Stars Celebrate Matthew Williamson's Second H&M Collection Launch
by Lisanne Silverman
May 6, 2009 12:21 PM PDT
Last week, the stars aligned at New York's South Street Seaport to celebrate the launch of Matthew Williamson's second collection for H&M, the first of which debuted in stores only a week before. Performances by Grace Jones and music by DJ Michel Gaubert and DJ Hanna Hanra provided entertainment while hosts and hostesses dresses as sailors added a beachy, tropical vibe to the soiree. Mary-Kate Olsen, Helena Christensen, and Lucy Liu came out to admire the collection, which is set to arrive in stores on May 14. Williamson himself had this to say: "Working with H&M has been such a wonderful experience. The global launch event in New York City was a spectacular soiree. I was delighted to see so many of my friends from the fashion world support this collection." The collection will feature colorful prints and sophisticated tailoring, in addition to a men's line which will be Williamson's first. Click the slideshow to see party pics!
New York Fashion Week Runway: Herve Leger By Max Azria Shines In Stripes & Snakeskin
by Alex Gambardella
Feb 20, 2009 9:24 AM PST
We aren't the only ones falling head-over-heels for the Herve Leger by Max Azria Fall 2009 Collection> -- Not one but two runway models took a tumble during the New York Fashion Week show, but they couldn't have looked more fierce doing it! With its parade of tightly-bound bandage dresses with metallic paneling, snakeskin details, and all sorts of shimmery embellishments like fringe, tiling, and beading, the Sunday night show was full of life and movement despite the impossibly snug fit of the dresses! Some of Hollywood's chicest stars were present to witness the heavily shoulder-padded fall preview, including Sophia Bush, Jessica Stroup, and January Jones, all in their own Herve Leger favorites. While some commented that the collection lacked a certain brightness, the pieces undoubtedly took full advantage of its subdued color scheme, utilizing hues ranging from limey olive and deep brown to gunmetal chrome, and instead of bursts of color, contrasted neutrals with shiny metallics for a pop of fashionable flash.
Colors: neutral browns and olives, plus chrome, silver, and black
Silhouettes: banded halter dresses, capped sleeves, boxy shoulders, cinched waists
Celeb Sightings: Lucy Liu, Joy Bryant, Sophia Bush, Michelle Trachtenberg
Photo Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
