tags:

• leanne
• , spring 2009
• , project runway
• , empire waist
• , skirts
• , gray
• , asymmetrical
• , grey
• , dresses
• , halters

The Label: The Texas native and Parson’s graduate has been designing girly but smart clothes with lots of embellishments—embroidery, piping, beading, and other trimming details—since she launched her collection in 1996. Popular among young socialites and celebrities, including First Daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush, Rose frequently juxtaposes fabrics in unusual ways—terry cloth with lace, for example—to give her classic feminine silhouettes something unexpected, and a more modern edge. She earned her chops working under Christian Francis Roth and Richard Tyler. The Look: The girl with the most cake. Pretty, frilly, sexy—and forever young.

tags:

• lela rose
• , fall 2009
• , long sleeves
• , flap pockets
• , zipper pockets
• , burgundy
• , mauve
• , horizontal stripes
• , boatneck
• , structured

Hanii y Belted Alpaca Coat In Beige Beige alpaca woven gathered coat. Double layered, knit sits underneath. Large open-neck collar. The jacket doesn’t fasten at any point except for self-tie belt. Bell shaped 3/4 sleeves, knitted sleeve reaches the wrist. Two slit pockets sit on either side.

tags:

• coat
• , alpaca
• , shopping
• , apparel
• , bell sleeves
• , three quarter sleeves
• , belt
• , designer
• , second city style
• , clothing

tags:

• light blue
• , orange
• , green
• , womens
• , bubble hem
• , asymmetrical
• , horizontal stripes
• , billowy
• , thigh length
• , elbow length sleeves

The Label: Desperate to find comfy, stylish clothes to wear during her pregnancy in the early sixties, Parisian Sonia Rykiel decided to make some of her own. In 1968, she opened her own boutique on the Left Bank from which she hawked her covetable knits. The American press dubbed her the “Queen of Knits.” From there, she proceeded to invert seams, de-line looks, and add other non-precious, fun effects to her clothes, winning her a following among the fashion-forward folks. The Designer: Born in Paris in 1930, Sonia Rykiel had no formal design training except window dressing when she was a teenager. But in 1985, the French government showed its appreciation by awarding her the Legion d’Honneur. Today, her daughter Nathalie, who serves as the company’s creative director, infuses much of her mother’s cheekiness into the label—she added sex toys to the retail offerings at their freestanding stores.

tags:

• spring 2009
• , loose
• , knee length
• , three quarter sleeves
• , nymag
• , crewneck
• , henley
• , boatneck
• , little black dress
• , asymmetrical

eva franco's Audrey Strapless dress: Strapless tube dress with tie back waistband. Back zip closure. Fabrics: Top: 100% Polyester Bottom: 97% Cotton 3% Lycra

tags:

• audrey
• , dress
• , brown
• , nude
• , tube top
• , belted
• , strapless
• , beige
• , fashion
• , eva franco

tags:

• over sized collar
• , skirts
• , gray
• , metallics
• , ny mag
• , grey
• , dresses
• , pencil skirt
• , elbow length sleeves
• , yellow

Inspired by vintage romantic aesthetics and brands like Givenchy, YSL, Balenciaga and icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Bridgette Bardot, Cloak and Dagger creates sexy clothing that radiates elegance and quality for an ever more sophisticated clientele. She uses an array of silks with super fine details and sensuously tailored fabrics with flirtatious linings, bindings and trim. Reg. $580.00 • Color - Pearl • 100% silk • Dry clean only • Unlined • Invisible side zipper • Front pockets • Oversized pleated hem • Comes with removable belt

tags:

• beige
• , belted
• , dresses
• , dress
• , designer
• , cloak dagger