70′s Leather Trench Jacket: “waiting for the Isaac Hayes theme song!”
From KrislloydFashion: After a brief hiatus, I am returning my blog to re-focus on outfit of the day along with my fashion coverage. Today’s kid’s birthday party outfit was centered around this great…
Fashion – MATAANO S/S 2012: Vibrant Tropical
Inspired by their visit to the island of St. Lucia, Mataano’s designers used contemporary comfortable silhouettes with a nod to the 60′s and 70′s era. An explosion of vibrant colors and tropical prints…
Fashion – Korto Momolu S/S 2012: Lure of the Orient!
Project Runway alum Korto Momolu has taken her place in the fashion world with her signature prints and influences from her roots in Liberia
Yigal Azrouel S/S 2012: Men’s Collection
Yigal Azrouel S/S 2012 Menswear Collection explores utility with a whole new take, combining lightweight fabrics, graphic design, and sporty details.
Francis Hendy S/S 2012 : Return to NYFW
After several years of absence from New York Fashion Week, Francis Hendy reclaims his throne with color infused ‘caribe’ inspired menswear. For the past couple of years Hendy has been absent from the…
Nomia S/S 2012 : Color Blocking Clean
Nomia S/S 2012 collection presented clean fluid lines with a retro color pallette color blocked in separate pieces. I have to admit I do like the monotone pieces both with the solid fabric…
Fatigues to Fabulous S/S 2012: Change Comes from Awareness
Partnering with HSN and DKNY, 6 courageous women military veterans shared their heart wrenching stories of trials and survival, and what they’ve been through post armed forces duties.
Blanc De Chine S/S 2012…Art Come to Life.
Achieving the delicate balance of breathing life to art into clothing is not easily done, but Chinese luxury brand Blanc De Chine execute this with pro-like precision. Inspired by ancient Ink and Wash…
Signature Risto: Bimbiloski
Cool comes to mind as I re-call my first ever Risto runway show F/W11. I was intrigued by the loose silhouettes, soft yet so boyish with an air of casual sophistication. The tailoring…
A Modern Reflection of the Past: Allison Parris
I love when designers look back to the past, specially their own family and draw inspiration from it to create such beautiful work. As designer Allison Parris draws from her grandmother as inspiration for her F/W11 presentation one can’t help feel a sense of nostalgia in her work, I do love her modern take on the 4o’s era.
