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End of New York Fashion Week wrap up.

So it seems as though New York fashion week left the best for last ending last night. With both of Marc's lines opening our eyes with color. Naeem Khan's luxurious embroidery, both of De La Renta's RTW and Resort lines were polished to perfection as Jeremy Scoot bought a smile to my face and The Blonds knocked my socks off I wanted every piece of the collection.

Leave it to Marc to throw away all the ideas I had about NY fashion week up to this point of boring khakis everywhere. With his 70's romanticism and flash of color and glitz nostalgia of Bianca Jagger. There was big hair and even bigger hats and flower hair pins and thrown out the window was the idea of emphasis on lips and leave eyes bare, there were dark red lips and dark eyes. Opening with that printed big cut coat to a satin orange suit but with hot pants. Those purple wide leg pants with the gigantic purple hat and a gold lame shorts suit with the black detail. The khaki sequined power suit and the the purple jumper with the purple leather flower belt exceptional. As well as great flowing silk evening dresses, some sheer and some with hip high slits, all in all sexy the same. Thanks Marc for bringing the week back to life.

With his Marc line he didn't disappoint either, the colors, prints, the hot guys and stripes oh Marc. There were those fun bright colors right off the back opening the show with that striped dress. The grey off the shoulder jumper has my name written all over it, adored the hemlines and the volume on the trousers. There were cute hats, hints of neon and the big layered acrylic bangles. One of my favorite looks was that satin shorts look with the almost doily like silk blouse. It was playful and fun but yet still stylish for every downtown girl that likes to look like they showered.

With customers such as the queen of Jordan, Naeem makes sure he takes embroidery to a whole other level.He opened the show with that Yellow and black detailed number, flollowed by this black and white silk caftan that I need for next summer's vacation. Every look had a detail of lace or bead work or even both. Altho it may sound like a a lot maybe even on colors such as bumble bee yellow, blues, oranges and kelly green, it wasn't every piece looked expensive. There was this one look that stood out for me this black floor length full skirt paired with this white sequined detail and paired with a white tank that was embellished with gorgeousness to this point I still don't know what was used on it, if it were pearls or stones. Naeem gave us a collection of exquisite gowns,caftans, day and cocktail dresses.Bravo.

The Kansas bred Jeremy Scott sent out boudoir girls and hot guys in leather chaps.The sheer tanks with the catch phrases from shopping bags were quirky and I want every single one of them, and to just pair them with mens tightie whities perfect little trashy twist. There were sequined dresses replicated of ticket stubs. The lovely leather backpack that was in the shape of a biker jacket and the platform ankle boots that were split toed, who thinks of shit like that? Then not playing the pun of trash but there were trash bag inspired looks with drawstrings and all.Should we also get into the bikini and dress made out of can soda tops? they were out of the box but yet still wearable.One of my favorite looks was the mens biker jacket with the human bone done with glitter similar to the dress above. But I think my absolute must have is the cross sunglasses with the bathing suit that had the sheer cut out cross, it would look great with a pair of denim cutoffs and that biker jacket.Then he has the nerve to end the show with a stray jacket wedding dress I literally died.The end.

The Blonds ended fashion week last night with a bang the milk studios were filled with glamour and that was just in the audience. As the show opened with cabaret dancers and then the first look with Phillipe Blond in a huge over coat only to reveal a satin pencil leg tux which when he turned around was all nude sheer and glitterings. There was a sequined dress that was one sleeve of a blazer, and a mens blazer with sequined lapels over a black sheer mini dress that had drop sequins on the bottom. Mens inspired but very feminine such as a two piece tux with blue detailing or the their take on a short satin suit with a top hat head band.The white pearl corset showed creativity and detail like none other and the OMG,LOL and WTF headbands with the black coats that were lined in colored sequins to match the bathing suits, there was this look of a black dress with silver at the bust paired with a turban and as the model walked just looked so slinky and sexy.The pink Joan Crawford silk robe over the green sequins made my day just as much as every other look. There were shoulder pads and one arm looks but was done in such a chic, glamourous modern way. Adored every shoe from the nude lucite to the amazing spiked gold ones.Then the end as Phillipe and David both exiting at the end as the perfect Barbie and Ken  this collection had me in awe after what everyone else had been showing this past week. Reminding me that there is still art in fashion with innovation and imagination left in New York-your Dealer

New York Fashion Week S/S 2011 midweek recap.

So its in the midst of New York Fashion Week hence my lack of updates. So i'll give you a taste of what has been going on in this mundane city supposedly known as the fashion capital of the US. Quite frankly I'm a bit bored.Here are some looks from some of the shows I had the benefit of capturing.

The above images are from Thakoon, for those of you non fashion obsessed he had a cameo in The September Issue and is a favorite with both Ms.Wintour and Mrs Obama. His aesthetic is a twist on classic american sportswear. And didn't disappoint us this season with just that. There were shirt dresses, eyelets, cut out sides and lots of white with a touch of shimmer.

The above images are from the DVF show, Diane has replaced Nathan Jenden as creative director and instilled  Yvan Mispelaere. It was an exciting show for me because Diane has a certain style, you know those wrap dresses and is never afraid of mixing prints. From the orange and white dress that overlapped orange stripes and orange cheetah prints. And tons of bright SOLID colors we don't usually see much solids from her but it was done so refined from that  burnt orange power suit on Arlenis above with a bit looser fit and stopping them right above the ankle paired with the sexy silk blouse and that neon pink lip. To all the built in hoods on dresses, with the vintage Lennon circular sunglasses. It was a well put together sophisticated collection with just the right amount of youth to not pigeon hole her clientele, smart cookie that Diane.

The  above are from Cathrine Malandrino, she showcased outside by the pond in Lincoln Center. There was this gorgeous purple jumpsuit with a lighter purple knit vest over it a definite stand out look. There were tons of gladiator sandals which I am over seeing, along with big brim hats. her trousers went into this whole harem thing which is always nice to see but I was exceptionally happy to see her kind of translate it into shorts. The orange dress above was one of my favorites the mix of solid and the print is perfectly done. I would have loved to have seen more heels, it made the whole collection just seem as tho it was daytime with all the sandals. Whats the matter Cathrine your girls don't go out and get wasted?Well if you're me you get wasted in the daytime with sandals and all.

The images above are at Peter Som he opened with that purple patterned fabric and did three different takes on it as a dress which was very mod cut with a collard bright orange shirt under it, and also in a pant but my favorite was the one above as a sexy two piece suit paired with an impeccable grey leather. There was this look which had a high waist on  patterned silk shorts, paired with a cardigan that was a more shorter sleeve. The yellow organza dress above is way more beautiful than that picture, the whole bottom hemline is made of yellow bead work and the muted blue belt goes well.The model wearing it has a great look, she's new haven't seen her on the runways before but she has been on very many this week thus far . He also sent out this great collard pink silk mini paired with a sleeveless black wool coat. Closing the show with a white shirt dress with three quater sleeves with sheer stripes. Peter makes clothes for that girl that likes to have fun with color.

Preen have always been known for great tailoring with a modern surprise, as soon as a dress or a top came out I would admire how well done it was then the model would turn and bam, a cut out,a razor back or just something unexpected.There was this black LBD with these amazing white detailing on the front and the back was a razor back adding a little day time to your cocktail dress. They showed very strong suits, I was very delighted at the length in arms for them and the thin skinny belts over the blazers the direct photo above was my favorite look. Its a power skirt suit with no sleeves its a dream come true. Who wants to wear sleeves in spring/summer?

WTH was Richie Rich thinking when he showed what he showed, this is how it starts. Late of course with ballerinas, and a violinist and DJ duet. Then Tinsley Mortimer opens the show in that hideous dress with that giant bow on the front. The models couldn't walk and most of them looked like regular people. Uhm fashion isn't for regular people and the runway is not a place for them. There was also Rupaul's Drag race alum Jujubee as a model and tons of guys in pink jock straps just way too much. There would be a simple cute dress coming down and then the model turns around and theres this tier of ruffles just  going down the middle of the back, the best part of the show was the nude colored dress above with the paint splatter and  a giant neon yellow exposed zipper in the back, oh yea and  Ellen's mini straw hat. We've already seen this and it was fun when Heatherette started in the early millennium but now that Heatherette is no more, and he has started Popluxe can we see something a bit more grown up and not so much of a kid spray painting their t-shirts. I will update on the rest of the week if New York Fashion Week permits me.-your Dealer