NY Fashion Week: Retro Glam with Vena Cava Spring 2012

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Color-blocking, bold prints, and 1940′s glam were the inspiration behind the Vena Cava Spring 2012 collection. The collection was comprised of stark contrast hues from brilliant orange and browns to black and white, and included a variety of high-waist trousers, exposed shoulders, and form-fitting silhouettes. Overall the pieces were sophisticated, sexy with a retro-chic appeal. We’ve picked some of our favorite looks from the collection.     —

Fashion Holy Grail Breaking News: Versace for H&M First Looks!

Versace for H&M

Come again? What did you say now? The next H&M designer collaboration is who? Versace!!!!! H&M (H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB) has just announce that their next designer collaborator is indeed the house of Versace. But wait, it gets even better. Donatella Versace and H& M Creative Advisor, Margareta van den Bosch, are pairing up for not only ONE, but TWO collections!! Fall AND Pre-Spring!!!! “Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times, and their collection for H&M…

The Luxe Baby Market Boom: Lanvin Loves Little Girls

Lanvin Kids 2011-2012

Not all tots are getting custom Louboutins made for them, ala Suri Cruise style, but many moms, dads, aunties, and grandparents aren’t afraid to spare any expense when it comes to the little bambinos in their life. The average mother tends to look for clothing that is budget friendly due to children out growing their clothes so frequently. Mommy consumers will spend more on special occasion outfits (i.e. communion, bar/bat mitzvah, weddings, graduation, recitals, family portraits) as well as outerwear and shoes….

FLOTUS Fashion: Cinco de Mayo in Laura Smalls

Michelle Obama Cinco de Mayo 2011

There’s a style mom on the rise in fashion, and the First Lady has certainly taken notice. Laura Smalls, designer and mom of three, is building a reputation for “knowing what a woman wants” and creating stunning dresses that embody the perfect combination of femininity, originality, and confidence. Michelle Obama celebrated Cinco de Mayo with the President of the United States at the white house wearing a green/black watercolor dress by Laura Smalls with a wide cut out detail belt…

Classic Chic: YSL Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign

YSL Spring 2011

Get inspired for spring with classic chic silhouettes from Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2011 collection and check out the campaign video filmed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin with music by Janelle Monáe.

NYFW Fall 2011: Mara Hoffman The Warrior Mother

Mara Hoffman Pregnant Fall 2011

Pregnant with twin boys, fashion designer channels her inner warrior mother with her Fall 2011 collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week