Son Jung Wan

I recently saw Son Jung Wan's Spring/Summer 2012 collection, and was impressed at the luxurious and impeccable collection. I love her separates - the breezy looking tops, shorts and jackets that look so sumptuous and chic, I could wear them anywhere.

Perhaps more acclaimed in Korea, Son Jung Wan is one of the largest Korean designer labels with over 37 billion won in sales for 2009. Its a pity I didn't get to chance upon her designs when I was in Seoul this year, but I'll definitely be looking out for her label during my next trip to Korea.

For now, I'll leave you to enjoy her Spring/Summer 2012 runway show at New York Fashion Week.




Video credits to Barracuda Film and TV

♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week: Oscar de la Renta Spring Summer 2012

Indulgent, decadent and over-the-top are perhaps the 3 best words to describe the Oscar de la Renta show as he sent out models in billowing skirts of taffeta, much like parachutes, then proceeded with a portion of white dresses made of eyelet lace. Then came day dresses in canary yellow and acid greens before moving on to high waisted sailor pants and sleeveless sheaths. While he may have covered everything from day, night, work and play, the contemporary pieces stood out most for me. Those smartly designed daywear which emphasized the beauty of the female form remained utterly chic and modern. A reckless, but breathtaking collection.

♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week: Rodarte Spring/Summer 2012

It was clear what the Mulleavy sisters were inspired by as soon as the models stepped on the runway - they looked like they stepped out of van Gogh's Sunflowers painting. What I truly admire was their ability to transform a piece of art into something so ethereal and expressive; even van Gogh himself must be proud of them. The cheery yellow sunflowers were printed on floaty tiers of silk chiffons and satins a soft touch that gave the pieces a sense of airiness. Later on in the collection, the bright yellows gave way to a portion of saturated purples and greens before moving on to a stunning and beautiful finale featuring prints from another of van Gogh's famous work, Starry Night.

Once again, Kate and Laura Mulleavy manages to weave a narrative through their collection, using their designs to tell a story to the audience. Whatever, you make out of that story, one cannot help but feel awed and inspired - this takes design to a whole new level, and it truly is a work of art.

♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week: Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2012

The destination: Hawaii. The collection: Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2012. From a wood grained-printed nylon jersey jacket to yellow botanical prints on a cropped poplin shirt, the collection took audiences back to the tropical destination with the introduction of bandeau tops, swimwear-esque bodysuits and tightly woven raffia dresses reminiscent of hula skirts. While the prints and colours were retro, shapes remained modern and svelte in their strict tailoring. I adored the skirts which were wrapped like saris and sleeveless necklines, all highlighting a shapely figure. Though McCullough and Hernadez affixed their collection to a very specific reference and time period, the collection was neither cliche nor overly nolstalgic, and managed to remain vibrant, fresh and true to this current era.

♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week: Prabal Gurung Spring/Summer 2012

Prabal Gurung, provided a very titillating and seductive show when models paraded down the runway in frocks with sliced inserts of netting, wrapping around the hip bones and streaking down the backs (of course stopping short of revealing a bit too much). To add to the sexiness of it all, was the use of smooth silky fabrics that alluded to negligees and undergarments. The rich burst of violets like splattered paint dripping down the dresses added a touch of lasciviousness. While this collection is not for the faint hearted, I'm sure most women would love to get their hands on one of the saturated violet floral pieces.

♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week: Zero + Maria Cornejo Spring/Summer 2012

Maria Cornejo's silk dress has been a hit with women, and I don't question why. I would love to get my hands on one too. This season, her silk dress was given a facelift as she put flashing prints taken from photos she snapped at the Musee du Quai Branly. The pieces were loose and flowy, yet polished, great for women who are always on the move. While her collection focused more on solutions rather than style, I don't think anyone's complaining, because sometimes women just want comfortable yet well-fitted clothes.

♥, 

Fal

New York Fashion Week: Carolina Herrera Spring/ Summer 2012

Carolina Herrera brought a freshness to the runway this season with rich hues of citrus-y colours like lemon yellow and lime green. The opening dress, one with a little sparrow print, was sweet, but not overtly so, and looked perfect for a picnic on a warm summer afternoon. The sweet prints (cherry prints followed after the sparrow prints, but they're not shown here) evolved into something a little more geometrical as the show progressed, with Art Deco motifs, incorporated into dresses with more muted colours. Herrera's collection was luxurious, feminine and possessed a simple elegance, in which I couldn't help falling in love with.

♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week S/S 2012: On the runways

Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang is still channeling the tough girl aesthetic this season in the form of bombers and vests made from mesh; bodysuits and shorts in bleached, manipulated botanical prints and of course leather dresses and two-pieces. Kudos to Wang who still manages to remain true to himself after so many seasons.

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Moving away from the whimsical take on the bygone eras, Jacob's collection was pared down to a bare minimum. Subtlety and simplicity in shapes enhanced the body without being overly trendy. There was a hint of sportswear in some pieces - for outerwear, it came in the form of a cross between a trench and parka; then they were drawstring skirts (not shown here) and models tromping down the runway in visors. My favorite has got to be the oversized shirt dress - reminiscent of the boyfriend shirt trend that was hot a few seasons ago.

Derek Lam
An effortlessly chic collection influenced by the Sixties. This was apparent from the architectural references and the simple yet sophisticated silhouettes. The kaleidoscope print separates and dresses in orange, coral, peppermint and marine combinations definitely has my nod of approval.

Zac Posen
Standing out amongst the other runway shows was Zac Posen's. Inspired by Old Hollywood glamour, there was a focus on cut and fit. The accent was on the waist and this was complemented by pencil skirts, mermaid gowns, elongated jackets and flared dresses with a hem that reached the knees. The result was elegance and lots of drama.

♥, 

Fal