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A New Kind of Evening Wear
March 4, 2008

A New Kind of Evening Wear

By JC Report

Shown at Galerie Anne de Villepoix—across the street from the laundromat that inspired his last men's show in January '08—Kris Van Assche's...

The Talk of Paris Fashion Week
March 3, 2008

The Talk of Paris Fashion Week

By JC Report

We take the social chatter during the fashion weeks very seriously. The talk of hit-making shows, disappointments and talents-to-watch will ultimately determine...

Stockings Steal the Show
February 28, 2008

Stockings Steal the Show

By JC Report

It's no small feat to train the eye anywhere but on the colorful dresses at a Tsumori Chisato show. In the designer's...

Branquinho, A Rare Belgian Breed
February 27, 2008

Branquinho, A Rare Belgian Breed

By JC Report

As one of our favorite silhouette-enhancing shirt makers, Veronique Branquinho's take on conceptual fashion is winning for its un-intimidating subtlety. Last night,...

The Precision of Rajesh Pratap Singh
February 26, 2008

The Precision of Rajesh Pratap Singh

By JC Report

When Manish Arora made his international debut at London Fashion Week in September 2005 and Sabyasachi showed to strong reviews in New...

Wearing Manish Arora
February 25, 2008

Wearing Manish Arora

By JC Report

If there was any doubt about the wearability of Manish Arora's hyper-decorative creations, yesterday's show vanquished it. Numerous attendees clad in the...

A/W '08 Expands the Color Palette
February 20, 2008

A/W ’08 Expands the Color Palette

By JC Report

Thus far, the a/w '08 runways are awash with a rich and vibrant range of colors from black through to neons and...

A Mischievous New Minimalism
February 19, 2008

A Mischievous New Minimalism

By JC Report

There was a wind of change blowing on the catwalks for Winter '08, with print and detailing making way for blocks of...

High Marks at London Fashion Week
February 19, 2008

High Marks at London Fashion Week

By JC Report

While forecasts for London Fashion Week's a/w '08 season were gloomy—pundits speculated that as-yet-unproven designers and an overbearing euro would sink sales—UK...

The Masculine Mystique
February 18, 2008

The Masculine Mystique

By JC Report

Today, men's fashion is more varied and kaleidoscopic than ever, and that's definitely a plus. This fragmented approach was readily apparent on...

Central St Martins Standouts
February 18, 2008

Central St Martins Standouts

By JC Report

To see the Central St Martins MA Show at London Fashion Week is to see into fashion's future, as long as you...

Hot Cross Buns, Fresh Off the Runways
February 18, 2008

Hot Cross Buns, Fresh Off the Runways

By JC Report

Long beloved for its simplicity and functionality, the bun made a comeback in s/s '08 runway shows, with some surprising new twists....

Fashion Rio Tones It Down (A Little Bit)
February 15, 2008

Fashion Rio Tones It Down (A Little Bit)

By JC Report

When telling a Paris fashion editor about Rio's fashion week, the first thing you hear is giggling, then, "How exciting—five days of...

Erdem Edges Ahead
February 15, 2008

Erdem Edges Ahead

By JC Report

Erdem was arguably the show-stealing presentation at this week's London Fashion Week. In fact, from the first pleated, knee-length, black-lace party dress,...

Aimee's Artistry
February 15, 2008

Aimee’s Artistry

By JC Report

A hugely talented artist, designer, and stylist, Aimee McWilliams is one of the new breed of designer/artists seeking to rework our concept...

A New Stage for SPFW
February 14, 2008

A New Stage for SPFW

By JC Report

During São Paulo Fashion Week, all eyes were on the top Brazilian brands, including Alexandre Herchcovitch, Isabela Capeto, Fause Haten, and jeanswear...

In the Cut in East London
February 14, 2008

In the Cut in East London

By JC Report

Yesterday's pile up of East London shows seemed purposely choreographed to create that get-me-in buzz that London manufactures so well. It can...

Recession-Friendly Style
February 13, 2008

Recession-Friendly Style

By JC Report

In light of the US dollar's continuing decline, retailers paid keen attention to domestic labels at the a/w '08 shows in New...

Braganza's Interplanetary Ambitions
February 13, 2008

Braganza’s Interplanetary Ambitions

By JC Report

If fashion is a religion, then Karl Lagerfeld is its God. Lagerfeld's approval is something that exists only in the fantasies of...

Future Knits
February 12, 2008

Future Knits

By JC Report

Louise Goldin is living up to her potential as an innovator of new-age knits. Yesterday the up-and-comer showed an Inuit-themed, hyper-futuristic collection...

The New Shift
February 11, 2008

The New Shift

By JC Report

London Fashion Week got underway yesterday, and Osman Yousefzada immediately won our vote for innovation. Yousefzada's vision of newness had nothing to...


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