Kate Rushing, a contributor to StyleMinutes, a Web site devoted to fashion which also tracks models' appearances in runway shows, compiled data on the racial diversity of the big four fashion weeks. And in the season just ended, nearly nine out of ten models booked at New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks…
Venexiana, For The Hella Vampy Norma Desmond In You
This Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week show was all about crepey jewel-tone fabrics, furs—one deep purple fur shrug worthy of Jenna Lyons—and silvery embellishments. Very old Hollywood. Plus! The awesome side chignons, the styling process of which you can attempt to hack here. Let me know if you do! (Just kidding: that shit…
Christian Siriano, For The Budget (Payless Shoes!) Anna Karenina In You
Project Runway star Christian Siriano drew inspiration from the interior of Saint Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre for his Fall 2013 collection, which evokes the gilded and embossed silhouettes of the Russian opera house. It was accompanied by a rock opera score produced by Siriano's boyfriend, Brad Walsh.
Monique Lhullier, For The Melodramatic Old-Money Socialite In You
In the wise words of American poet laureate Fergie, "Wear them gold and diamonds rings/All them things don't mean a thing." After sending out a few powdery all-white looks to open the show, renowned wedding dress designer Lhullier followed up the first few designs with dramatic gowns in saturated jewel tones, most…
Jill Stuart, For The Haute Couture Jessica Rabbit In You
Stuart told the press that this season's collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was modeled after the British model Stella Tennant and her friends ("I was thinking about the beautiful dinners and the charades she and her friends play, and the great performances they see at the end of the night").
Nicole Miller, For The Black-On-Black Former Goth In You
Nicole Miller's fall 2013 runway presentation at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York answered the time-honored question: What's a one-time Hot Topic-clad 15-year-old to wear now that she's all grown up? Vintage-inspired boxy menswear in shades of black and plaid, obviously. Plus some granny brocade and…
Carmen Marc Valvo, For The Academy Award Winner (Or At Least Nominee)…
All of Valvo's looks from this year seem like something Angelia Jolie might slink around in at the Oscars: deep shades of merlot, burgundy and (of course) black, a collection described as "classic, moody" and "baroque." The designer says that the works of Edgar Allen Poe influenced the designs. Unfortunately, 25% of the…
BCBG Max Azria, for the Artsy City-Dwelling Fauxhemian in You
New York Fashion Week has begun, and one of the first shows today was BCBG Max Azria. For Fall 2013, he showed deep colors: Black, oxblood, burgundy, cobalt, gray — in intricate geometric patterns, rich knits and flowing dresses. You'll also see perforated leather and lots of fur. Silhouettes were boxy, long, and…
Paris Hilton, Celery Sticks, and Sequins: Behind the Scenes at New…
New York fashion week has ended and the collections have been presented to the buyers and the press — but what happens on the runway is only one small part of the action. We sent intrepid photographer Nilina Mason-Campbell to bring you the best of backstage. Click on for Paris Hilton, Amanda Lepore, Solange Knowles,…
