Edited by Jessica Lapidos
As we run headlong into 2012, Vogue Germany is flapping back to the 1920s in their January issue. With a futuristic twist brought on by Chanel, Etro, Lanvin, Pucci, Tom Ford, Eddie Borgo and fabulous others, stylist Katie Mossman nails now’s twenties vibe. Meanwhile this Daga Ziober is stunning in a cropped red bob and irreverent attitude.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Drop the waist low, fringe it forward, jazz it art deco and you’ve got Gucci Spring 2012. Frida Giannini turned out 20s in Milan, and she was not the only designer to do so this fashion week – think Marchesa, Temperley London, Carolina Herrera and others. However, in a remarkable coincidence (?) in which Giannini insists she was merely musing over NY skyscrapers of that time period, it also happens to be Gucci’s 90th birthday (bust out those calculators, ladies). Be that as it may, there’s an undeniable air of flapper in the air. See Gucci’s best roaring looks from yesterday’s show.
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Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Silk straddled sportswear as Max Azria explores soft angles again for BCBG Spring 2012. Fluttering layers gave way to dropped waistlines and native prints. Sheer jackets may break no wind, but the added layer takes this collection from ancient Grecian flapper cum Native American to the U.S. Open.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Forget acid-colored candles housed in clear glass jars. Forget plain white votives and scents that smell like your face is buried in a bowl of sugar. For almost 20 years, Votivo has been making beautiful, sophisticated scented candles housed in packing you’ll actually want to show off. Our favorite Votivo design has to be the Floure, a candle inspired by the youth movement of the 1920s. Click to find out more about the collection and how you can win one of five Votivo Floure Collection candles.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Wearing hats for everyday occasions is unfortunately a dying art for the modern woman. More casual times call for more casual, and many times sloppy, dressing habits. But not to fear! I am here to save the ladylike hat one head at a time. If you’re not sure what type of head wear is appropriate for certain occasions, the guide below should be a great help to you. Now you have no excuse for leaving the house without one.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Channeling the straight silhouette of a very chic 1920s woman, Reed Krakoff added splashes of blues and oranges to an otherwise neutral palette for his pre-fall 2011 collection.
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Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor
On Tuesday we were invited to view the Ports 1061 Pre-Spring 2010 collection, entitled “Tea Room Collection”. The collection is a 20′s-looking mix of menswear inspired pieces, metallic threads and flapper-esque dresses. It takes inspiration from Charles Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, an internationally successful Scottish interior designer and architect and his artist wife. The clean silhouette comes alive with Onyx and Pearl embellishments, shades of plum and nude, paddle sleeves, gold metallic tweed, and graphic velvet.
Previous collections are available for viewing on the Ports 1961 website.
Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor
Gloves are not just made to keep your hands warm during the winter months, they have been worn by women as fashion items since the 13th century. Gloves became a symbol of status depending on the amount of embellishment, and the trends that catch on are often catapulted to the mainstream by a music of film fashion icon.
Edited by Kirby Marzec
There’s a little Bohemian spirit in all of us, and who better to showcase that carefree edge than Alberta Ferretti? Although a theme within the collection is somewhat lacking, fringe and draping are two major components of her runway looks. If you’re looking for a label, I guess you could consider Ferretti’s girl a Grecian flapper, but a glamorous, sensual well styled one. Oh, and I absolutely love Ferretti’s play on the cocktail dress!
For the complete lowdown on Alberta Ferretti’s Spring collection, visit Style.com here!
