Photo by Polyvore (via NY Daily News)

Polyvore chose twenty-three young women from the over 2,000 bloggers they work with via their fashion collage efforts. CEO Jess Lee said their goal is to find “the next Anna Wintours” by encouraging fashionistas to curate their own “editorial spreads” much like a magazine editor would. This event was Polyvore’s next step in tying together a cohesive digital and real-world experience for their users.

Over 25,000 Polyvore users tuned into the event via a live stream. With proud friends, family and fans in tow, Polyvore, Covergirl and the fabulous bloggerati put on one heck of a show! With rounding applause, the designers (Dana-Maxx Pomerantz, Lauren Bagliore, Sergio Guadarrama and Vengsarkar “Ven” Budhu) took their bow.

Some of our favorite looks included a red-silk blouse from Gavaskar Collection on De Lune‘s Claire Geist and a gorgeous color-blocked dress from Dana-Maxx on Raych from That’s Chic!

Photo by Polyvore (via NY Daily News)

Photo by Brian Ach

Highlights: sequined gowns, suede python prints, trench coats, floor-length gowns

Trends Hit: python, suede, waistband belts, ivory, burgundy, optical illusion gowns

Accessories: Minimal jewelry, strappy heels

Favorite Piece: floor-length ivory coat with shortened collar lapels

(more…)

 
As evidenced in Donna Karan’s DKNY Fall 2012 Collection – when in doubt, belt it. This season was full of cold-weather options like boxy fur jackets, cocoon coats with buttery leather sleeves, sporty puffer jackets and a handful of double-breasted wool pieces. But Donna Karan isn’t one to focus on one area – she’s got the behind-the-coat pieces covered too. Pencil skirts, slim trousers, constrictive maxi dresses and adorable leather mini-skirts will make for generous wardrobe pop items come fall shopping.

 
Highlights: boxy fur, cocoon coats, leather sleeves, puffer jackets, pencil skirts, leather minis

Trends Hit: navy knits, navy leather, leather sleeves, double-breasted wool coats, thick waistband belts

Accessories: ankle-strap platforms, tight black ankle boots, black stockings

Favorite Piece: Chunky crew-neck sweater in navy over a black turtleneck and navy leather mini skirt — playful, flirty and feminine!

(more…)

Photo by Astrid Stawiarz for Getty Images

 
Timo Weiland and business partner Alan Eckstein found close inspiration from the neo-punk New York – a time, they say, that “artists were really able to be artists”. A collaboration with Saga allowed the duo to experiment with fur for the first time which produced some ingenious mixes – like long wool trenches with fox-pelt waistbands. Both the men’s and women’s collections were subtle tweaks on the classic Timo Weiland touch of modernist silhouettes. The clothes offered a more than ideal foundation for a wardrobe of pop-texture staples.

Highlights: fur trim, silk prints, raccoon cuffs, cropped sweaters, floral kitsch

Trends Hit: grunge, neo-maximus, 90′s New York, leather skirting, fur

Accessories: simple chokers, black patent shoes, platform heels

Favorite Piece: beautiful navy cowl-neck cable knit sweater with a light floral skirt

(more…)

Photo by Jason Kempim for Zimbio

Highlights: corset belts, leather harnesses, leather fringe skirts, champagne backless dresses, plunging necklines

Trends Hit: leather skirts, champagne fringe, body contour dresses, black patent dresses

Accessories: Minimal other than belts and corset harnesses

Favorite Piece: a gorgeous champagne colored knee-length dress with a brown leather chastity belt

Sign up below and follow our Fashion Week posts for the chance to win a $100 Bluefly splurge!

See Official Rules Here

Photo by Dario Cantatore for Zimbio

Victoria Bartlett‘s VPL Fall 2012 Collection was one of epic proportions. Crunch knitted bodysuits, puffer shorts, bloomers and “shoplifter” boleros were just a few of the zany looks that waltzed down the runway of a packed house at Pier 59. Bartlett has been known for her eccentricity but always produces a wearable and chic collection that add imagination to any wardrobe. Elegant cut outs and soft draping infused grace into otherwise ominous silhouettes.

Highlights: cage skirts, knitted bodysuits, neutral palette, deviation, plum accents, wool bloomers

Trends Hit: plum, turmeric, bolero jackets, knitwear, nude colors, imaginative silhouettes

Accessories: gorgeous single line necklaces from Lizzie Fortunato

Favorite Piece: asymmetrical skirt in an violent yellow and black pattern

(more…)

Photo by Andrew H. Walker for Zimbio

Sisterly design duo Alexandra and Kristen O’Neill found inspiration for their Fall 2012 Collection from Native American textiles and prairie imagery. Known for their clean and polished feminine aesthetic, each piece in the collection was both effortlessly cool and completely wearable. Using leather in almost every piece, the duo crafted a very distinct look keeping in theme with a Native American vibe by adding in elements of burgundy and goldenrod. Covetable collection? Oh, yes.

Highlights: deep burgundy, warm golds, leather pants, mid-waist dresses, kaleidoscope patterns

Trends Hit: ladylike, structured shorts, leather skirts, angora sweaters, burgundy

Accessories: minimal jewelry, skinny black belts

Favorite Piece: Amazing cigarette leather pants that would definitely be a staple in any wardrobe! (more…)

When Brandon Sun began designing his Fall 2012 Collection, he looked to the ‘silent assassins’ in history to weave a tale of peaceful ferocity. Using his signature expertise in fur-based apparel, Sun presented a collection that was both fluidly bold but also incredibly tailored for his fan base of today’s initiators, leaders and innovators. These are pieces that quietly define strength and versatile democracy. This former J. Mendel designer knows his way around a fur and this collection is proof that the living dead can be a freeing experience.

Highlights: fox fur, emerald, cinched waist belts, cap-sleeve sweaters, intricate cable knits
Trends Hit: emerald, gold neutrals, knits, draping, fur, patchworks, fur trims
Accessories: bold lip stains, thin silver bangles, silver arm cuffs, neutral suede wedges
Favorite Piece:An amazing black thick coil shearling vest (shown below). This is a must-have in my wardrobe. ASAP.

(more…)

With her namesake collection only two years underway, it’s amazing to see how far Toronto-bred Kaelen Haworth has come. Her Fall 2012 Collection was a wave away from the pleated silk separates she is typically known for designing. Taking a moodier avenue this season, she showcased gorgeous shearling jackets in neutral duo-tones, violent jacquard harem pants and a bevy of formal gold lamé separates.

Highlights: gold lamé, shearling, trompe l’oeil textures, netural duo-tones, pant suits, asymmetrical hemlines

Trends Hit: texture blocking, laser-cut leather, gold, duo-tone, art deco, printed pants

Accessories: Bold lips, minimalist stud earrings

Favorite Pieces: An in-your-face printed pair of harem pants (above).

(more…)

The oversized lace backdrop was the perfect setting for Tadashi Shoji‘s Fall 2012 runway show. The crowd was silent as ethereal beats brought the models onto the catwalk. Bold hues of emerald and cobalt were obvious hits, while the sultry blood-orange tones in slimmer silhouettes got audible seals of approval from the audience. While many of the pieces featuring lace detailing could have easily come off as dowdy, a juxtaposition in delicate fabrics made them anything but.

Hightlights: lace details, flowing layers, cocktail dresses, floor-length gowns, ‘Golden Era’ vibes

Trends Hit: short dresses, lace brocade, emerald green, cobalt blue, blood orange, shift dresses

Accessories: sheer tights, drop earrings, chandelier earrings, swept hairstyles

Favorite Piece: McQueen-esque dramatic gown with brocade top-sleeved bodice and tulle floor length skirt

(more…)