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Ruby Aldridge in Vintage, Outside the Mercedes Benz Tents
Some fashion people play fast and loose with the term “vintage.” It doesn’t refer to a bag from two seasons ago, but rather the treasures you can find when hunting through racks and racks of old stuff, as at Antique Boutique on Broadway in the ’80s and ’90s, when vintage had its heyday. Model Ruby Aldridge continues the tradition with the vintage stuff she wears all the time, like these cool jeans and Western boots. The resulting look is truly original. Close-up of those boots, after the jump.
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Virginia Smith in Black and White
And…. we’re off! The first full day of New York Fashion Week always has that first day of school feel to it. It’s good to see some familiar faces, like the ever-chic Virginia Smith of Vogue, who attended this morning’s BCBG Max Azria show dressed in black and white. Loved the monochromatic palette as transitional wear into fall and the animal print pants.
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Diane von Furstenberg SS 2011
The weather turned distinctly autumnal on the Sunday of New York Fashion Week, as rain came down on Lincoln Center Plaza before the Diane von Furstenberg show. Umbrellas and trench coats were put to good use.
Kate Lanphear. I know you’ve seen this outfit in the previous post, but I liked this portrait of her. While most of us just “dare to be different” some of the time, she has a distinct sense of style rooted in Goth otherness – this one combines a vintage rocker tee with a sleeveless trench. It reaffirms the importance of experimentation in fashion, instead of just following what everyone else is doing. (more…)
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Vivienne Tam SS2011
One Asian designer who has been in the game for a while now is Vivienne Tam. Though her designs are quite striking, they are not so trendy that you can’t wear them year after year. Even her dresses from 10 years ago still look current. Her spring collection, with its emphasis on ivory crochet and a romantic, gypsy girl feel, should be no exception.
More neutrals with a neon pop of color. The all-white look is still great for sunny days in early fall. (more…)
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Nautica Men’s SS2011: The Guests
For men in particular, a lot of sportswear seems to be aspirational. You can dream of that Slim Aarons way of life without stepping foot in many of the locales if you just dress the part. So the job of selling that dream to the public comes down to these editors, buyers and taste makers that attended the show.
Patrick McDonald may not seem like the prototypical coverboy for Nautica, but he has always had a flair for taking traditional menswear and giving it a spin that’s distinctly his own – here with a conservative three-piece suit mixed with purple suede shoes and an oversize gray fedora. (more…)
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Nautica Men’s SS2011: The Presentation
Actual sailors find the fashion world’s idea of what constitutes “the nautical look” pretty hilarious. In editorial spreads and advertising, it’s always a sunny, warm day when you’re on a boat, the men are often shirtless and wearing white short shorts, and women wear perhaps a nautically striped mini dress, designer oversized sunglasses and heels. In reality, dressing for the water – yes, even yachts – means preparing for exposure to the elements – think board shorts, breathable rain gear, shirts that fend off the wind, and non-marking deck shoes.
So Nautica’s practical approach to sportswear is a welcome relief. Even if you aren’t on a boat, these clothes will protect you from the elements come spring – lashing rain, or even a cloudy cool day or two. And when you’re ready to hit the water, board shorts are the way to go, not white Euro shorty bathing suits that would tear at the first encounter with rigging – oh my. (more…)
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Fashion Week Goes to Lincoln Center
Though fashion and the Upper West Side seemed an incongruous concept at first, Lincoln Center has surpassed expectations as a new setting for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. No wonder this spot still inspires some to dress in black tie even in denim-clad times: the soaring facade of the Met, open plaza and dramatic fountain in the center provide the perfect backdrop for an equally dramatic ensemble.
Making an entrance. (more…)
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