Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Like vines slinking up the side of a whitewashed house, Italian designers have been putting forth sparse long-stemmed flowers to creep up the princess seam. This game is all on the sidelines, though. These are decidedly not the same florals as we saw all over Spring ’12.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
While women dressing in masculine clothing is often considered chic or cutting edge, the inverse does not always hold true. However this season the scales are shifting with many a menswear designer incorporating feminine elements into their collections. From fabrics to silhouettes, color to proportions, these traditionally feminine trends are getting a dose of masculine energy.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
LOOKBOOKS editor-in-chief Cator Sparks racks Rafé Totengco’s brain about his favorite elements of summer.
Rafé is one of those sweet boys of fashion you are always happy to see at a crowded and crazy fashion event. His success has been steady since 1997 when he launched his eponymous handbag line, and in 2010 he was appointed Creative Director for Handbags for The Jones Group, Inc. Now that we are officially in the summer season, we asked Rafé to give us his top five favorite things about this time of year.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
After rising to prominence on the London music scene in the 60s as one half of Peter and Gordon, Peter Asher went on to manage Apple Records, produce all of James Taylor‘s multi-platinum records, and influence pop music from the inside. He also made besties with Twiggy and was roomies with Paul McCartney along the way. I caught up with him at his recording studio in Santa Monica when I was in LA. He told me how the London music scene shopped, why the Apple Boutique closed, and what fashion gem was hiding in Pete Townsend‘s basement.
Edited by Zosia Baroody
Now that spring has officially arrived, people are ditching their black wardrobes for eccentric patterns and cheerful colors. So we’ve found some groovy psychedelic pieces that will brighten up your mood and wardrobe. Express your inner hippie with these warm weather-worthy pieces.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Drowning in your busy world with droopy eyes around now? This printastic editorial from DisMagazine just perked us right up. With more prints than all of Spring 2012 combined, two faceless ladies lay tied up in the busyness of layered silk prints from Pucci, Etro, Missoni, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ferragamo and more of our patterned favorites. The spectacle (and an iced coffee) will have your eyes wide open and ready to get back to WERQ.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
They’re sweeping up at the award shows and stealing everyone’s hearts, and the cast of The Artist is shining under a spotlight that grows brighter each day. But behind the Oscar nod for Best Picture (among many other nominations it has received) is that killer fashion from the 1920s — flapper, avant garde, art deco glam. And The Artist isn’t alone – think about how Midnight in Paris, Boardwalk Empire and soon enough The Great Gatsby are full of 1920s fashion glam. Here are a few ways to channel it.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
It may be cold and the trees may be bare, but it’s possible to create your own tranquil spring garden before the first April showers arrive. We’ve rounded up eight of our favorite winter floral pieces that will carry you from winter to spring and right into the warm rays of summer.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
If there’s is one way to meld fashion and function in the winter, fur is most definitely the glue. Not only is fur just about the most glamorous thing we can think of, it is super warm, ultra cozy and extremely versatile. From casual Sunday shopping to a black tie affair, it’s the ultimate statement accessory. These 10 ferocious fur pieces will keep you feeling warm and looking stylish all through the winter season.
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.
