Cynthia Cheng Mintz Julianna Bennett, designer of Mulcair was at Yorkville’s Rac Boutique Friday for an evening of chatting, shopping and fun. Bloggers and fashionistas alike had the chance to speak with Julianna about her line. The Fall/Winter 2010-2011 collection, which is currently on sale at reduced prices, was, according to the designer, inspired fashion icons. Pieces such […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Courtesy of Style.com, this video shows highlights and commentary from the Fendi show at Milan Fashion Week. Based on what we’re seeing in the video, there’s a lot of colour, translucent sleeves (with gold bits!) as well as colourful prints on leather. Unlike many of the other shows so far this year, this collection […]
The show was an hour late (or, in fashion-speak, half an hour), but it was definitely worth it. Prada‘s Fall/Winter 2011 line’s all about flight. Ranging from aviator sunglasses to caps and big button coats the collection also had vibes several decades, ranging from mod 1960s to the 1980s. The “it” item, fur, was also a big […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Perhaps one of the most iconic brands of Britain, Burberry presented its Autumn/Winter 2011 line Monday afternoon. The runway looked very long compared to other shows, and many of the models donned po’boy caps. The “it” look, it seems are belted coats, with several looks, both shorter and longer, being presented this […]
With blacks and olives as the dominant shades as well as sparks of green and lavendar here and there, Mulberry’s Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, presented with a backdrop of shrubs, certainly looked like it was inspired by the English countryside. Many of the looks even felt like nature, with its dark, mossy tones and flowing fabrics. […]
Just as New York Fashion Week ends, London begins. Designers who presented on the first two days included Daks, Jaeger London, sass & bide, Felder Felder as well as Issa London, known for the dress Kate Middleton wore at the announcement of her engagement to Prince William. London Fashion is different from New York – there seems […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Now that New York Fashion Week is over, we take a look at the our likes and our dislikes the shows: These Badgley Mischka looks were among our favourites Some of our favourite things include: Translucent, chiffon sleeves 1970s-inspired artsy looks Wider-legged pants (we are sooooo over skinny pants – we do worry, […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz The 1970s ruled once again Thursday at the presentation of Son Jung Wan’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection. This cool, winter-inspired collection had a colour palette of grey as well as mauve, lavendar and just a hint of fall camel. 1970s-inspired wide-legged pants, long, flowing skirts and draping fabrics, as well as shine and glitter were […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Anna Sui‘s Fall/Winter 2011 collection says several things, including Woodstock Chic and shimerly shine. From hippie-inspired tunics, peasant blouses, eastern-inspired tops and wide-legged pants modelled by girls with very long, straight hair to dresses with shiny fabric, there were also pops of old world glamour with light, creamy furs. Of course, the bohemian look is not unfamilliar […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Winter whites opened Nanette Lepore‘s Fall/Winter collection with brilliant shine, giving off a cool, yet confortable feel. With soft, flowing fabrics, there was a feeling of a beautiful winter wonderland which was emphasized even on the models’ legs with white tights. Later pieces included some greys, blacks as well as teals towards the end of the […]
