J. Mendel’s Fall 2010 collection was all about luxury, think luxurious mink stoles, jackets and vests.  The furs were divine, and the gowns breath taking with wonderful movement.  All the ruching on the dresses were done to perfection.  It was a youthful collection, and that point was reinforced by the hemlines that fell at mid-thigh.  J. Mendel [...]

Davidelfin’s Fall 2010 collection had a parochial vibe from beginning to end, but there was nothing provincial about it.  Upon careful inspection, I noticed the red soles on the models’ feet, they were wearing Louboutins.  Even the Gossip Girl crew wouldn’t mind abandoning their designer duds and donning Davidelfin’s runway looks.  As far as the [...]

My first thought upon seeing Toni Francesc’s Fall 2010 collection was of  Lieutenant Uhura of Star Trek.  Yes, it was futuristic sexy.  The collection had strong structured shoulders, some even angular like the hair.  Visual projections onto the walls completed the sci-fi effect.  All of that could not distract from the beauty of the clothes.   Mini [...]

Tibi’s Fall 2010 collection will give the younger set something to cheer about come fall.  It’s for the 20-something woman on the brink of finding herself a more grown up look without sacrificing youthful style.  The prints give the collection depth, simple solids would have voided the pieces of personality.  In this case, the fabric selection was [...]

 
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Vivid colors and prints took center stage at Thuy’s Fall 2010 runway show, and what a treat.  Midway through the show I found myself coveting fur warmers worn on the models’ arms.  The show took on a very Russian aristocracy vibe back during the days of the Czars.  It was a collection chock full of rich [...]

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Richie Rich’s Fall 2010 runway show, A*Muse, was a collection of  beachwear inspired by Pamela Anderson.  Let’s face it, she is an authority on looking great in a swimsuit.  The show began later than it was slated to begin, but by all accounts everyone had a good time.  Many of the bikinis would make most blush by [...]

Perry Ellis’ Fall 2010 collection heated up the runways of Bryant Park with chiseled male models and luxurious mens sportswear.  The collection was armed with teal, navy, gray, black and muted red.  We love seeing a well-dressed man in leather, wool, velour and cashmere.  Let’s celebrate the fitted and sexy men’s blazer for fall; I’m particularly partial to [...]

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Custo Barcelona’s Fall 2010 collection was truly a feast for the eyes, a visual candy affair; sweet and delightful.  It was a colorful collection of luscious pinks, purples and blues.  Black-and-white patterns were thrown in for good measure.  The words cool, funky and fierce comes to mind.  Shapes, textures and patterns were the [...]

It was a tale of two collections on the runway at Badgley Mischka, the lady and the rock ‘n roller.  Badgley Mischka has built a reputation on designing beautiful red carpet gowns, and for Fall 2010 they did not disappoint.  The gowns were as lovely as ever, and we may see a few off the runway come Oscar time [...]

Matthew Ames served up a Fall 2010 collection of leather and cashmere.  The collection was simple and clean, almost pure.  No one could accuse Ames of trying too hard; it was understated, without being under-rated.  Each piece has a Zen-like quality, and a feeling of calm overtakes you each time you view the line.  If clothes had innocence and vulnerability, this is [...]