New York Fashion Week 2012 kicked off on Thursday, Feb. 9, with designers like BCBG Max Azria, Tadashi Shoji and Cynthia Rowley. Here is the best of day one at Lincoln Center.
Rebecca Taylor presented mistresses of the night--rocker chic models were not afraid to Rock the Night.
Gender-bending bra model Andrej Pejic is in New York for Fashion Week 2012, and although it's still unclear what role, if any, he will play in the week's events, Pejic did have time for a photo shoot with the Associated Press and an accompanying video interview.
On the second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, PARKCHOONMOO unveiled her Fall 2012 collection which she derived from the aesthetic of Korean art. Drawing inspiration from Korean Zen Art, namely Yeo Baek or The Void, Park captured Zen, roughly defined as a “meditative state” of being, in its entirety on Friday. Park extracted the material and spiritual through residual energy with pieces mainly in Alpaca fur, lightweight organic cotton, flowy silk and wintry wool.
Britain's Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have bumped Lady Gaga off the international fashion map.
“I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men,” uttered Marlene Dietrich, the inspiration for Tadashi Shoji’s Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show in New York on Thursday drawn from her role in the 1932 film, Shanghai Express. Shoji took revelers on a ride on the Shanghai Express with luxurious fabrics of lace, chiffon, silk and lightweight velvet, capturing the beauty of the golden age of Shanghai.
Emily Cho Fall 2012 line of handbags will be everything you expect - luxurious, funky and multi-colored cool.
Richard Chai debuted his Fall 2012 collection, Richard Chai LOVE and Richard Chai Men's, on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York with a balanced mixed of florals and urban stripes in mostly navy, gray and black with a splash of red. Chai played with proportions, mixing tailored and boxy, and gender, creating a delicate mix of masculinity and femininity.
It is all about fashion in New York City now that the 2012 Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday, and already the names of designers and celebrities are popping up on Twitter. On Thursday, it was Costello Tagliapietra that was getting much Twitter fame, as stars like Susan Sarandon and Padma Lakshmi were seen at the show.
Tadashi Shoji took New York Fashion Week 2012 attendees to another era. In the middle of Manhattan, Fashion Week guests felt like they had been swept away to another time and place. They entered Shanghai in the 1930s, surrounded by chantilly lace, chiffon, high necks, cap sleeves, tiers, velvet and embroidery.
Andrej Pejic, the blonde androgynous male model who is currently dominating the fashion world, is all the rage from London to Milan, Hong Kong to Paris. Question is -- will Andrej Pejic walk at New York Fashion Week?
Max Azria and wife Lubov, who is the chief creative officer at BCBG, know what women want. That is why BCBG Max Azria is renowned for its effortless, sensual femininity. The Fall 2012 gave hints of sensuality and lots of decadence with high slits, colorblocking and fur accents.
Lindsay Lohan hit the red carpet at the 2012 American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) Gala in New York late Wednesday. The troubled actress drew attention to herself as many noted that she looks much older than she is. Is Lohan 25 going on 40?
New York Fashion Week 2012 is taking a step in a decidedly technological direction. Designers are turning to the digital highway to promote their runway shows. Where can you watch the BCBG Max Azria Fall 2012 show? Find out here.
Britain's Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have bumped Lady Gaga off the international fashion map. The wife of Prince William, now formally known as the Duchess of Cambridge, topped a fashion buzzword list for a second year running while outrageous pop star Lady Gaga disappeared from sight.
A new revelation about the fashion world suggests that Kate Middleton, now called Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, tops the fashion buzzword list of 2012, along with her sister Pippa Middleton.
The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The campaign created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wake-up call to American women.
Navy is likely to replace black on the catwalk when New York Fashion Week starts on Thursday, with experts expecting rich fabrics, waist-defining jackets and some 1920s-inspired styles sparked by movies like The Artist.
Valentine's Day 2012 is right around the corner. It is time to plan your date night outfit. Here are some super sexy ideas for the most romantic night of the year.
New York Fashion Week 2012 begins Thursday, Feb. 9, as the fashion world congregates in Lincoln Center for a week of fabulous shows and even more fabulous parties. Here are the Twitter handles you should follow to keep you in-the-know.
Victoria Beckham might very well be the designer to beat at the 2012 Oscars. According to The Mirror, Beckham has received orders for Oscar gowns from the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron and Cameron Diaz. All three A-listers have reportedly asked the beautiful Brit to design their Oscar gowns.
Want to party with celebrities and models? Here is where you need to be in New York City during New York Fashion Week 2012.
