Backstage
at the
Versace
Fall 2012
Haute Couture
Show
It doesn't get any more glamorous than this: a Versace fashion show. And not just any Versace fashion show, but the Atelier Versace Haute Couture show. And not just any Atelier Versace Haute Couture show, but the first full Haute Couture fashion show held by Donatella Versace since her brother's death 15 years ago.
Military themes continue at Dior Homme, with the Navy as the focus for Spring 2013.
Gant by Michael Bastian presented their Spring/Summer 2013 collection influenced by the Galapagos Islands.
Gant by Michael Bastian presented their Spring/Summer 2013 collection influenced by the Galapagos Islands. Bastian found inspiration is these islands which were found and studied by Charles Darwin.
Falguni & Shane Peacock Spring 2013: Space-Age meets cyber-couture with a rock & roll edge.
“Space-Age meets cyber-couture with a rock and roll edge” ruled the runway at Falguni and Shane Peacock.
Playful romance is in the air for Candela’s Spring 2013 collection.
Candela’s Spring 2013 collection channeled playful yet romantic feelings while cleverly incorporating bohemian and western touches.
Rachel Roy brightens Spring 2013
“When I look at this dress, it brightens me,” says Rachel Roy, the statuesque namesake and designer of the candy-and-wine colored collection while pointing at a photograph of one of the pink dresses currently being fitted to a model in advance of her S/S 2013 presentation.
Regarding Warhol, Sixty Artists, Fifty Years
The Regarding Warhol exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an exciting ode to the life and inspiration of renowned Artist Andy Warhol and a a tribute to the dialogue between artists across generations as influenced by his groundbreaking work.
Emerson's Spring 2013 collection is all about exotic prints.
Emerson's Spring 2013 collection is all about exotic prints, as effortless braids swiped around the head paired with long maxi dresses made us wish spring was much closer.
Fashionistas, forget colorblocking—texture-mixing is the new trend for spring 2013 from Custo Barcelona.
Custo Barcelona Spring 2013 references fellow Catalonian Gaudí with mirror reflections, mixed textures, and aquatic colors.
Nineties minimalism and cycle shirts spotted while riding her bike down the West Side highway lent inspiration to Daniella Kallmeyer’s sports-themed Spring 2013 collection, ‘Speed and Stillness.’
Daniella Kallmeyer’s Spring 2013 collection, ‘Speed and Stillness,’ offered a sporty-spin to her expertly tailored styles.
Michael Bastian's Spring 2013 collection proves the designer rules the business of cool.
Michael Bastian, last year's CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year, rules the business of cool with his Spring 2013 collection.
The eighties were alive and well during Alexandre Herchovitch’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
The Eighties were going strong with bold graphics, neon colors, and Boy George bumping in the background at Alexandre Herchovitch's Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
Leonovich’s use of color and skin exposing cut outs was both dignified and sensual; the collection was luscious and hedonistic.
Katya Leonovich’s 2013 spring collection’s strongest feature was color, making even shades of silver and grey electrifying.
Christian Siriano married his loves of fashion and ballet into an ultra feminine collection for Spring 2013.
Christian Siriano married his loves of fashion and ballet into an ultra feminine collection for Spring 2013, proving that he’s no longer a newcomer to the NYFW runways and will be around for seasons to come.
Walking through a hallway of holographic, tromp l'oeil chateau doors can only mean one thing: you have arrived at the MM6 Margiela Spring 2013 presentation.
MM6 hosted a generous turn-out, thanks to the haus' first ever boutique on Bleecker Street, here in New York. Perhaps one of the most constructive presentations of the Spring 2013 season thus far.
Erin Barr's Spring 2013 collection referenced the late 50's; an imagined pairing of artist Frank Stella and Marilyn Monroe.
Erin Barr gave us a glimpse into the late 50’s for her Spring 2013 collection; envisioning a cross between noted minimalist and post-painterly abstract artist Frank Stella and famed silver screen coquette, Marilyn Monroe.
Houghton's Spring 2013 collection was playfully vintage and classically modern.
Houghton's Spring 2013 collection was playfully vintage and classically modern - easy enough to take you from work to play
Katie Gallagher explored purity and rebirth for her Spring 2013 collection. We spoke to her about ghosts, reincarnation and her legendary cat.
Katie Gallagher's Spring 2013 collection offered a fresh perspective on her moody goth aesthetic.
Tadashi Shoji's Spring 2013 is full of Silk Road masterpieces.
For a man who was the official designer for Miss America and has become something of a red carpet staple, Tadashi Shoji hasn't rested on his customer base of Hollywood stylists and pageant girls.
Rolling Stones: 50 Years in Photo
An extensive group show at The Morrison Hotel Gallery celebrates 50 years of photography of the iconic band.
Regarding Warhol, Sixty Artists, Fifty Years
The Regarding Warhol exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an exciting ode to the life and inspiration of renowned Artist Andy Warhol and a a tribute to the dialogue between artists across generations as influenced by his groundbreaking work.
Holy Ghost! x American Rag
In an event honoring new MTV it-girl Lenay Dunn, New York based electro-pop duo Holy Ghost, populated their sound through the graffitied halls of of WiP.
Military themes continue at Dior Homme, with the Navy as the focus for Spring 2013.
Gant by Michael Bastian presented their Spring/Summer 2013 collection influenced by the Galapagos Islands.
Gant by Michael Bastian presented their Spring/Summer 2013 collection influenced by the Galapagos Islands. Bastian found inspiration is these islands which were found and studied by Charles Darwin.
Falguni & Shane Peacock Spring 2013: Space-Age meets cyber-couture with a rock & roll edge.
“Space-Age meets cyber-couture with a rock and roll edge” ruled the runway at Falguni and Shane Peacock.
Playful romance is in the air for Candela’s Spring 2013 collection.
Candela’s Spring 2013 collection channeled playful yet romantic feelings while cleverly incorporating bohemian and western touches.
Rachel Roy brightens Spring 2013
“When I look at this dress, it brightens me,” says Rachel Roy, the statuesque namesake and designer of the candy-and-wine colored collection while pointing at a photograph of one of the pink dresses currently being fitted to a model in advance of her S/S 2013 presentation.
Emerson's Spring 2013 collection is all about exotic prints.
Emerson's Spring 2013 collection is all about exotic prints, as effortless braids swiped around the head paired with long maxi dresses made us wish spring was much closer.
Fashionistas, forget colorblocking—texture-mixing is the new trend for spring 2013 from Custo Barcelona.
Custo Barcelona Spring 2013 references fellow Catalonian Gaudí with mirror reflections, mixed textures, and aquatic colors.
Nineties minimalism and cycle shirts spotted while riding her bike down the West Side highway lent inspiration to Daniella Kallmeyer’s sports-themed Spring 2013 collection, ‘Speed and Stillness.’
Daniella Kallmeyer’s Spring 2013 collection, ‘Speed and Stillness,’ offered a sporty-spin to her expertly tailored styles.
Michael Bastian's Spring 2013 collection proves the designer rules the business of cool.
Michael Bastian, last year's CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year, rules the business of cool with his Spring 2013 collection.
The eighties were alive and well during Alexandre Herchovitch’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
The Eighties were going strong with bold graphics, neon colors, and Boy George bumping in the background at Alexandre Herchovitch's Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
Leonovich’s use of color and skin exposing cut outs was both dignified and sensual; the collection was luscious and hedonistic.
Katya Leonovich’s 2013 spring collection’s strongest feature was color, making even shades of silver and grey electrifying.
Christian Siriano married his loves of fashion and ballet into an ultra feminine collection for Spring 2013.
Christian Siriano married his loves of fashion and ballet into an ultra feminine collection for Spring 2013, proving that he’s no longer a newcomer to the NYFW runways and will be around for seasons to come.
Walking through a hallway of holographic, tromp l'oeil chateau doors can only mean one thing: you have arrived at the MM6 Margiela Spring 2013 presentation.
MM6 hosted a generous turn-out, thanks to the haus' first ever boutique on Bleecker Street, here in New York. Perhaps one of the most constructive presentations of the Spring 2013 season thus far.
Erin Barr's Spring 2013 collection referenced the late 50's; an imagined pairing of artist Frank Stella and Marilyn Monroe.
Erin Barr gave us a glimpse into the late 50’s for her Spring 2013 collection; envisioning a cross between noted minimalist and post-painterly abstract artist Frank Stella and famed silver screen coquette, Marilyn Monroe.
Houghton's Spring 2013 collection was playfully vintage and classically modern.
Houghton's Spring 2013 collection was playfully vintage and classically modern - easy enough to take you from work to play
Katie Gallagher explored purity and rebirth for her Spring 2013 collection. We spoke to her about ghosts, reincarnation and her legendary cat.
Katie Gallagher's Spring 2013 collection offered a fresh perspective on her moody goth aesthetic.
Tadashi Shoji's Spring 2013 is full of Silk Road masterpieces.
For a man who was the official designer for Miss America and has become something of a red carpet staple, Tadashi Shoji hasn't rested on his customer base of Hollywood stylists and pageant girls.
Sporty silhouettes ruled the runway at Richard Chai.
Richard Chai Love kept his formula for Spring 2013 simple, mixing sporty silhouettes and details with classic styles and dashes of sex appeal.
Prada Resort 2013
The Prada Resort 2013 collection takes its cues from 70's & 80's sportswear, which pretty much means tracksuits with big stripes.
See by Chloé Resort 2013
See by Chloé Resort 2013 collection takes inspiration from world travel, by way of the California desert.
Tory Burch Resort 2013
Lifestyle brand Tory Burch resort 2013 collection embodies the fashionable vacation wardrobe.
Ralph Lauren Resort 2013
The iconic style of Ralph Lauren succeeds again in his Resort 2013 collection.
Missoni Resort 2013
Missoni Resort 2013 collection their boho-chic themes with their globally inspired patterns from China and the UK.
Richard Nicoll Resort 2013
Richard Nicoll's Resort 2013 collection recalls images of actually traveling to resorts via cruise ships to spend a month or so in complete leisure at some fantasy island.
Francesco Scognamiglio Resort 2013
Francesco Scognamiglio's Resort 2013 collection appeals to the more romantic sensibilities on top of vintage 70's shapes and aesthetics.
Zero + Maria Cornejo Resort 2013
Zero + Maria Cornejo's Resort 2013 collection has the hipster-chic styling that should appeal to the more creative fashionista.
Skaist Taylor Resort 2013
Juicy Couture influences are apparent through founder's Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor's second collection for their Skaist-Taylor's Resort 2013 line.
Thakoon Addition Resort 2013
Thakoon Panichgul's Thakoon Addition Resort 2013 collection has a darker edge than his main line.
Thakoon Resort 2013
Roland Mouret Resort 2013
Roland Mouret's Resort 2013 collection looks to interpret colors for the season where color selection itself is the statement.
Rachel Zoe Resort 2013
Rachel Zoe's Resort 2013 collection aims to please with her modern take on 70’s chic.
Maiyet Resort 2013
Socially conscious brand Maiyet looks to South American landscapes for their inspiration behind their 2013 Pre-spring collection.
Jen Kao Resort 2013
Jen Kao's sport Resort 2013 collection is shaped by American athleitcs, with touches in landscape and travels.
Preen Resort 2013
For Preen's Resort 2013 collection, designers Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi looked to Jeff Koons flower sculptures and paintings as well as English flower gardens.
Nicole Miller Resort 2013
Tropical prints and lightweight fabrics shine through Nicole Millers’ Resort 2013 collection.
Boy by Band of Outsiders Resort 2013
Scott Stemberg’s Boy by Band of Outsiders Resort 2013 collection has a sense of California sun and simplicity.
Kelly Wearstler Resort 2013
Kelly Wearstler's Resort 2013 collection takes the safari trend that's developing this season to an extreme by way of a jungle interpretation.
Acne Resort 2013
Acne's Resort 2013 collection continues their well known quirky youthfulness.
Roksanda Ilincic Swimwear 2013
Rising star designer Roxanda Ilincic introduces a sporty, color-blocked swimwear line for 2013.
Tori Praver Swimwear 2013
Designer and model Tori Praver's Swimwear 2013 collection looks at prints that evoke the beach and surf.
Clover Canyon Swimwear 2013
LA designer Rozae Nichols takes her contemporary printmaking techniques and enters the swimwear scene with the launch of her Clover Canyon swimwear 2013 collection.
Stone Fox Swimwear 2013
LA's Stone Fox Swim's 2013 collection, entitled Love Stoned, is inspired by washed out neons and jewel tone pops, with a bit of tribal and animal print motifs.
Amore & Sorvete Swimwear 2013
Amore & Sorvete swimwear 2013 collection looks through the kaleidoscope for inspiration.
La Belle Rebelle Swimwear 2013
La Belle Rebelle’s booth alone—its light-up sign, sick graphics, and loud music—were enough to catch our eye at the Swim Show trade show during swim week in Miami.
Peixoto Swimwear 2013
Miami's Peixoto Swimwear 2013 collection, entitled Color me Lovely, looks to bring back the glamour of Palm Beach during the roaring 20's.
Made by Dawn Swimwear 2013
Hawaiian designer Dawn Peterson takes moody approach to her Made by Dawn 2013 collection, showing dreamy fashion imagery that focuses on the feminine look of the line.
Miguelina Cruise 2013
Miguelina Gambaccini's Miguelina Cruise 2013 collection includes both swim and ready-to-wear items for a chic resort vacation.
Aquamarina Swimwear 2013
Aquamarina swimwear 2013 collection takes inspiration from designer Emily Galsky and Sally Kaufman's Peruvian upbringing.
Naila Swimwear 2013
The Naila Chibib swim line presented at this year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim features items for men, women and boys.
Dorit Swimwear 2013
Dorit Lemel started with a fun day on the French Riviera in the first installment of her 2013 collection, showcasing two-tone swim pieces and classic bandeau bikinis in a range of solid pastel colors.
Keva J Swimwear 2013
Keva J is stewing a melting pot of worldly inspiration in its 2013 Swim collection.
Anna Kosturova Swimwear 2013
Anna Kosturova’s explosive crochet swim creations remind you that before her career as a cutting edge designer, the Vancouver based impresario earned a master of science in Mechanical Engineering.
Sauvage Swimwear 2013
The party rock atmosphere was in full force for Sauvage's Swimwear 2013 show.
Aquarella Swimwear 2013
Solid colors, clean cut lines, and color-blocking are all the rage for Aquarella Swimwear 2013.
Cote d'Or Swimwear 2013
Indian dance music ushered in Cote d'Or Swimwear’s 2013 show, setting the tone for their eclectic naturist collection.
Aguaclara Swimwear 2013
Sensual, exotic, and fierce: Aguaclara's swimwear 2013 collection has it all.
ANK by Mirla Sabino Swimwear 2013
For ANK by Mirla Sabino's Swimwear 2013 collection, the biggest strength of ANK’s Voyage line was its patterns—they created a veritable rainbow along the runway.
Wildfox Swimwear 2013
Wildfox Swim’s 2013 collection premiered the last day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami, but in a fairytale world, they could have sent the precedent for the entire week, at least regarding the show’s hyped energy and swagger.
Stephane Rolland Fall 2012 Haute Couture
Stephane Rolland's Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection references modern art with a focus on wearability.
Versace Fall 2012 Haute Couture
Versace's Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection is notable for being the first Haute Couture collection that Donatella Versace has shown in a full runway form since her brother's death in 1997.
Elie Saab Fall 2012 Haute Couture
Elie Saab's Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection, entitled "In Constantinople's Wake," recalls oriental opulence with ample detail and luxe embellishments.
Christian Dior Fall 2012 Haute Couture
In one of the most anticipated fashion shows of the last decade, Belgian designer Raf Simons refreshes Christian Dior's iconic "New Look" in his debut for their Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection.
Givenchy Fall 2012 Haute Couture
Riccardo Tisci's Givenchy Haute Couture collections are always a religous experience, and his Fall 2012 edition is no different.
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2012 Haute Couture
Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection is the ultimate tribute to Paris.
Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2012 Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Artisinal Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection follows the house's traditional use of found objects and materials
Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2012
Karl Lagerfeld took a nostalgic trip back through time for Chanel's Haute Couture Fall 2012 collection.
Victoria's Secret Designer Collection Fall 2012
The seductive Victoria's Secret Designer Collection brings the brand back to its ultra-feminine heritage.
Whistles Fall 2012
Whistles Fall 2012 collection looks are out, and the British retailer continues with the sportswear intepretations on feminine forms.
Whistles Pre-Fall 2012
British retailer Whistles Pre-fall 2012 collection defines the woman largely through a sporty motif, setting up a bold presence via a dark palette on richer fabric.
Marni Winter Edition 2012
Marni's Winter Edition 2012 collection, Consuela Castiglioni's pre-Fall collection, presents a feminine mismatch theme.
Marni Fall 2012
Consuelo Castiglioni's Marni Fall 2012 collection has a quirky 60's mod vibe as she explores architectural volume through color blocking while mixing in oriental patterns along the way.
Prada Fall 2012
Miuccia Prada's Fall 2012 collection continues her exploration of femininity through menswear inspiration, an often recurring theme of hers.
Miu Miu Fall 2012
Miuccia Prada loves pant-suits this season, and her Miu Miu Fall 2012 collection is pretty much entirely that.
Mathieu Mirano Fall 2012
Channeling energy from 2012’s Year of the Dragon, the Mathieu Mirano was inspired by, ‘heroic, legendary, feminine dragon riders’ which came to him by way of a vivid dream.
Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2012
Carmen Marc Valvo has become synonymous with uncomplicated glamour, and his Fall 2012 collection is no exception.
Vivienne Tam Fall 2012
Spicing up her usual East-meets-West aesthetic, Vivienne Tam crossed traditions and cultures in an old-world-meets-new for Fall 2012.
Elie Saab Fall 2012
Elie Saab's Fall 2012 collection was filled with dramatic, red-carpet worthy gowns.
Allude Fall 2012
German designer Andrea Karg has dedicated her Allude Fall 2012 collection to the feisty, bohemian girl who prefers her cocktails at night while incorporating cashmere into a modern look.
Hexa by Kuho Fall 2012
After showing in New York, designer Kuho Jung shows his Hexa by Kuho Fall 2012 collection in the City of Love based on the conflicting emotion of love itself.
Issey Miyake Fall 2012
Issey Miyake Fall 2012 show began with attendants steaming fabrics in front of the audience to introduce a new "Steam Stretch" pleating technique.
Cacharel Fall 2012
Cacharel Fall 2012 combined Bauhaus design elements with retro aviation in order to bring the revolutionary elements of the turn-of-the-twentieth-century to a jaded twenty-first century.
Peachoo + Krejberg Fall 2012
Beginning with fur and ending with feathers, designers Peachoo Datwani and Roy Krejberg skillfully created a cohesive yet wide-ranging Fall 2012 collection.
Dévastée Fall 2012
Maintaining their hallmark black and white palette, designers Francois Alary and Ophelie Klere showed an edgy Fall 2012 collection of looks varying from sleek to billowy, punctuated by their incorporation of graphic prints.
Corrado de Biase Fall 2012
Corrado de Biase's Fall 2012 collection is only his third at prêt-à-porter, but the young talent is already developing a signature style.
Yang Du Fall 2012
From jumpers to dresses to ponchos, Yang Du's Fall 2012 collection cleverly incorporated animal designs that triumphed between literal and modern.
Manish Arora Fall 2012
Manish Arora's Fall 2012 collection found that life is beautiful even in the tagged streets of Paris.
Richard Nicoll for Topshop Spring 2012 Bridal
Richard Nicoll brings his minimalist aesthetic to a unique bridal collection of five dresses for British high-street retailer Topshop.
Val Stefani Spring 2013 Bridal
The Val Stefani Spring 2013 Bridal Collection features ornate embellishments on classic forms.
Angel Rivera Spring 2013 Bridal
Angel Rivera Couture's Spring 2013 Bridal Collection looks to the modern day princess for inspiration.
Junko Yoshioka Spring 2013 Bridal
Junko Yoshioka's Spring 2013 Bridal collection looks to evoke a nature theme as the complex embellishments recalls Yoshioka's springtime cherry blossoms from her native Japan.
Anne Barge Spring 2013 Bridal
Anne Barge Spring 2013 Bridal collection looks for the glamorous bride with silhouettes that would be familiar at any red carpet event.
Nicole Miller Spring 2013 Bridal
Nicole Miller Spring 2013 Bridal collection targets the minimalist bride with tall columnar silk sheathing, and occasional beading or lace trim.
Claire Pettibone Spring 2013 Bridal
For her Spring 2013 Bridal collection, Claire Pettibone recounts an amazing story about her grandmother's first love lost.
Ines di Santo Spring 2013 Bridal
The Ines di Santo Spring 2013 Bridal collection is filled with extravagant glamour.
Lela Rose Spring 2013 Bridal
Lela Rose's Spring 2013 Bridal collection begins with a "light and airy" inspiration point.
Romona Keveza Spring 2013 Bridal
Romona Keveza's Spring 2013 Bridal collection took inspiration from the French Rivieara seaside resort of St. Jean Cap Ferrat.
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 Bridal
Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2013 Bridal collection fantasy inspiration sees a collection filled with opulence.
Rivini Spring 2013 Bridal
Designer Rita Vinieris presented a classically romantic line with her Rivini Spring 2013 Bridal collection, incorporating traditional favorites lace and tulle while adding intricate beading for that subtle modern twist.
Angel Sanchez Spring 2013 Bridal
Angel Sanchez's Spring 2012 Bridal collection centers around architectural sculpting and modern geometric patterns details.
Douglas Hannant Spring 2013 Bridal
Douglas Hannant's Spring 2013 Bridal collection offered several creative gowns for the bride intent on finding a special dress on her wedding day.
Badgley Mishka Spring 2013 Bridal
The pink background in the press images for Badgley Mishka's Spring 2013 Bridal collection speaks for this classical bridal collection.
Rachel Roy Spring 2013 Backstage
Photos backstage at the Rachel Roy Spring 2013 Presentation during New York Fashion Week.
Chadwick Bell Spring 2013 Backstage
Backstage at the Chadwick Bell Spring 2013 presentation during New York Fashion Week.
Christian Siriano Spring 2013 Backstage
Photos backstage at the Christian Siriano Spring 2013 show during New York Fashion Week.
Custo Barcelona Spring 2013 Backstage
Photos backstage at the Custo Barcelona Spring 2013 runway show during New York Fashion Week.
Erin Barr Spring 2013 Backstage
Backstage at the Erin Barr Spring 2013 presentation during New York Fashion Week.
Falguni & Shane Peacock Spring 2013 Backstage
Photos backstage at the Falguni & Shane Pecock Spring 2013 runway show at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week.
Rachel Comey Spring 2013 Backstage
Photos backstage at the Rachel Comey Spring 2013 show during New York Fashion Week.
Richard Chai LOVE Spring 2013 Backstage
Backstage photos at the Richard Chai LOVE Spring 2013 runway show during New York Fashion Week.
Sachin + Babi Spring 2013 Backstage
Backstage at the Sachin + Babi Spring 2013 presentation during New York Fashion Week.
The Blonds Spring 2013 Backstage
Backstage at The Blonds Spring 2013 runway show at Milk Studios during New York Fashion Week. Moroccanoil Artistic Director Antonio Corral Calero styled hair with blond wigs set in latex, inspire by million-dollar mermaids like Esther Williams and 90's "Sex" Madonna. Creative Nail Design's Kristina Estabrooks did some amazing pre-fab nails as well, essential for a detailed embellishment that normally accompanies The Blonds shows.