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M. Patmos -

June 6, 2013

CAMP CLASSICS New York: Marcia Patmos's brand of understated, slightly nerdy style would be perfect for a summer camp sojourn: neat knits, tailored shorts, shirtwaist cotton dresses and sweet silk blouses. A color palette of rust, ochre, swampy green, khaki and brick called to mind boy scout uniforms, while maxi skirts with sheer panels and streamlined blazers added grown-up appeal. — Natalie Shukur Silhouette: ...
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Carolina Herrera -

June 6, 2013

FLORAL FANTASY New York: "This collection is all about prints," said Carolina Herrera. Florals were her focus, from ditsy daisies to blown-up blossoms, Pop Art petals to hand-drawn botanicals and digital floral-stripe hybrids in a multitude of bright hues, all rendered on sweeping palazzo pants, halterneck gowns and circle skirts. An exotic and feminine collection. — Natalie Shukur Silhouette: Fit & flare / Feminine / Body-con Color: Cream / ...
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Marc Jacobs -

June 6, 2013

LOUNGE LUXE New York: There was a lounge-y, lingerie-inspired quality to Marc Jacobs's Resort with fur bath robes, sequined bed jackets, bralettes and silk slips. This contrasted with a maritime theme with mariniere stripes, sailor collars and bathing suits. It was a duality felt in the color palette too, earthy shades of mink and cocoa were paired with an ocean of ...
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Marc By Marc Jacobs -

June 6, 2013

NEAT STREET New York: Marc by Marc Jacobs offered up street smart options, presenting easy knits, puffer jackets, button-downs, tailored dresses, slouchy pants and flirty skirts. Standout pieces included metallic silver leather pieces, graphic houndstooth ensembles and shaggy faux furs. —Lizzy Bowring Silhouette: Tailored / Slim-cut / Cozy Color: Black / Winter white / Fuchsia / Fire-engine red / Taupe / Charcoal / Electric ...
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Jill Stuart -

June 6, 2013

YOUNG ROMANCE New York: Fun, feminine, flirty was the theme at Jill Stuart Resort. Cute crop-top and bloomer combos, lasercut petals, pretty bow-tie camisoles, scalloped hems and delicate, gauzy dresses were youthful yet refined, sweet but not saccharine.—Natalie Shukur Silhouette: Feminine / Youthful / Fit and flare Color: Peony pink / Baby pink / White / Black / Silvery gray Key Items: Tea dresses / A-line ...
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Honor -

June 6, 2013

EXQUISITE DETAIL New York: Honor resort was all about sumptuous texture and architecturally clean lines. The attention to detail and quality was impeccable. Silhouettes were  dainty and feminine, but slightly oversized, giving them a cool, modern edge.—Lizzy Bowring Silhouette: Ladylike / Cocoon / Dainty / Oversized Color: Pale gray / Black / White / Yellow / Hot pink / Putty / Ice gray ...
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Rachel Roy -

June 5, 2013

EXOTIC SPIRIT New York: A Mediterranean mood pervaded the resort collection for Rachel Roy. There were exotic tile prints, embroideries, kaleidoscope prints and eyelet decorating shift dresses to fit and flair silhouettes. Digital underwater scenes and exotic animal prints added to the fun and playful mood. — Lizzy Bowring Silhouette: Fit-and-flare / Slim /Relaxed / Fluid Color: White / Biscuit / Black / Red ...
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Erdem -

June 5, 2013

SUGAR SWEET London: Erdem Moralioglu looked to 60s seaside holidays for Resort. Shift dresses in lush floral prints with embroidery and organza overlay were a sweet counterpoint to relaxed pants, oversize tees and leather jackets. Lace jumpsuits, jacquard poodle skirts and leather separates rounded off the collection.—Natalie Shukur/LizzyBowring Silhouette: Relaxed / Tomboy / Gamine / '60s / Feminine / Fit-and-flare Color: Ivory / Black / Navy ...
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Donna Karan -

June 5, 2013

WORLDLY WOMAN New York: From Grecian draping to Middle Eastern gold coin embellishment, there was a luxurious note to Donna Karan's collection.  Draped jersey, asymmetry and trailing handkerchief hems, elongated in bias-cut silk gowns were highlighted by peplums and nipped-waist blazers adding to the sheer femininity.—Lizzy Bowring Silhouette: Long & lean / Tailored / Asymmetric / Draped / Languid Color: Black / White / ...
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Reed Krakoff -

June 4, 2013

New York: Krakoff was inspired by Robert Motherwell’s Open series for his use of colors and abstract asymmetrical shapes. His signature tees and sweatshirts were updated in perforated leathers and dresses were given a feminine edge in leather tulip shapes. There still prevailed a sense of geometry but these silhouettes were softer, lighter and sensual. — Lizzy Bowring Silhouette: Draped asymmetry ...
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Diesel Black Gold -

June 4, 2013

LIGHT WORK New York: Andreas Melbostad showed a collection inspired by authentic workwear pieces such as fitted denim, motorcycle jackets and urban tailoring, complete with utility details. Denim washes from indigo to ice blue  were cleverly combined as color-blocks on jeans and miniskirts. —Natalie Shukur Silhouette: Workwear-inspired / Slim-cut / Fitted / Biker Color: White / Cream / Bone / Grey / Cement / Ice ...
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Michael Kors -

June 4, 2013

SEVENTIES APPEAL New York: There exuded a modern opulence to the collection that Michael Kors showed for Resort 2014. The lineup was crisp and glamorous with a hint of updated seventies silhouettes. A tan coat with matching flared pants, a leather dress with a lace chain detail, (think YSL) and several midi silhouettes in striking contrasts, all dramatically pulled together by bold ...
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Giorgio Armani -

June 4, 2013

EVERYDAY ELEGANCE Milan: Lightweight tailoring, sumptuous silks and layered gossamer organza sweaters defined the delicate daytime look at Giorgio Armani. Decorative elements such as handkerchief draping, watercolor prints and a dress composed of micro silk rosettes were a pretty contrast to a slouchy double-breasted suit and bermuda short & blazer combo.   — Natalie Shukur  Silhouette: Fluid / Deconstructed / Tailored Color: Concrete / Pewter / Black ...
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Emporio Armani -

June 4, 2013

SOFT SUITED Milan: Emporio Armani Resort featured soft tailoring, shiny satin and controlled volume by way of puffed pocket details and elasticized hems that hinted towards an 80s / Japanese aesthetic. A cool color palette of icy blues and steel grays enhanced the refined, androgynous tone, while a few flirty minidresses balanced the masculine with the feminine. — Natalie Shukur  Silhouette: Tailored  / Tomboy Color: Black / ...
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Sportmax -

May 31, 2013

GOOD FOR BUSINESS New York: A successful balance between masculine tailoring and feminine charm, Sportmax tempered sharp suiting and pinstripe pants with leather A-line skirts, cinched-waist dresses and a stunning taffeta trench coat. A bright splash of pumpkin, a handful of  skirt-over-pants looks and a graphic numerical print added a youthful twist. — Natalie Shukur  Silhouette: Tailored / Fit & flare Color: Black / White / Navy ...
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