Well, finally, Glamazons, the moment has come where the picture they guarded like fossils at the Louvre has been released. The picture will appear in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar. And it may have been worth the wait.
A voluminous blonde curly afro, skin-tight metallic python-pattern dress and fishnet peeptoe knee boots? Fierce! Did she vanish at the end of the catwalk into a pool of sequined glitter? That's the only way this could get hotter.
What do you think of Bey's look? Glam or Sham?
And if you missed it, check out Tom Ford's full Womenswear collection here.
Getting Beyonce to walk in your fashion show? Pretty impressive, wouldn't you say? Tom Ford certainly had plenty of star power at his Spring 2011 presentation with Julianne Moore, Lauren Hutton and of course, Queen B storming the catwalk.
Ford debuted his first Womenswear collection in an intimate presentation where photography wasn't allowed (some say you'll wait to January to see Beyonce's pics!) and bloggers were not present. The only photog on site, actually, was Terry Richardson. How's that for elite and exclusive?
The collection itself was much more bold and attention-seeking with velvet evening gowns, feather adornments and hammered gold breastplates making a glamorous statement. Beyonce wore one of the highlights of the collection: ablack-fishnet, gold pailette patterned dress. She walked out to enthusiastic applause, which says a lot at a fashion show full of important, sometimes stuffy editors. Can't wait for the fabulous pics!
In the meantime, check out this pic of Bey rocking a new, wild and fabulous head full of blonde curls. Now that's a runway-worthy moment.
God, I love Gwen Stefani. Only she could fly under the radar and then, reappear during New York Fashion Week in this glorious dress.
Where most celebs mix a leopard top with a polka dot skirt for example, Gwen's blends two cool patterns in one phenomenal piece. Tribal prints and stripes? That's legendary style, folks.
And the colors: bright yellow, red, black and white compliment her signature beauty look (platinum blonde hair and fire-engine red lips) peerfectly.
And to make things better, she threw on tights and sandals for a cool, edgy look. Pretty amazing, don't you think?
The fashionista made an appearance at Sephora during Fashion's Night Out to debut her newest fragrance for Harajuku Lovers called Wicked Style. We can only hope the Spring 2011 L.A.M.B. collection has pieces like these.
With all this creativity and fabulous energy in the air, it's no wonder celebs (and their stylists) take more fashion risks during New York Fashion Week. Angela Simmons is the latest celeb to get bold and outrageous with her wardrobe choices for appearances at Lincoln Center.
To Charlotte Ronson's Spring 2011 runway show, the Pastry designer shocked fans by wearing a black catsuit with cut-outs and pink pumps. While catsuits are pretty much an Amber Rosestaple, the look is a bit risque for Angela.
Still, she looks confident in the suit---and she's in fabulous shape. What do you think of her head-turning look? Glam or Sham?
Zac Posen must have been in a vibrant mood when designing for Z Spoke. The designer, who is showing his eponymous line overseas, is one of the few to drench a collection in bold and decadent color this season. The result? A breath of fresh air among Spring 2011 lines that have been overwhelmingly rooted in neutrals and whites.
With punchy colors from red to yellow, Zac Posen took a lively and spirited approach to design---perhaps, a sign that he's courting a younger customer with diffusion line, Z Spoke. Imaginative prints like cartoons (created by Daisy de Villeneuve) and fruit energized the front of dresses and jumpsuits.Colors like orange, red, turquoise, yellow, brown and green were purposefully mixed together, making for an exuberant fashion statement.
While the collection was fun, it was still steeped in femininity and sex appeal. Dresses were flouncy with high hemlines and low necklines. Jumpsuits were belted at the waist, accentuating a womanly figure as only Zac knows how.
Lace was brilliantly weaved into the collection with lingerie peeking out of plaid dresses. Sheer panels bared the midriff, giving little black dresses a flirty sensibility.
Even the accessories managed to be both youthful and mature with cartoon prints and bold color-blocking adorning chic handbags. But the final gown was a sleek black number with cut-outs that was all woman.
Check out the collection, modeled by Crystal Renn, Sessilee Lopez and Rose Cordero, below.
Remember when I said Nicole Miller presents collection after collection of fabulous, but predictable, ruched dresses? Well, she surprised and thrilled me this season with a line devoid of her signature ruching. What showed instead were breathlessly beautiful garments which embodied the motif of ease and grace that will define the upcoming Spring season.
Silhouttes were fluid with airy yet fitted lines that were full of brevity. White was a strong trend (in several collections like BCBGMaxAzria and Port 1961 as well) but here, we see the hue in great separates that provide a tailored yet effortless fit on the body. Highlights were the sharp bone and beige trench coats and vests that brought structure to fluid sheer dresses and tops.
Miller experimented with sheer fabric in the most elegant way, creating sex appeal with an air of sophistication. This delights me as it shows that even though she's used new fabrics and experimented with a different aesthetic, she hasn't lost her penchant for creating sultry, womanly garments. This fact will surely delight her more trendy fans like Cassie, Keisha Whitaker and June Ambrose who filled the front row (pics below).
Prints were also a theme on the Nicole Miller runway with gorgeous blue and white watercolor and black and white painterly patterns showing up on languid, draped dresses.
The look is much more refined than previous seasons but garments, like the sheer top and skirt shown here on Rose Cordero, are packed with Miller's signature edge, youthfulness and femininity. I'm so impressed with this collection. Bravo!
Love the sleek, colorblocked heels!
Here's Nicole Miller backstage with the models.
What do you think of the line?
And check out the fashionable front row:
Cassie and Keisha Whitaker, wife of Forest Whitaker and co-owner of Kissable Couture with Celebrity Makeup Artist, A.J. Crimson made for a gorgeous front row.
Miss Cassie chose a sexy little black dress for the festivities.
Love Keisha Whitaker but not my favorite fashion moment from her.
BCBGMaxAzria is always one of the first shows during New York Fashion Week, and as such, it sets the tone.
With young, chic starlets who will no doubt be wearing the dresses soon in the front row (Kelly Rowland, Coco Rocha and Ashlee Simpson), designer Max Azria showed a cohesive, wearable collection of lightweight dresses made for easy summer days and nights.
The aesthetic was decidedly understated and minimalist with fluid silhouettes and breezy shapes reigning supreme. While the show seemed rooted in neutrals (nudes, beiges, etc.) and whites (The Classic LWD) in the beginning, toward the end of the runway punchy pinks and rich oranges made a bolder statement.
The longer dresses were just as clean and chic, with touches of lace or sheer skirts adding renewed interest. The beauty look was equally subtle: bare makeup and sleek ponytails that emphasize natural, effortless beauty.
Very elegant and simplistic, the dresses weren't without a touch of modernity that will please BCBGMaxAzria's more trendy fans like Kristin Cavallari, Kelly Rowland and Solange Knowles. Lace details, sheer flutter sleeves, soft ruffles, criss-cross color-blocking, wrap stiletto sandals and one-shoulder necklines were youthful, fashion-conscious touches that brought the collection its cool factor. And we can't forget those dangerously short hemlines which highlight the one fashion rule that never changes: legs are always in style.
Without a doubt, BCBGMaxAzria will again provide the Spring wardrobe stables for young, fashionable women across the globe. I've got my eye on this vibrant pink frock, which dress do you love the most?
It's that time of year again where impeccably-dressed editors and eclectic fashionistas make their way to the tents for their first glimpse at the new season's collections. Though this year marks the first run of New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, the rest of Fashion Week will remain positively normal. Attendees from celebrities to journalists will still come clad in designer duds, stepping in 5-inch heels with fabulous IT bags in tow. Yes, ladies and gentleman, the fashion week wardrobe is still intact.
Allow us to share the checkpoints of any successful Fashion Week ensemble with you: a designer dress, an It bag, a killer pair of heels, sunglasses, a wow beauty look and flawless hair. And ladies, take note. If there is anything you should take away from Ferocia and my Fashion Week escapades, it's that your goal at Fashion Week is to look the part above all else. Afterall, it's an industry based around appearance (hello!).
Follow this guideline and you will stand out among the Fashion Week crowd...in a good way, of course.
DESIGNER DRESS
When you're attending several shows a day, who has time to painstakingly plan the perfect outfit? Not me. A dress is a simple yet fabulous option that is perfect for on-the-go editors like myself. The fabulous Fashion Week twist is to wear a dress by a designer that represents a signature look or print from the previous collection---i.e. when everyone sees you in it, they know it's [enter designer name here from the Fall season]. Celebrities pay homage to designer shows by wearing that artisan's frock at their collections, and you can too. Sample sales and my fave, Rent the Runway, provide the perfect opportunity to wear designer duds for less. Here are some standouts from the season that look as good seated in the front row as they do on the runway:
Where to put your tape recorder, notebook, copy of the Daily, snacks (because the shows rarely leave time to pick up lunch!), Flip Cam and flats? In your signature It bag of course. A bag makes a fabulous statement for you that says you're in the know and have an insatiable desire for all things luxurious. Check out the bags will keep all eyes on you at the Tents this season:
If you were following Ferocia and I through last year's Fashion Week, you know my ankle injury barely stopped me from parading around in heels throughout the city to attend shows. Flats may be more comfortable (and safe, in my case) but Fashion Week calls for the hottest 5-6 inch heels of the season. And I just have to oblige. Indulge in some statement-making heels to accompany your designer dresses---just keep the flats nearby in your bag.
Be it Summer, Spring, Winter or Fall, a pair of shades is a Fashion Week staple. And, in all honesty, they're great for hiding tired, weary eyes after your 6th 9am-10pm day of going from show-to-show. And they just take an outfit to rockstar level, don't they? Check out our faves.
Getting the look down pact for Fashion Week is 75% of the battle. Follow this checklist and prepare to be whisked into shows and stopped repeatedly to have your picture taken for 'Street Glam' columns.
And of course, tune into The Glamazons Blog for daily, in-depth coverage of the Spring 2011 shows.
