Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week: Spring 2014 Runway Faves

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Betsey Johnson

Narciso Rodriquez

Jeremy Scott

DKNY

Ohne Titel

Ralph Lauren

Rodarte

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Event: Atlanta International Fashion Week

 

That Fashion Chick was granted the opportunity to cover events during the 7th Annual Atlanta International Fashion Week as media. I was on assignment to cover the "Rip the Runway" Fashion Show on July 26, 2013, presented at 200 Peachtree. This was my first time in the venue and it is gorgeous...very old Hollywood Glam!! The fashion show began with kiddie collections followed by collections for young adults {18-30} that ranged from current trends to exotic edge. All of the designers did a great job on their pieces and the models were amazing. 

Take a look at the fashionable collections below!!

Thanks to AIFW for the opportunity,  we are looking forward to next year's events!!

Kate Middleton Style: New Banana Republic x Issa London Collection

As the excitement of newborn Prince George winds down, the "Kate Effect" on fashion continues with Banana Republic and Issa London launching a new "royal" collection. The Issa x Banana Republic collection features Kate-esque looks, including a blue wrap-dress inspired by Duchess' engagement dress. The collection is a great blend of Banana Republic's versatile heritage and Issa London's bold yet sophisticated African safari prints, with every dress designed as if Kate would wear them herself. 

 "I love her youthful femininity," said Banana Republic creative director Simon Kneen,  "I find it very timeless in a modern way. We wanted to design a collection that was versatile but playful, with bold prints and feminine silhouettes." "We knew our customers would be thrilled to experience royal fashion at a Banana Republic price point." 

Check out the dresses!!

Royal Blue 3/4-Sleeve Wrap-Tie Dress, $130

Coral and Brown Printed Kimono Dress, $140

Blue Ceramic-Print Wrap-Tie Dress, $130

Red Ceramic-Print 3/4-Sleeve Dress, $140

Brown Tiny Zebra-Print Sleeveless Drape Dress, $130

Brown Zebra-Print Full Pleated Dress, $130

The collection will be available in Banana Republic stores and online on Aug. 8 

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Watch This!!: Chinti and Parker Meets Paternity

London-based clothing company Chinti and Parker {offers ethically produced playful, and often quirky, appeal} is teaming up with creative group Paternity {that specializes in patterns, hence the name} this season to create a high-impact twenty-eight-piece capsule of black, white, and mint knit maxi dresses and separates. The merino wool and cashmere collection was inspired by architecture and mixes polka dots big and small with diamonds, stripes, grids, and enlarged, blocked shapes. The designers released a hypnotizing short film that set their geometric pieces against the buildings that inspired them.

Watch This!!

 

A limited selection of the Chinti and Parker Meets Paternity collection is available now on Chinti and Parker's website. The full line will hit stores such as Selfridges and Net-a-Porter next week. Prices range from $145-$800.


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Janelle Monae's "New" Style...Watch This!!

That Fashion Chick Janelle Monae is known for her signature style, donning chic tuxedos and her beloved pompadour, but Monae switched it up just a little in her latest video "Dance Apocalyptic." While still sticking to her monochromatic style Monae rocks out in a white shirt, pants, furry vest, and long wavy hair {which caused a little controversy (get the scoop here)} accessorizing with a chunky necklace, belt and about a dozen rings.

Watch This!!

We love Janelle because {despite what some critics may say} she has a very distinct personal style that she stays true to it. Her style is her style, even with the hair change...plus it's just one video. Do your thing Janelle!!

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DIY: BEAD AND HARDWARE BRACELETS

Check out this cute bracelet DIY. I like this one because they are light, simple, stackable and you can really play with it; You can make different patterns, use different color beads, and add spikes or charms.

 

What you'll need:

Stretch Magic
Small Wooden Beads
8mm Hex Nuts
Scissors
Spikes {optional but adds edge}

Get the super easy directions here. Be creative and have fun!!

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Watch This!! Tailored Tatts {ft. Tilda Swinton}

Top-tier bespoke {made to order} tailor Timothy Everest and legendary Japanese tattoo artist Horiyoshi III have teamed up to create a capsule collection for Spring ’14. Although this seems like an  unusual collaboration, Everest spoke of tattoos as "the ultimate bespoke" at his London presentation on Monday. Tilda Swinton models one of the beautifully tattooed suits in a short film; The film depicts Swinton at her Scottish home performing what at first, looks to be tai chi, but, according to sources, she is actually exaggeratedly copying the movements a bespoke client will experience during a Timothy Everest fitting.

Watch This!!

 

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Stella McCartney denim expansion

British designer Stella McCartney is expanding her ready-to-wear denim line, starting with the Spring 2014 collection. McCartney is adding 10 new styles in 20 different washes, including colors and prints, in various cuts. Some pieces are made solely of organic cotton in Italy, which is high quality alternative for the designer who famously boycotts the use of leather in the production of her collections.

Washes including over dyed, faded and dégradé come in classic shades of indigo, white, grey and black. The spring palette consists of rose, lipstick and chamomile. Prints include black and white heart print and all black subtle leopard. As for the cut, expect to see skinny, boyfriend and flare style jeans, along with low, medium and high rises.

Pieces in the collection will range between $350 ~ $595 and will be available {this November} in all 25 Stella McCartney stores as well as in multi-brand retailers across the world. 


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Louis Vuitton Windows Are Dino-mite

If rumors about Marc Jacobs possibly not renewing his contract with Louis Vuitton in 2014 wasn't enough to create buzz for the company, the house's new window installations sure will. Taking a break from the typical brightly hued works of an eccentric or iconic artist, seven stores worldwide {including Paris’ Champs Élysées, London’s New Bond Street, and New York’s Fifth Avenue} are displaying dinosaurs!! That's right, the windows are hosting jewel like reproductions of prehistoric skeletons of Velociraptors, Dimetrodons, Stegosauruses, Tyrannosaurus Rexes, and Triceratopses {just to name a few} with mannequins wearing Vuitton’s Pre-Fall ’13 settled peacefully upon the creatures. 

I love it!! According to Style.com, the displays were inspired by a trip to the Natural History Museum in Paris’ Les Jardins des Plantes. 

Jason Wu's New Gig at Hugo Boss

German clothing line Hugo Boss recently announced the appointment of designer and CFDA member Jason Wu as their new artistic director of their womenswear line. Wu will be taking over from Eyan Allen who has been with the company since 2007. Wu will continue to run his own label Miss Wu {with loyal clients such as Michelle Obama and Anna Wintour} and start his new position at Boss on June 15th. Boss is based in Metzingen, Germany but will be opening a studio in New York where Wu has been based since 2006.   

Hugo Boss will be skipping it's traditional Spring-Summer showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2014 in Berlin but will present an Autumn-Winter 2014/2015 line under Wu's direction next February in New York. Boss menswear, designed by Kevin Lobo, will present as well. 

Congratulations Jason!!

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Mango Kids {Coming soon!!}

Back in December, we gave the scoop on Spanish company Mango planned expansion by launching  several new lines: Mango Kids, Mango Young and Mango Sports & Intimates. Well, Mango Kids is almost here; The line will be available online in July and will hit stores in August. Mango Kids will cater to children aged 3 to 12, offering a selection of trendy and classic pieces for both boys and girls. They are also looking to add accessories, underwear and footwear at a later date. 

Mango Kids Autumn-Winter 2013/2014

Mango began life in women’s ready-to-wear before branching out to include accessories and menswear. The company made long-term investment with Mango Kids, hiring in-house designers and establishing a specialized buying team. The kid's line will be sold in 150 Mango stores in 31 countries including France, Spain, Germany and Russia. Keep your eye on Mango, we're expected to see plus-size clothing and a teens' line {Mango Young} in 2014.

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It's a Collaboration!!: Charlotte Olympia X Tom Binns

Didn’t get your “punk” fill during the Fall ’13 collections? No worries, Charlotte Dellal has you covered, and just in time for the Met Ball!!  The Charlotte Olympia designer teamed up with jeweler Tom Binns for a "badass" collection featuring house signatures updated with Binns staples like safety pins and neon. 

“Dolly Riot gives you no excuse not to go out and party the night away!” Dellal said referring to her best selling recessed-platform, that have been entirely studded with safety pins {love those!}. Her embroidered Kitty flats got a min-makeover with a nose and ear piercings. “His designs are so distinctive. And I love the way he combines elegance with an anti-conformist sentiment,” Dellal continues about Binns’ work. “I am also a big believer of his phrase ‘More is more!’”

Charlotte Olympia x Tom Binns will be available exclusively at Charlotte Olympia’s Mayfair and Manhattan stores, www.charlotteolympia.com, Jeffrey New York, and Moda Operandi starting May 2, with prices ranging from $795 to $1,695.

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J.Crew is Expanding!!!

The J.Crew group have announced plans to open 46 new stores this year! Amongst the openings are 17 new Madewell stores and J. Crew's first London store on the popular Regent Street. 

J.Crew has grown from a small mail-order company to a fashion powerhouse {being worn by celebs and our FLOTUS}. The group currently owns 240 J.Crew stores,  8 Crewcut {children} stores, 48 Madewell stores, 106 outlet stores, the international online store and still does some business via mail-order.  As of now, Canada is the only country outside the US that has J.Crew stores. Other European and Asian stores are said to see the light of day starting in 2014.

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Band of Outsiders' New Face: Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean is dabbling into fashion. We saw him sitting front-row at the Valentino show during NYFW earlier this month and now staring in Band of Outsiders' new campaign. Ocean recently wore a custom Band of Outsiders suit to perform at the Grammys. We expect to see him rocking the brand at more events!

The campaign was shot in Los Angeles by Band of Outsiders Creative Director, Scott Sternberg, capturing the charming crooner in a state of meditation for the brand’s signature Polaroid look book. There is even a shot of Ocean smiling {nice!} which is a rare sight. 

Check him out!!

Very Frank

Love that smile

Check out Band of Outsider’s Tumblr and Instagram accounts for more pics, they’re releasing new shots through Sunday

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Barneys New York Spring 2013 Ad: Wild Things

Barneys New York Spring 2013 features some great collections...just HOT!!

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ACNE Studios

Isabel Marant

Barneys Co-op

Barneys Co-op

A.I.C.

Barneys Co-op

ACNE Studios

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Thom Grey

Merissa Webb

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Great Details: Gianfranco Ferré Autumn/Winter 2013 Womenswear

Hi fashion lovers! I was just browsing different fashion sites and ran across this interesting collection. I love the entire Gianfranco Ferré Autumn/Winter 2013 Womenswear collection, but the bold accessories are what really caught my eye. They were so amazing I just had to share with you! 

Enjoy!!!

Love the structure.....and those belts!!! See more detailing and the full collection...hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! :)

Photos via FashionMag