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  Middle Look A Top Pick--- Trouville Stripe Day Coat...with a Chartreuse Splash Floral Charmeuse T-Shirt, Steel Digital Leopard Jacquard Skirt Presentation: Milk Studios West 15th Street, NYC Inspite of the major ‘tude we experienced from a black clad Allie in the lobby downstairs… Peter Som was one of our top presentations of NYFW S/S 2010, clothing wise. Sparkling whimsy came to mind as soon as we got an eyeful of the really stunning printed fabrics that ranged from polka dot paired with leopard, to floral and marine stripe. Bright, cheerful and upbeat. It all worked. Usually the Brits can only pull off this quirky mash up of graphics and colors…in a sophisticated manner…but Peter Som certainly did. And the polished attire was all beautifully made. Not a single loose thread any...

Milk Studios, West 15th Street NYC Words, Images Judith Ecochard We felt like an insider at the packed preview of the casual and contemporary wear label Band of Outsiders staged at the Milk Studios ground floor space. Scott Sternberg , the creative director once again turned out clever cool separates that will appeal to those who like the classics with a twist…with dabs of swagger that’s tailored just so. Which makes us think that the label is always inspired by French film genuis Jean Luc Godard…and his New Wave flick “Band à Part” based on the Dolores Hitchen’s novel. The vignettes that lined the room…were themed… and tricked out with props conjuring up life by the seashore. Underscoring the summer by the ocean --- is Band of Outsiders smart footwear collaboration with boat shoe rulers Sperry Top Sider for the upcoming season. (...

A HIP COLLABORATION WITH ILARIA URBANATI DEBUTS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, STYLE360-METROPOLITAN PAVILION NORTH, WEST 19TH STREET NYC Words, Images Judith Ecochard FLIRTY DETAILS MASHED UP WITH SEXY ROCKER GIRL ELEMENTS MADE FOR A VERY COOL COLLECTION OF CLOTHING- BY HIPSTER HANDBAG QUEEN REBECCA MINKOFF –IN COHOOTS WITH BFF ILARIA URBINATI. CITING FAR FLUNG INSPIRATIONS LIKE THE “ DARK QUIRKINESS OF EARLY TIM BURTON FILMS, MIXED WITH THE 90’S BEAUTY AESTHETIC IN THE ICONIC PETER LINDBERGH” PICS OF THE SUPES (MODELS) …THE ENSEMBLES PRESENTED IN A STAGED FORMAT WITH MODELS POSED ABOVE THE CROWD…WERE SPOT/TREND ON! BONDAGE STYLE, MULTI-STRAP PANTS TOOK US BACK TO CBGBs/G. VERSACE/GEORGE MICHAEL MINIS (PLEATED TOO-IN LEATHER ), CROPPED JACKETS IN BLACK LEATHER AND BLAZERS WITH SOME SHOULDER ACTION, FITTED BUSTIER DRESSES, CROPPED SHORTS, AND SKY HIGH STRAPPED HEELED SHOES HAD A SEXY GIRL MO GOING. WE THOUGHT PRETTY WOMAN (JULIA ROBERTS) WARDROBE…ESPECIALLY WITH THOSE OVER THE KNEE BOOTS T...

"LONG ELEGANT WALKS" Instructions from Backstage ALTMAN BUILDING, New York Fashion Week Words, Images Judith Ecochard Big Apple dweller Loris Diran, sourced sunny childhood memories of Coney Island for his colorful Spring 2010 men’s and women’s RTW collection. Impeccable tailoring, polished details and luxe fabrics fashioned into flattering AND wearable silhouettes ---are positive attributes a Diran customer counts on. The show opened up with warm weather casual daywear separates and a fun poppy print chiffon Nadia Dress...all in bright tones ( poppy red, canary yellow )...and often paired with urbane neutrals. Silk Herringbone Cargo Blazer Walking shorts in linen, a deep v neck navy cashmere pullover, and crisp cotton twill pants (for guys) are our idea of versatility… dress up leisure that defines American sportswear at its best. Our top pick was a cocktail frock---a stunning Sunflower Satin Bow Dress (Look #16). We can see some celeb walking the red carpet in this. Othe...