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This Baby Is In Full Bloom An explosion of cascading and swirling petals made of organza and feathers is exactly what the Alexander McQueen Fall 2012 collection served us. The women were transformed into walking flowers with layer upon layer of tulle. Yes, please. Sure flowers are more of a spring thing, but can you imagine these gowns in your fall wardrobe? Ha! Major! Of course, if you’re Anna Dello Russo this would totally be feasible. Designer Sarah Burton described the collection as “A kind of soft futurism. Not cold and structured, but optimistic and forward-looking.”  Forward indeed.

This Baby Is In Full Bloom

An explosion of cascading and swirling petals made of organza and feathers is exactly what the Alexander McQueen Fall 2012 collection served us. The women were transformed into walking flowers with layer upon layer of tulle. Yes, please.

Sure flowers are more of a spring thing, but can you imagine these gowns in your fall wardrobe? Ha! Major! Of course, if you’re Anna Dello Russo this would totally be feasible.

Designer Sarah Burton described the collection as “A kind of soft futurism. Not cold and structured, but optimistic and forward-looking.” 

Forward indeed.

New York Fashion Week

GANT by Michael Bastian F/W 12

The collection was inspired by Michael Bastian’s personal memories and experiences of living in Boston during his college years in the mid ’80s, and the unique style of the time. In term, these memories brought a classic preppy style with sport utility and a kiss of MOD revival.

“Looking back, despite the fact that we were all broke college students, I think we always felt we were very lucky to be together and sharing these experiences in this great city.”

In addition, he added an extra layer to the collection — the idea of luck and the concept of having a lucky day. Bastian is a big believe in certain objects possessing a kind of good energy. Even if its a lucky coin you keep in your pocket all the time, not necessarily to pull luck towards you, but as a reminder to be open to the good things in the world. A kind of friendly talisman reminding you that luck is what you make of it.

In that spirit, the brand has created a special coin that is on the hangtag of every piece of clothing in the collection. In hopes the wearer puts it in their pocket or key ring, and use it as a reminder that luck is always around the corner if you just look for it.

The presentation was divided into the following themes: Snowglobe Box, Mod Room, Illusion Wall, Graffiti Wall, and Boxing Ring. As you can see from the video I’ve created, this presentation was one hell of a party. I walked in and felt like I was walking into a set of a holiday commercial. There was a DJ with great music, camera flashes everywhere, a bar, and snow coming down from the ceiling. Such a phenomenal way to end Fashion Week.

New York Fashion Week

Tadashi Shoji F/W 2012

This was by far one of my favorite collections from Tadashi Shoji. What I love most about this designer is his ability to offer colors and silhouettes to such a wide audience.

The mood for the collection was kind of gloomy, or as the designer put it himself, “The feeling is ominous, as if something is coming.” Shoji drew inspiration from the Golden Age of Shanghai which is apparent in a series of drop-waist dresses done in digital floral prints taken from a Chinese painting. The show closed with a striking black velvet gown with beaded lace embroidery at the neck, scalloped sequins and chiffon “shutters”. Simply stunning!

There is no denying that Tadashi Shoji has his feet in the right place, and with the Academy Awards just around the corder, these dresses could score another red-carpet revolution.

New York Fashion Week

Norma Kamali F/W 2012

Norma Kamali has always stayed ahead of the curve when it comes to, not just style, but also technology. The designer showed her collection last season in a 3D film inspired by Werner Herzog’s documentary Cave of Forgotten Dreams. She also launched a 3D-enabled shopping site, where shoppers can check out her clothes while wearing chic 3D glasses. So it comes as no surprise, that the designer would introduce yet another innovative way to showcase her Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

Norma presented her collection on giant “glamazon” cutouts while showing a film in the background.

“I love film and the idea of showing what real women look like when they put on clothes they love”

The designer revisited the late 30’s by infusing a playful sensibility to dresses, coats, and jackets. I saw a lot of reds, which I loved, but she also played with grays, some plaids and polka-dots. My favorite part was the accessories, which included chic turbans and fingerless gloves.

KamaliKulture — the label’s new under $100 online-only collection — was also presented at the show.

New York Fashion Week

Rochambeau F/W 2012

Rochambeau is one of the five featured labels of W Hotels’ seasonal Fashion Next — a program that fosters and supports emerging designers during fashion week and beyond.

The menswear collection had a bit of a pilgrim-esque feel and featured suits, vests, coats, hats and really amazing leather accessories. The palette was black for the most part with a hint of maroon. In fact, my absolute favorite look was a maroon suit which was paired with a black collar shirt and black leather boots. I need this look in my life!

I also obsessed over a wool coat with leather sleeves and a leather vest that was paired with an oversized maroon cardigan.