The FashionIndie Fashion Week Lookbook

Edited by McArthur Joseph

We Indies loves to turn it out when it comes to our personal style, especially during fashion week. Check back everyday to see our looks.

TREND WATCH :: Snowing at New York Fashion Week

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

We’ve had our rounds of snowfall this New York Fashion Week. Flurries have caught us on our guard on and off the runway. Our screens got fuzzy as we watched busy black and white patterns flurry past.  Designers like Alexander Wang, Christian Siriano, Catherine Malandrino and others have already got the buzz, more are likely to follow suit. 

Steven Kolb Does the Work, DVF Takes the Credit, and that’s A OK by the CFDA

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

The workhorse behind the CFDA, C.E.O. Steven Kolb, lingers momentarily on Diane Von Furstenberg‘s runway post-show, making his way from backstage to the front of house. I overheard him tell another journalist, “I do all the work, Diane takes all the credit. It’s established and out in the open.” It’s quite alright with all parties involved; if he didn’t do the lion’s share of the CFDA workload, when would DVF possibly have time to create a collection and run her powerhouse? That said, on the 50th anniversary of the CFDA, there is much excitement abounds with the relocation of CFDA headquarters, so we got a little nosy.

Valentine’s Essentials: Silky Sunday Bathrobes – - Win One Here!

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

If you’re not at Lincoln Center this fine Sunday morning-after, you’re likely in your PJs, nursin’ a hangover. If you’re even luckier, you’re still in bed with your scorching hot lover, about to get up and slip into something silkier. Especially with Valentine’s Day creeping up on us, we realize the want and need to look sexy at home. Being at home with your man is the worst excuse to look schleppy – just after the excuse that you’re by yourself. Who are you dressing for? No matter who’s touching you, you deserve to feel silky smooth.

Which is why we want you to win this $500 bathrobe FREE!

Collab Alert! Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

London’s loudest designer, Mary Katranztou, is bringing her wild prints to the most fashionable masses with the latest Topshop collab. Chock full of signature small spring flowers, in silhouettes that are runway-ready, we’re getting a grab at the 10 piece collection on February 17th in nine select Topshops and online. So when you’re in Fashion Week shell shock and need a designer fix, this is your spot. See a sneak peek of the collection, and Mary Katranzou’s thoughts behind the designs.

What Are You Doing For New York Fashion Week? Tell Us And Win Stuff!

Edited by Samantha Lim

New York Fashion Week.  Ok fine, so maybe only 10% of New York actually takes part in it, but to us, it is everything.  From the first show (Steven Alan) on Wednesday February 8 to the last show (Derek Warburton) on February 16, FashionIndie.com will be inundated with insider stories on runway shows, upcoming trends, fashion parties, and as always, your daily fashion news.  We want to hear about your Fashion Week experience: the good, the bad, the drunk, the ugly; and we want to give you an amazing prize for sharing!

#NYFW Cheat Sheet: Costello Tagliapietra

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

On the second floor of MILK Studios (the oft preferred alternative to Lincoln Center), newlyweds Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapetra showed their Fall 2012 collection in a rush of coral reef-like prints and soothing colored draping. Having been together 17 years, their marriage didn’t change anything too drastically. In fact, the were in love before they went into business. In such happiness, they also give back to Mama Earth by using AirDye  to color their fabrics; they don’t use water, which typically harbors toxins and releases them into water sources. Wich such positivity in their world, Jeffery’s watercolor paintings of chrysanthemums blossomed into a Costello Tagliapietra collection that delights.

SHOE ENVY: Opening Ceremony Bernadette 2

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Fashion Week is here in all its sequined glory, and we’re carefully but surely finalizing our wardrobe for the week. If you’re still searching for that special pair of statement shoes for the occasion, look no further than Miss Bernadette 2 from Opening Ceremony. Standing on a 140 mm velvet platform heel, this leather retro t-strap pump has a double buckle ankle strap for extra support when trudging through the tents. Get them now before those other bitches do.