorgeous collection.
Tory Burch
The Daily Obsession – Review
Tracy Reese
Fashiontribes – Backstage video with the designer herself.
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Fashiontribes – Cocktails in Paris at Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Venexiana
Omiru – Key trends included: sleeved dresses, voluminous
sleeves, oversized collars, oversized buttons, pocket detailing, plaid,
and fur.
Papierblog – Daddy’s girl
Photos: Getty Images and WireImages
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Lauren Dimet Waters / February 13, 2007 8:00 am
Below is a full list of New York Fashion Week Fall ’07 Runway shows covered by Second City Style. Read reviews here
Abaete
Akiko Ogawa
Alexander Wang
Alice Ritter
Alice Roi
Anna Sui
Atil Kutoglu
Badgley Mischka
BCBG
Calvin Klein
Carlos Miele
Carmen Marc Valvo
Charles Nolan
Chris Han
Custo Barcelona
Cynthia Rowley
Derek Lam
Donna Karan
Doo.Ri
Erin Fetherston
Gustavo Arango
Jason Wu
Jayson Brunsdon
Jenni Kayne
Jill Stuart
Joanna Mastroianni
Kai Kuhne
Kai Milla
Lela Rose
Luca Luca
Malo
Marc Bouwer
Marc Jacobs
Marchesa
Michael Kors
Michon Schur
Monique Lhuiller
Nanette Lepore
Oscar de la Renta
Peter Som
Phillip Lim
Ports 1961
Proenza Schouler
Ralph Lauren
Reem Acra
Richard Chai
Temperley London
Thakoon
Tibi
Toni Maticevski
Tracy Reese
Twinkle by Wenlan
Vera Wang
Vivienne Tam
Y & Kei
Yigal Azrouel
Yeohlee
Zac Posen
By no means is this list complete, but we managed to cover 58. Read them all here, New York Fashion Week, Fall ’07.
A special thanks to Joanne Molina and Jacqueline Zenn for all of their help during Fashion Week (and keeping me sane).
- Lauren Dimet
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Lauren Dimet Waters / February 12, 2007 5:48 pm
Make no mistake about it…Second City Style idolizes Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief (since 1988), Anna Wintour (mind you, we don’t necessarily want to work for her). There was a lot of buzz around fashion week about Cathy Horyn’s "Citizen Anna" article…(favorable as it should be). Luckily, I’m not crazed enough to follow her around. Thankfully our photo service is!
at Calvin Klein
at Proenza
Schouler
at Tuleh
at Donna Karan with Narciso Rodriguez
Dwarfed byAndre Leon Talley’s fur.
Day 7 in the tents
at Marc Jacobs
at Peter Som
at Isaac
Mizrahi
at Rag & Bone
at and with Doo Ri
Photos: Getty Images and WireImage
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Lauren Dimet Waters / February 12, 2007 12:17 pm
There were some famous fashion junkies that were at many most shows and always ready for a photo op.
Michelle Williams (singer, Destiny’s Child)
at Carmen Marc Valvo
at Custo Barcelona
at Vivienne Tam
at Evisu
around Bryant Park
Beth Ostrosky (model, Howard Stern’s girlfriend)
at Badgley
Mischka
at Cynthia Rowley
at Luca Luca
at Betsey Johnson
at Toni Maticevski
around Bryant Park
Amber Tamblyn (actress, Joan of Arcadia & General Hospital)
at Badgley
Mischka
at Anna Sui
at Betsey Johnson
at Heatherette
at MaxAzria
at Reem Acra
Aisha Tyler (actress, Talk Soup, Nip/Tuck)
at Badgley
Mischka
at Y & Kei
at Michon Schur
around Bryant Park
Photos: Getty Images
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