Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010
Reviews and Runway Photos
Tibi
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Tibi's Spring 2010 Collection is pretty and feminine without
being overly sweet. The pastels are fitting for the season
along with the silks, cottons and floral prints. The collection
is without a doubt ready to wear filled with lovely mini
dresses, skirts and blouses. The one shoulder jump suit is
perfect for a garden party. And the floral print blazer is
a breath of fresh air after seeing hundreds of boring black
blazers. Finally, the strappy sandals make a statement
with minimal effort. Overall this collection is for women
wanting a soft feminine simply divine look.
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Custo Barcelona Spring 2010
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At first glance the designs by Custo Barcelona are loud and
overpowering, but when you take a closer look there's an
attention to detail that will amaze even the toughest critics.
Your eyes will take a minute to adjust to the bright colors and
patterns but once they do you might feel a tingle of curiosity
to look deeper into the fabrics and craftsmanship. After
closely inspecting the clothes you might still feel apprehension
about wearing the items but you will appreciate the artist's eye
for eccentric patterns, combinations of materials and quality in
buttons, sequence, and embroidery. Of course it would have
been impossible to process all this information at the
designer's fashion show this past September. First of all
you can't get that close to the clothes and second the models
were in such a hurry that it was hard to even photograph them.
We were lucky enough to preview the collection at an event
hosted by ASI Marketing Group here in NY, so we had time to
handle the items and really take it in. Even though the
look is not practical for us personally, it is a seductive
collection of fashion forward pieces that are sure to catch
attention.
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Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 Fashion Show
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Narciso Rodriguez became instantly famous when he designed the dress for Carolyn Bessette's wedding to John F. Kennedy
Jr. in 1996. Since then his designs have been worn by
Salma Hayek, Sarah Jessica Parker and the first lady
Michelle Obama. Last month Rodriguez showed off his Spring
2010 Collection in the tents of Bryant Park. Jessica Alba and
Courtney Love watched from the front row as the RTW collection
was revealed and here are the photos of the electrifying event.
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Cesar Galindo Spring 2010 Collection
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The Texan Cesar Galindo showed his Spring 2010 collection at the
hip Chelsea spot, M2Lounge, on the first day of Fashion Week.
The collection's colors worked well with fuchsias and melons
alongside darks such as "gunmetal" and black. Galindo, who
personally hand sewed 75% of the pieces, combined bright colors
and large ruffles without making it seem over-the-top. The
"culottes" short pants and the Guggenheim pullover are among our
favorite pieces. All in all Galindo's Ready-to-Wear collection is
ready to be worn all over town.
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 Cesar Galindo 'Amanda' fuchsia duchess satin dress |
 Cesar Galindo 'Anna S.' pink wave halter & melon foiled linen culottes |
 Cesar Galindo 'Elise Helene' tulle turtleneck gunmetal foiled linen skirt |
 Cesar Galindo 'Megg Morales' taupe flounced top, ivory stretch bustier and taupe foiled linen culottes |
 Cesar Galindo 'Grace Bol' Guggenheim pullover and foiled linen culottes |
 Cesar Galindo 'Ana Sofia' ivory double knit tank dress |
 Cesar Galindo 'Belinda Baidoo' foiled linen blazer, Guggenheim knit tank and linen trousers |
 Cesar Galindo 'Lydia' sheer lurex wave halter, stretch tulle bandeau and red palazzo pants |
 Cesar Galindo 'Megg Morales' Gold duchess satin pinroll dress |
 Cesar Galindo 'Julia' melon foiled linen blazer and triple dart dress |
Toni Maticevski shoes and clothing line for Spring 2010
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The Melbourne based designer Toni Maticevski brought his couture
like collection to New York last month. Maticevski is a
well known designer who's fans include actress/singer/performer
Beyonce who's been seen in Toni Maticevski shoes. His shoe
designs are fierce with bulky jewelry details that are unique in
style and placement. For his Spring 2010 shoe collection,
Toni Maticevski has incorporated layers of beads on otherwise simple
platform d'orsays. The jeweled accents are present again at the
heel and toes. Mr. Maticevski's clothing line is made up of
yards and yards of chiffon, lace and tulle. The burnt tulle
flower accessory is an amazing display of courage both from the
designer and anyone who dares to wear it. The evening
gowns are spectacular exhibits of layers upon layers of chiffon
and tulle that surprisingly accentuate and highlight the woman's
figure. The princess like dresses are fit for a fairytale
like night of romance. We hope to see Mr. Maticevski at
the tents next season.
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 Toni Maticevski shoes with pearl accents |
 Toni Maticevski d'orsay pumps |
 Toni Maticevski jeweled pumps |
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 'Adriana' |
 'Anais' |
 'Alise' |
 'Alise' |
 'Jasmine' |
 'Polina' drape jersey evening dress |
 'Polina' |
 'Iveta' |
 'Hannah' |
 'Jana' |
 'Emma' silk/linen ball gown |
 'Michelle' gown' |
 'Emma' |
 'Jasmine' gown |
Monarchy by Eric Kim
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The Monarchy fashion show electrified the senses. The music was hot and the star studded crowd even hotter. The actual Collection was sizzling with amazing metallics, beautiful silks and fierce footwear. The women's shoe for Spring/Summer 2010 are gorgeous, not just sexy but down right sick. This collection is not for women afraid of heights. The platforms are at least 1 3/4" and the heels are approximately 5"!!! We would've liked to have seen more color, however the designs more than compensate for the neutral shades. It was reassuring to see that despite the 5" heels, the models seemed to have no problem walking down the runway. Could it be that the pumps are actually comfortable? The clothing line has something for everyone. The wide leg trouser is made for sipping Champagne aboard a yacht (Champagne and yacht sold separately). The slashed white jeans were a little too 80s for us but we dig the distressed boyfriend jeans. The 'Iekeliene' leather jacket is a must have and the 'Erin' strapless dress should replace the little black dress. The paper bag short and trousers are cute but we're not sure how flattering the bunching at the wait will translate on the average woman, but it looks fabulous on the model!
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 Monarchy white platform ankle-strap sandals |
 Monarchy grey patent peep-toe platform pumps |
 Monarchy brown ruffled platforms ankle-straps |
 Monarchy lavender ruffled platforms ankle-strap |
 Monarchy 'Ariel' metallic linen jersey cropped tank with white linen wide legged cropped trouser |
 Monarchy 'Ariel' white organza shirred sleeveless top with khaki twill obi belted skirt |
 Monarchy 'Eniko' white organza origami pleat deep v dress |
 Monarchy 'Eniko' white silk jersey draped torso dress |
 Monarchy 'Erin' metallic linen jersey asymmetric draped short sleeve top with blue suede paper bag short |
 Monarchy 'Erin' blue floral taffeta strapless origami pleated dress |
 Monarchy 'Rachel' teal crepe back satin suit with metallic linen jersey top |
 Monarchy 'Rachel' teal blue suede draped cropped jacket white jersey cris-cross draped tank and white slashed skinny denim |
 Monarchy 'Iekeliene' metallic linen jersey cris-cross back top with khaki twill paper bag short |
 Monarchy 'Iekeliene' tobacco leather asymmetric draped jacket, white jersey tee and white high waisted jeans |
 Monarchy 'Liu Wen' navy crepe back satin sleeveless tuxedo dress |
 Monarchy 'Liu Wen' tan metallic coated linen trench with white jersey draped top and white denim cuffed shorts |
 Monarchy 'Megan' blue silk gauze cropped boyfriend shirt with khaki twill paper bag pant |
'  Monarchy 'Megan' ivory leather asymmetric draped with distressed boyfriend jean |
Christian Siriano Spring 2010
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Christian Siriano is the hottest designer to come out of
Project Runway, although he had been designing way
before his big break on the show. Well, we don't care where he
came from or how he got here, we're just happy he's here. His
Spring 2010 collection is one of the best we saw this month in
the Bryant Park Tents. The oversized hats worn with the
first looks were so much fun. The designer's inspiration, the
notion of luxurious Mediterranean travel, was obvious in the
fabrics (silks and chiffons) and colors (blues, Khakis, nudes
and blushes) used in his collection. Yes, the clothes were
fantastic but we can't help but focus on Mr. Siriano's shoe
collection, which will be available at Payless!!! This will be
the second season of the Christian Siriano For Payless shoe
collection and all the shoes on the runway will be available
through Payless only. Some unique features of the shoe
collection include the upturned point-toe, the "bull-horn"
heels, and exposed stepped platform soles. We are looking
forward to seeing this collection at Payless very soon.
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 'All Done Up' pumps in nude/light brown python |
 'Cut-it-Out' high-vamp pumps in mottled light brown faux-patent leather |
 'To-the-Point' bull-horn heel shape pumps in Oceanic |
 'To-the-Point' bull-horn heel shape pumps in Volcanic |
 'It's A Cinch' ankle bootie in Ivory |
 'It's A Cinch' ankle bootie in Oceanic print |
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 'Stripped Away' ankle boot |
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 Tori Spelling at the Christian Siriano Fashion Show |
 Miss Universe, Stefania Fernandez, and Miss USA, Kristen Dalton, at the Christian Siriano Fashion Show |
Water's Mood' by Toni Francesc
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International designers took over the catwalks this year with established designers such as Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodrigues, Oscar de la Renta, Cesar Galindo and many others. Among such established designers was a newcomer to the Bryant Park Tents- Toni Francesc the Catalonian designer who presented his 'Water's Mood' collection on September 15th. As the title hints, his Spring 2010 collection was inspired by the properties of water. The show started with images of waterfalls, lakes and rain drops reflected on the screens while calming spa-like tunes played. Toni's pieces were delightful and creative without overpowering the sense. The colors were basic, maybe even a little too basic for Spring, but he made it work with the fabrics and the cuts. The trousers and jumpsuits were among our favorites. He really spruced up the average pant with cuts and designs that accentuate the right spots. Toni also designed the footwear which was classic and sturdy, nothing over the top. The only pieces that we don't think will translate to the masses are the plastic purses used throughout the show. Not sure if they're Toni's creations and although they were cool looking, we just don't see women carrying around plastic buckets. All in all, Toni's debut at the Tents was welcomed by the 500 or so attendees who gave a standing ovation and were left wanting more.
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BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2010 Fashion Show
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Our first show in the tents- BCBGMAXAZRIA. Sitting with hundreds of photographers from all over the world pushing and shoving to get the perfect seat- baptism by fire. The lights fade and the audience quiets down in anticipation of an eye-full of the latest creations from the famous design house. The music is loud and exhilarating- a staple of fashion shows- and here comes the first model in a white flowing jersey dress. The girls come out at rapid fire pace, making them hard to photograph, but the dresses are colorful, playful and youthful. The designer re-invents the jersey by wrapping, ruching or draping the fabric to create versatile ready-to-wear dresses. Mixing prints and fabrics creating abstract cuts that cling to the body and pleasing to the eye. Several one-shoulder pieces confirm the trend will be back for another season. While the multi-strap sandals are hot without taking away from the clothes. This line will sell well this Winter thanks to it's versatility and appeal to young women everywhere. We can't wait to get our hands on a pair of those grey multi-strap sandals! Check-out the BCBGMAXAZRIA website.
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Ports 1961 Spring 2010 Fashion Show
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There we were front row of the electrifying Ports 1961 Spring
2010 Fashion Show and we were in for a treat. Tia Cibani
takes inspiration from nature (sand, sunset, sea and moon) to
interpret Spring 2010 as a flowing river of color and light in
Earth's hues. Japanese influences were obvious with Kimono
jackets & dresses, Asian print fabrics and even the use of
bamboo shoots. Tia's pieces were fitted to the body but
had flowing arms and skirts to that gave them a "walking on air"
feminine look. Outside of the shoes, the favorite accessories
would have to be the transparent belts that hug the waist
without interrupting the linear silhouette. The Buff
Vechetta one strap tote is unique and sensible while the various
clutch handbags are exotic but not very utilitarian. Tia's
clothes are soft, feminine and sexy but we couldn't keep our
eyes off the shoes! Absolutely stunning origami heels, knotted
rope designs and bright color combinations made it hard to look
elsewhere. The platforms must be at least two inches high so we
can only assume the heel is about 4-5 inches- not very subway
friendly, but the traditional pumps and sandals are just as
fierce without the chance of a twisted ankle.
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 Tao Cloud coat, Cloud jersey skirt, Oasis bamboo belt, Oasis stingray Geta pumps |
 Ksenia Shadow lame tweed jacket, Dew tie-dye trouser, Shadow Obi belt, Dew Geta sandals |
 Tara Nest duchesse coat, Talc chiffon slip dress, Oasis suede sandal |
 Tara talc marble print satin Kimono, Oasis cowl-neck dress, Dew suede sandals |
 Yulia cherry tropical wool dress, Buff vachetta clutch, Dew suede peeptoe pumps |
 Alla Talc asymmetric draped dress, Eclipse Geta sandals |
Amanda Eclipse silk satin blouse, Aluminum pleated trouser, Eclipse stingray clutch, Eclipse Geta sandals |
 Bregje Nest duchesse bandeau dress, Talc obi belt, Eclipse stingray Geta pumps |
 Cici cloud & Dawn organza blazer, Oasis draped skirt, stingray & vinyl belt, Dew peeptoe pumps |
 Eugenia Oasis tank dress, Buff vachetta tote, Buff suede peeptoe pumps |
 Tao Oasis taffeta warp print dress, Oasis stingray Geta pump |
 Daniela Oasis sculpted dress, Buff bamboo obi belt, Oasis stingray Geta pump |
 Buff suede Geta sandals |
 Buff suede Geta sandals |
 Cherry stingray Geta pumps |
 Cherry stingray Geta pumps |
 Dew Geta sandals |
 Dew suede peeptoe pumps |
 Eclipse sandal |
 Oasis sandals |
 Oasis bamboo & stingray clutch, Buff suede Geta sandals |
 Buff vachetta tote, Buff suede peeptoe pumps |
Farah Angsana Couture Fashion Installation
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ShoeSeen.com was at the unveiling of Farah Angsana's Spring 2010
collection at The Royalton Hotel. The Couture collection
included beautiful cocktail dresses, gowns and evening dress
pants. The designer was inspired by the Balinese goddess
and Hindustan culture Dewi. The models absolutely looked
like goddesses in soft layers of chiffon and decadent
embroideries. The bright reds, turquoise and soft pinks were
feminine and the strapless, one shoulder, halter and sweetheart
necklines were flattering. Farah's collection is sexy, smart,
flattering and fresh. It's a beautiful combination of elegance
and youth. The shoes worn by the models are from Michael Antonio.
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 Farah Angsana's 'Lara' Chinese jacket with cigarette pant and 'Kintan' duppioni strapless evening dress. The 'Lara' jacket and pant suit is one of our favorites. |
 The 'Rosa' silk duppioni 3/4 sleeve evening coat is crisp and lavish. |
 'Sonia' silk chiffon halter evening gown with mirrored embroidered with beading halter neck. The hair and make-up was done by Christo Fifth Avenue. |
 The 'Sonia', 'Yanna' and 'Tamara' evening dresses are bright and full of detail. |
 'Veena' and 'Sina' dresses with Michael Antonio shoes |
 Michael Antonio 'Silverton' shoes at Farah Angsana show |
 Michael Antonio 'Shani' sandal at Farah Angsana fashion show |
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