My Milan Fashion Week Favorite: Roberto Cavalli!

Last week put all of the fashion world in a frenzy as the top Italian designers debuted their Spring '12 collection in Milan! Paris fashion week is still happening as I type, but I feel that Milan has had the strongest fashion week for this season!

Milan's fashion week centered around sexy and robust Italian women, which was refreshing to see. It was extremely difficult to pick a favorite, but I did land on one: Roberto Cavalli.

Here's an excerpt of my review from my blog:

"The incredible detailing and handiwork in this collection is astounding; it makes the collection almost couture-like. The gold sequin touches especially took the collection to the next level. The structure and tailoring of pieces like the blazers were very Parisian, something I wouldn’t expect from Cavalli. But it worked beautifully. The collection was mesmerizing; from the vivid prints to the textured leather to the detailed beading, this Spring ’12 collection definitely set the standard of what a collection is supposed to look like."

View my top looks below:

Click here to view the rest of my my top picks from Milan fashion week, on my personal blog YouthandHysteria!

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The Globe Girls & Fashion Week Frenzy!

New York Fashion Week sadly came to an end last Thursday, but this fashion week provided us Globe Girls with tons of new and fun experiences!

View all of our Fashion Week highlights in the photos below:

NYC Globe Girls celebrating FNO at Treasure & Bond with designer Nicholas K!

Lavi from Sam & Lavi posing with the Globe West interns at FNO LA!

Loving the head-to-toe Sam & Lavi outfits!

                          

The talented design duo & celebrity favorite: Sam & Lavi 

                         

Lavi and Globe West sales rep Karen

          

Designer Sam from Sam & Lavi enjoying the night

                 

Sept 9th: Nonoo's NYFW Spring '12 presentation at Milk Studios

Loving the breezy vibe of this collection!

                     

The designer herself: Misha Nonoo

1st FNO in Boston!

Yours truly, Bianca (left), & my friend Kate enjoying the night!

An innovative twist on a classic "bar"

A fashionista at Intermix on Newbury St. Check out her JC Litas!

A shopper at Saks in the Pru, playing up the colorblock trend

Streetystle Shot: Barbara looking very chic & fun while strolling through Newbury St.

DJ mixing tunes at Ted Baker

NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 8: Marc Jacobs

Yesterday, Spring '12 NYFW sadly came to a close. But the day wasn't shy about its exit! Designers brought their A-games to their collections, but once again I could only choose one favorite. For the last day of NYFW, my favorite collection was Marc Jacobs!

Designer Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs' collections are always a hit or miss for me (usually a miss...). But his Spring '12 collection was great! I loved the 1920s references, from the drop-waists to the headscarves. I'm a big fan of sheer details as well, and there was plenty of that in this collection! Overall, Marc Jacobs was a superb close to the end of NYFW!

View my top 3 looks below:

Be on the lookout for my reviews for London, Milan, & Paris fashion weeks!

Until next season...

Check out the Marc Jacobs full collection here!

All Photos Courtesy of: Style.com

NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 7: 3.1 Phillip Lim

Day 7 of NYFW had many strong contenders who had various design aesthetics! But after looking at the show schedule, I already knew who my favorite of the day would be! 3.1 Phillip Lim consistently designs clothes that appeal to every woman of every lifestyle, which is why I love his brand and his Spring '12 collection!

Designer Phillip Lim

I loved the simplicity and the clean lines that the collection had. The pastels were very delicate yet were tailored to perfection. But it was the minimalism that drew me in to this collection. Out of all the wildly printed collections this week, 3.1 Phillip Lim definitely stood out!

View my top 3 looks below:

See 3.1 Phillip Lim's full collection here!

All Photos Courtesy of: Style.com

NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 6: Vera Wang

Day 6 of NYFW proved itself to be very strong, showcasing some of the top designers in the industry. Thus, it was a bit of challenge to pick a favorite! But I did manage to settle on one: Vera Wang.

Designer Vera Wang

For the past few seasons, Vera Wang has been steering away from the elegant NYC woman & has turned into a more edgy and sleek young woman. Contrary to others' beliefs, I think this is a fresh transition for the designer! Her Spring '12 collection was still edgy, but there were delicate touches through the fabrics and colors that made for a strong collection.

View my top 3 looks below:

Click here to see Vera Wang's full Spring '12 collection!

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NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 5: Preen

I've always had a soft spot for Preen; I think their designs are incredible. So when I found out that the label was going to present at Fashion Week yesterday, I instantly knew that I was going to love it. Turns out that Preen's Spring '12 fashion show was my favorite of the day!



Designers Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi

Preen is known for being a sexy & tough brand, but the designers' Spring '12 collection's vibe was completely the opposite! I'm not a fan of clothing that is overtly girly, but I immediately was in awe with this very sweet collection! The pastel shades were spot-on, the prints were fun, and the peek-a-boo sheer details were the perfect touch.

View my top 4 looks below (3 wasn't enough!):

See Preen's Spring '12 collection here!

All Photos Courtesy of: Style.com

NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 4: Thakoon

Day 4 of NYFW was a bit uninspiring for me; I wasn't huge fans of the designers in the line-up. Nevertheless, I did find a collection that was intriguing, fun, and unexpected! I picked Thakoon as my favorite. The young designer's Spring '12 collection stood out from all the others from the day, which is why it caught my eye!

Designer Thakoon Panichgul

At first glance, this collection seemed too fussy and complicated. But if you stripped away the fluorescent hair and looked past the cowboy flair, you instantly fell in love with the actual clothes themselves! Thakoon has a great eye for construction and detail, which is shown in this season's cute cocktail dresses!

View my top 3 looks below:

Click here to see the full Thakoon Spring '12 collection!

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NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 3: Alexander Wang

It was a real challenge to pick my favorite show from Day 3 of NYFW; the majority of the collections were very innovative & modern! But I've managed to narrow them down to one collection: Alexander Wang. The young designer has a way of making girls feel sexy yet tough; who wouldn't want to have that feeling?

Designer Alexander Wang

I've been a fan of Alexander Wang since I first saw his Spring '08 collection. He has mastered the NYC grunge-glamour that girls seek in their clothing, and his most recent Spring '12 collection continues that look. NYFW is all about sportswear for me, and this collection takes it to the next level. I especially love the details: the mesh pockets, the perforated leather bandannas, and the fun leather backpacks.

View my top 4 looks below (I couldn't pick just 3):

Click here to see the full Alexander Wang Spring '12 collection!

All Photos Courtesy of: Style.com

NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 2: Rag & Bone

Day 2 of NYFW featured an array of designers with various aesthetics and inspirations! After sorting through all of them, I landed on my favorite collection of the day: Rag & Bone. The brand is known for creating looks for the young, modern, casually "cool" girl. Their Spring '12 collection further developed that mission!

Designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright

Rag & Bone's Spring '12 was the epitome of surfer-chic. I always look forward to Rag & Bone because they have mastered the feminine-masculine combination. With this recent collection, they highlighted the masculine side by creating California-vintage sporty looks. The various pops of neon were great too!

View my top 3 looks below:

Click here to see the full Rag & Bone collection!

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NYFW Spring '12 Picks! Day 1: Nicholas K

Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is finally here & us Globe girls are very excited! Every day I, Bianca Gracie, will be posting my favorite Spring 2012 show of the day! Let's begin, shall we?

The Globe's own Nicholas K kicked off the week yesterday morning at Lincoln Center to great reviews! Now I'm not being biased here, but the NYC-based sibling duo's Spring collection was my favorite of the day. Known for their grungy-earthy aesthetic, the designers decided to lighten their approach to their clothing, which made for a fresh collection!

Designers Christopher & Nicholas Kunz

 Being a fan of the brand & having to work with the clothes in the past, I've always admired the way the designers created layered looks. With this collection, the signature layering was still there. But with lighter colors and breezy fabrics, Nicholas K makes layering appropriate for the Spring season!

View my top 3 looks below:

Click here to see the full Nicholas K collection!

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