ELEGANT AND LOVELY
New York: Ralph Lauren's 'Pre' collection was a chic statement of delicate silhouettes, crafted in lighter than air georgette and cashmere and rendered in a palette of elegant pink and black. — Lizzy Bowring
Silhouette: Streamlined / Ballerina / Fluid / Layered
Color: Black / White / Lavender / Pink
Key Items: Cashmere wrap / Silk georgette skirt / Silk and leather cape
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Before we switch into Spring gear, the Children's Team wrapped up the F/W 13 season with our live Runway Roadmap Webinar. If you missed it, be sure to check it out. Reminiscent of our recent Runway Roadmap, Junior Gaultier's F/W 13 collection has a slight medieval twist. We can't get enough of the Spellbound-esque refreshed plaids and rethought camos along with the bold (Jubilation-inspired) sidewalk sweats.
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CLASSICAL COOL
New York: Employing feminine accordion pleats, calf-length silhouettes and classical draping techniques, Proenza Schouler added a graceful ease to their cool-girl handwriting. — Natalie Shukur
Silhouette: Draped / Rounded / Layered / Relaxed / Calf-length
Color: Black / White / Stone / Cream / Navy
Key Items: Accordion pleat skirts / A-line silk T-shirt / Crop tops / Round-shoulder jacket / Slouchy pants / Skirt
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JUNGLE FEVER
New York: With vibrant tropical floral prints and luxe reptile skins, Fiona Cibani's collection for Ports 1961 conjured a glamorous jungle escape. –Joanna Manganaro
Silhouette: Boxy / Cropped / Narrow on bottom
Color: Gold / White / Charcoal / Olive / Cream / Sand / Black / Citron / Poppy / Marigold / Iris / Carnation / Leaf green
Key Items: Python
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Merging the digital and natural worlds, MIT Media Lab’s latest project uses robotics and silkworms to create an enormous Silk Pavilion.
The recently unveiled project investigates the interplay of nature and man-made technology to radically transform architectural designs and objects. Researchers analyzed the ways silk worms build cocoons, and used motion-tracking to create a digital model that could mimic the silkworms.
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LEAN and MINIMALIST
New York: A streamlined and stylized collection for Francisco Costa with 70s silhouettes, liberal use of ultrasuede, utility details and an inclusion of rich cobalt blue, emerald green and cocoa.— Lizzy Bowring
Silhouette: 1970s / Utility / Boxy / Loose / Slim
Color: Emerald green / Vanilla / Ivory / Cocoa / Midnight / Cobalt blue / Black / White
Key Items: Apron dresses /
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Stylesight’s Graphics Team brings you a selection of the most inspirational and directional visuals seen on the web recently. This weekly highlight pays homage to William Morris, the single most influential designer of the 19th century. Birds and fruits intertwine with flora and fauna in his stunning, detailed repeats.
We also explore recent runway designers who have been inspired by his timeless,
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SITTING PRETTY
New York: Florals, frills and fondant pastels delivered all the girlish romance Nina Ricci is known and loved for.— Natalie Shukur
Silhouette: Feminine / Asymmetric / Frilly
Color: Black / Ivory / Yellow: From lemon to banana to daffodil / Chartreuse / Shocking pink / Aqua / Khaki / Peach / Mint / Pink blush / Gold / Mocha / Raisin
Key Items: Cardigans / Bermuda
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DIVINE GEOMETRY
New York: Lam's collection married classic tailoring with innovative materials and precise geometric shapes. –Lizzy Bowring
Silhouette: Triangular / Slouchy / Flared / Cylindrical
Color: Sand / Cream / Ivory / Black / Heather grey / Vivid red / Gold
Key Items: Pieced leather skirt / A-line dresses / Tailored separates / Gold lace dresses
Materials: Glossy leather / Cashmere yarns / Crisp
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Opening today is Karl Lagerfeld’s newest concept store in Paris, its second boutique in the City of Light. The 65 sqm. space spans two stories and encompasses the bold disposition of the sought after brand. The contemporary interior makes use of modern décor with classic accents, black and white compositions, and juxtaposing gloss and matte elements. Complete with illuminated walls
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REFINED FOLK
New York: Altuzarra Resort was both crafty and refined, juxtaposing his signature sleek tailoring with folkloric textile prints, delicate lace insets and 70s suede and smocking. — Lizzy Bowring
Silhouette: Peasant / 1970s / Feminine / Tailored
Color: Black / White / Off-white / Cream / Toffee / Chambray blue / Olive / Bronze
Key Items: Pant & skirt suits / Peasant blouses & dresses
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BODY ART
New York: Taut, lean, body-conscious, with precision cut-outs and new twists in the form of swimwear.— Lizzy Bowring
Silhouette: Body-conscious / Feminine / Asymmetric
Color: White / Scarlet / Key lime / Sand / Ecru / Petrol blue / Teal / Black
Key Items: Cut-out body-con dresses / Bralettes / Camisole tops & gowns / Cut-out swimsuits / Asymmetric bikinis / Wide-leg pants / Structured bodice
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KEEPING IT REAL
New York: Recent CFDA Award-winner Phillip Lim presented down-to-earth looks with clever details and a downtown attitude. –Lizzy Bowring
Silhouette: Boxy / A-line / Tapered
Color: Tangerine / White / Black / Gold / Royal purple / Cream / Navy / Mint / Nude /Tan / Red
Key Items: Pleated A-line skirts / Tapered trousers / Boxy jackets / Shift dresses
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Located right on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, the New California Barbershop is a handsomely laid-back spot where gents can snag a haircut and a hot shave for a super-reasonable price.
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