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Houghton Sends Creamy Jumpsuits, Ivory Fur Coats & Lacy Shorts Down Her Bridal Runway

Oct 12, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Traditional brides may not want to look in Katharine Polk’s direction when it’s time to walk down the aisle. The founder and designer of Houghton, is aiming her brand toward millennials and eclectic brides.

7 of the Most Popular and Experimental Trends at Paris Fashion Week

Oct 12, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

When looking for upcoming trends and new styles we almost always turn to Paris. They are considered some of the most daring, eclectic designers of the bunch and have a tendency to push our conception of what can really be called fashion.

Lela Rose Creates Playful Frocks and Dramatic Gowns for the Modern Bride

Oct 9, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

During New York Bridal Week, Lela Rose’s Fall 2016 collection played to the romantic notion of the winter bride. Gowns were luxurious but simple, traditional but youthful, and used soft texture to play up contemporary styles.

Ole Yde Explores Exotic and Unknown Cultures for His S/S 2016 Collection

Oct 8, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

In Ole Yde’s collection notes, the designer said he turned to “exotic and unknown lands, new cultures, colors and fragrances” for inspiration, and his eponymous collection, Yde, reflected this sentiment through a line of colorful and bold ready-to-wear pieces.

French Aristocracy Inspires Giambattista Valli's Moncler Gamme Rouge Collection

Oct 7, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Drawing from 17th century French aristocracy and the history of fencing, creative director Giambattista Valli presented a romantic, but sporty rendition of his feminine collections for Moncler Gamme Rouge.

Chanel Airlines Now Boarding: Lagerfeld Reimagines French Travel for S/S 2016

Oct 7, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Karl Lagerfeld keeps coming up with new and interesting ways to reimagine the space at the Grand Palais. This season he turned Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2016 runway show into a chic airport terminal—supermodels bustled through the boarding area with their sleek carry-ons, wearing everything from easy wrap travel coats to multi-layered, form fitting skirt suits.

Guillaume Henry Just Misses the Mark for Nina Ricci Spring/Summer 2016

Oct 6, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

For his second collection helming the Nina Ricci house, Guillaume Henry wanted to focus on creating a line, and a woman, that men would “fall in love with.” An admirable goal, but one that was better in theory than execution.

Raf Simons Reimagines the Simple Ease of the Season for Dior Spring/Summer 2016

Oct 5, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

For Dior’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Paris Fashion Week, Raf Simons showed a paired down collection among a meadow of blue delphiniums in the courtyard of the Carré du Louvre.

Jonathan Anderson Turns Junk Into Treasure at Loewe's SS16 Presentation

Oct 2, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Textures and unconventional materials have been taking over the runway at Paris Fashion Week, but none were as unexpected as the funky designs at Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe Spring/Summer 2016 presentation.

Tom Ford Forgoes the Traditional S/S 2016 Runway for Lady Gaga Music Video

Oct 2, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

When we heard Tom Ford wasn’t on the Fashion Week schedule this month we just knew the designer had something better up his sleeves. This season, Ford skipped the traditional runway show and instead released a three-minute runway music video to showcase his Spring/Summer 2016 collection.

John Galliano Refocuses on Ready-to-Wear for Maison Margiela SS16

Sep 30, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

For many, today’s Maison Margiela show at Paris Fashion Week marked the first signs of John Galliano’s return to ready-to-wear. While he’s been the designer of Maison Margiela for two seasons, his first show felt hesitant—he was, after all, attempting to please both Galliano and Margiela fans.

Damir Doma's Tàpies-Inspired Collection Goes Scluptural for Spring/Summer 2016

Sep 30, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Sunday during Milan Fashion Week, Damir Doma held his Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear show. The collection, inspired by the work of Spanish sculptor, painter and art theorist Antoni Tàpies, played off the idea of his works through sculptural designs and a palette of neutral colors.

Mary Katrantzou Creates Cosmic Collection for Otherworldly Women

Sep 29, 2015 | Contributor: J Bibi Cooper

Mary Katrantzou’s SS16 collection was titled Cosmology and, indeed, Katrantzou took us into another dimension. Upon entering Central Saint Martins, attendees were greeted with a massive mirrored wall which reflected the blue runway to create a trippy, almost otherworldly effect.

Ermanno Scervino Merges His Traditional Feminine Aesthetic With Masculine Touches

Sep 28, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Ermanno Scervino brought his usual lineup of feminine and romantic pieces to the runway for Milan Fashion Week, but this season, he shook things up with a sportier silhouette and masculine touches.

Missoni Takes a Break from the Eccentric and Revisits Its Uncomplicated Roots for S/S 16

Sep 28, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Missoni has long been known for its eccentric colorways and on-trend silhouettes, but this season Angela Missoni opted for something a bit more simplistic. At the brand’s Spring/Summer 2016 presentation during Milan Fashion Week, basics came down the runway—polo shirts, maxi skirts, and palazzo pants—in a series of uncomplicated stripes with a focus on neutral and primary colors.