Designer Daily: Gemma Redux

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

From a coveted studio in the CFDA Incubator, come the rough rocking metals and natural stones of Gemma Redux. The designer behind the smashing brand is Rachel Dooley, a former engineer and law student who took a short break from studying for the Bar exam to make a necklace, and never went back. Months later, her jewelry was cropping up in editorials for super major publications. Nearly each item I looked at in her webstore had the annotation, Featured in Nylon, Featured in T Magazine, Featured in Paper Magazine etc… Yesterday she dropped a film for the Spring 2012 collection that hit us close to home. So we asked her a few questions about the rocks that she’s got. 

Forbes’ 30 Under 30: Or, Why You Should Probably Step Your Game Up

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Aaliyah once said “Age Ain’t Nothin’ but a Number.” Of course she was 15 at the time and boinking R. Kelly, but that’s neither here nor there. Forbes Magazine, always list-happy, doesn’t believe in that mantra and therefore decided to rank the top 30 “disrupters” under 30 years of age, each in twelve categories, including art, media, music, energy, finance and technology. And just after I had finished going through my quarter-life crisis — looks like I (once again!) picked the wrong day to stop huffing glue.

FashionIndie Straps on Its Glass Slippers to Go to the Ball

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Last Friday, Nicole, Mac and Amanda helped me pick out a suitable black tie outfit to attend the New York Botanical Garden’s 12th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball. Considering the majority of my wardrobe consists of  harem pants and the occasional billowy blouse, my closet was ill-equipped to meet the challenge. Thus we made an Indie field trip over to our local H&M and in a matter of minutes we had whipped up a say-something formal look — all for under $200, thank you. I was glad we had made the detour as, upon walking in, I was immediately confronted by a room full of gorgeous gowns and immaculate tuxedos. The Bronx, even in the alleged claws of Jennifer Lopez,  had never seemed so glamorous. 

12 Fantastic NON-Floral Prints from Fashion Week

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In a season that’s been bloomin’ full of florals, it’s refreshing to see busy patterns that are powered by something other than flowers and more flowers. See a dozen designers that didn’t turn up roses, thankfully.

 

#NYFW Beauty Trend: Orange Lips

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

To my absolute delight, the bright lipstick trend is still going strong for Spring 2012. What’s more, orange lips are looking bolder than ever for the coming season. Whether worn with a light dusting of bright eyeshadow or bare, doe-eyed peepers, don’t think twice about keeping those sunny tangerine hues in your makeup bag. Click through to see photos from all the labels on board from New York Fashion Week.

INDIE NEWSROOM: Carine’s Got a Crush on Kanye…Voguing 101 with Conde Nast…Lucy in the Sky with a Giant Ass Diamond

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Kanye West‘s debut womenswear collection is scheduled to show during Paris Fashion Week at 9:30 pm on Sunday, October1. And Carine Roitfeld is so excited about it she’s practically ready to set him up with a professorship at Central Saint Martins. [The Cut]

13 Labor Day Essentials for the Stylish & Practical Lady

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

If you’re anything like me, you over-pack something ridiculous for a weekend away. Whether you’re going to the beach, mountains or lake for Labor Day weekend, it’s time to think about what you really need and what you can leave behind. Plus, you have to save some room in that weekender for souvenirs. These 13 Labor Day essentials will get you through any long weekend trip in the most practical and stylish of ways.

Champagne Dresses and Caviar Dreams

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Drinking the bubbly, nibbling the roe. Dahhling, this is a classy affair. De temps en temps you fancy coordinating ensemble and cocktail hour. Merci Jacqueline Clark for conceptualizing a manner to wear the fanciest hor d’oeuvres by means of jewelry. And many thanks to champagne, for inspiring such a palette. A fine way to toast out the summer.

Super Secret Sales of the Week

Edited by Diary of a Fashion Addict

Good morning my fellow Indies! Welcome to another edition of FashionIndie’s newest weekly exclusive: DOAFA’s  Top Super Secret Sales of the Week.

I’m Lauren, your resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and blogger from Diary of a Fashion Addict.com. Join me as we explore this week’s best online sample sales, NYC street deals, exclusive discount codes from your favorite designers and more. Like what you see and want more of it?! Check back with us every Tuesday, and visit my blog www.diaryofafashionaddict.com for even more sales, shopping tips and style inspiration.

Celebrities at Chris Benz Spring 2011 presentation

Edited by The Fashion Web

           
Chris Benz showed his Spring 2011 RTW collection presentation style during New York Fashion Week .  The presentation was packed with A-listers, probably one of the most popular shows that day.  Most designers have been moving away from celebrity studded shows, but Chris Benz went all out! The …