LYRA MAG.

Garment District, NYC Words/Images Judith Ecochard Fashion trends-check Chubby fake fur- warm too Sailor Cargo gets stylish with snap details Lace lining makes tops- feminine edgy Cute blouse/tops separates-check Denim very which way-check Outerwear that looks/feels waaaayyyy more expensive than they are-check Houndstooth Plaid capelet  oversized collars and buttons wool warm/ruffled coat comes in several colors---   With all the luxury good we covet and review---we also like to balance it all out with previews of collections where the prices rarely ever venture above $50 And that includes warm jackets and coats... And what we thought really looked authentic, not cheap-the faux shearling...our favs! Jolt is sized in teens and girls- but we think all ages should find favor with these casual wear pieces... At these price points-we always look to see if the items evaporate in a New York minute---but we did...

AND KENNETH COLE REACTION West 50th Street, NYC Words/Images Judith Ecochard Missed ( very ) from opening New York's Fashion Week, the congenial and committed (cause-wise) Kenneth Cole and his team- showed a terrific line-up of on trend, wearable mix and match urban sleek separates- at the presentation for media types a few months back. Kenneth Cole---the ideal model his own clothes we are sure he is sick of hearing that too. Displayed on mannequins and racks- in a spacious setting at company headquarters--- Samrtly belted-the double breasted camel coat on right is a classic, layer friendly keeper We actually like this format that allows us time---and even got there pronto. AND l ucky us-we had a nice chat with the designer himself... Handsome leather satchel---guys need to get rid of the giveaway from the past corporate junket and graduate to this as their gym/weekend hauler ABOUT-- Use of a lot of natural fabrics for Fall 2011-wool, cot...