New York Fashion Week 2010 Nanette Lepore

There was something about Nanette Lepore’s Fall 2010 color palette, use of velvet, sweeping skirts and chunky coats that reminded me of the 60s, the psychedelic rock scene to be specific. Style.com’s review states Lepore’s color inspiration being from a Renaissance painting but bumped up. The colors may be Renaissance-inspired but the collection design feels otherwise. It was a very consumer-friendly collection in the sense that it wasn’t at all conceptual but still very fashion forward. There were plaid pieces and scrolling leaf print in addition to the variety of textures. What’s amazing is how well it all worked together while not looking like a mess of vintage resale finds trying to recreate something that should stay well in the past. A majority of the actual garments design took the form of surplus dresses, drop-waist tunics and knitwear.

New York Fashion Week 2010 Nanette Lepore: Oversized printed tweed sportcoat and dark green velvet jumpsuit

New York Fashion Week 2010 Nanette Lepore: Plaid wrap top and navy dress over open-knit long sleeve top

Besides the prominent feature of velvet, the bead work on a number of pieces were notable, as well as the use of shiny gold and brown pailettes all over long sleeve tops and mini skirts. The collection had a lot more to offer with functional outerwear than most designers have this past fashion week. Coats came in chunky tweeds, metallic leather with shearling trim and draped wool. Even short sleeveless dresses seemed to have the ability of retaining warmth from shaggy, scarf-like necklines. Some may notice some similar elements between this Fall collection and Lepore’s last one but fortunately it doesn’t feel like a repeat.

New York Fashion Week 2010 Nanette Lepore: Printed dress under satin jacket with quilting and gold pailette dress under dark sage army-inspired jacket

New York Fashion Week 2010 Nanette Lepore: Ladylike looks

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The Pink Dress Collection Fashion Show To Benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Today is the first day of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  We at M.I.S.S. feel it is our responsibility as the segment of society most likely to be stricken with this terrible disease (Yes, men get it too!)  to do our part in increasing awareness for the fight against this unfortunately common disease, and although it’s something we should all be fighting year round, there is also no better time than now. During Fashion Week I had the opportunity to attend an event, The Pink Dress Collection to benefit the global leader of the breast cancer movement, one of the most well known foundations providing support to women who have been diagnosed, their friends and families, and aiding the fight against Breast Cancer is Susan G. Komen For The Cure.

One of the days that Gabriella and I were in the HauteLook lounge during New York Fashion week, we had the pleasure of meeting some of the people from Clarisonic, creators and manufacturers of the Clarisonic Skin System brushes. They were packing up for the day, but due to my excitement about their product, they were kind enough to take the time to show us the latest products in their lineup. One of the items was their Limited Edition Clarisonic PLUS brush which has both facial cleansing and body cleansing sonic brushes, and whose sales benefit the Susan G. Komen For The Cure. We were asked if we’d like to attend a Style360 fashion show that they were sponsoring which also benefited Susan G. Komen For The Cure, featuring some well known celebrities, and coincidentally we already had plans to attend.

The following day, we met down at the Metropolitan Pavilion, but due to a schedule conflict, Gabriella had to head uptown to another event, so I was left all by my lonesome. But all was well. The Pink Dress Collection was created to celebrate the pink dress as the symbol of breast cancer awareness, and is made up of a three-city tour stopping in New York, Miami and Los Angeles at ROCK Fashion Week. After the three events, the Pink Dresses will be auctioned off at an elaborate event, and proceeds from the sale of the dresses will go to Susan G. Komen For The Cure for breast cancer research and awareness.

Limited Edition Clarisonic PLUS To Benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Upon entering, I paid a visit to the sponsor areas, and spun the Kipling wheel of fortune and won a key chain before I took my seat. Set to take stage on the runway were a collection of pink dresses from designers such as breast cancer survivor Betsey Johnson, Nanette Lepore, Luca Luca, Nicole Miller, Pamella Roland, Guess by Marciano, Juicy Couture, Lily Pulitzer, Venexiana and many more. As the Ford models traipsed down the runway to Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman” the crowed that was made up of fashionistas, and regular women of varying ages, just like Susan G. Komen For The Cure supports cheered for every pink dress that came down the runway whether it was on a celebrity or not. In time, model Carmen Dell’Orefice who rose to fame on covers of Vogue magazine in the 1940’s made an appearance with more pizazz than her age might have you think! Check her out at the end of the Finale Walk video below.

80’s Supermodel Carol Alt, celebrity gossip monger Perez Hilton, actress and TV host Brooke Burke also took to the runway in support of the cause. While I wished I’d known which dresses came from which designers while the show went on (it was hard to keep track with the program, while I tried to simultaneously take photos and video!) the show was fun, and a nice change from the hustle, bustle, and what was probably an eating disorder fueled batch of bitchyness that was going on in the tents. But more importantly, The Pink Dress collection is geared to remind women about the dangers of breast cancer, and to educate younger women about the latest facts and figures about early detection and breast health, which will hopefully encourage them to have annual check ups. So remember, ladies (and Gents! Actor Richard Roundtree, star of Shaft was diagnosed with breast cancer) check your breasts!

Nanette Lepore at New York Fashion Week

A box of crayons doesn’t have as many colors as Nanette Lepore’s Spring 2010 collection.  A bright and bold palette dominated the 28 looks showcased at New York Fashion Week, but Lepore made sure to give the neutral tones some love for an interesting contrast.  Colors weren’t the only contrast to be found in the collection, as patterns, fabrics, and silhouettes mixed together for an interesting twist to Lepore’s masterpieces for this upcoming season.

Think hot pink, electric blue, and even outrageous orange.  From head to toe, models donned bold hues, whether it was a lemon yellow belted dress or a pop of pink under a teal vest.  For the more neutral pieces, leather peep-toe booties or strappy sandals really took center stage, but for the more intense attire, the contrasting shoes complimented the colors.  There was no need for heavy accessories, as blue-rimmed eyes and coral cheeks completed the looks.

Some of the patterns seemed to have been inspired from modern art, as one print resembled Jackson Pollock’s work, a floral featured Fauvist-style brushstrokes, and a teardrop psychedelic pattern was reminiscent of op art from the 1960s.  Striped knits of different colors and widths contrasted the busy prints.  A favorite piece was the one-shouldered striped dress, a simple design and pattern complicated in the most magnificent way with vivid appliqués on the shoulder.

To offset the bold colors and patterns, silhouettes were light and flirtatious.  Flowing dresses with just a hint of ruffle bounced down the runway, some silhouettes showing a shot of color with each sashay.  Just seeing the movement in the dresses makes me imagine a flounce through a field of flowers!

If you’re not afraid of color, Nanette Lepore’s will have that eye-catching piece that you need to pick you up from the winter blues.  The collection has so many pieces that can go anywhere from the block to the Bahamas and back again.  But if you tend to keep your colors constrained, a little flash will never hurt.  There’s never anything wrong with using all the colors in the pack, even if it’s just a scribble.

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Naomi Campbell graces the runway.

‘Mai Mumbai’ was a Fashion for Relief Charity Show featured at Lakmé Fashion Week recently showcasing show-stopping pieces from both Indian and International designers. This event was created to raise awareness and funds for an organisation called Citizens for Justice and Peace who work to provide relief, support and rehabilitation for those affected by mass crimes.

satin dress by Matthew Williamson

Indian celebrities and socialites graced the catwalk for an excited crowd in creations by designers like Wendell Rodrigues, Manish Malhotra, Naheem Khan, Nanette Lepore, Zac Posen, Savio Jon, Yves Saint Laurent, Varun Bahl, Rina Dhaka, Vera Wang, Sanchita Ajjampur, Roberto Cavalli, Oscar de la Renta with shoes by Manolo Blahnik just to name a few.

swirl dress by Zac Posen

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