Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Trina Turk Spring 2011- Palm Springs Eternal

By Lauren

Trina draws inspiration from the multicultural mix, architecture and landscape of California, and most prominently from the cocktail party and poolside lifestyle of the desert. The appropriately titled “Palm Springs Eternal” collection is a celebration of Trina Turk’s past, present, and future.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Tadashi Shoji Spring/Summer 2011

By Lauren

Tadashi Shoji’s Spring 2011 collection is inspired by the Renaissance frescos of Piero della Francesca and Botticelli. Drawing upon the icy cool color palette of Venetian landscape and architecture- marble, sandstone, Venice blue, and tea rose- the Tadashi Shoji SS11 collection is an homage to 15th century elegance and romance.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Diego Binetti Spring/Summer 2011

By Lauren

“I design for a woman who owns her domain and has a passion for life. I have a love and devotion that I invest into my work every day which excites me and keeps me going. I am excited to show in Lincoln Center and think that this season will be a hit for all!”

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Kaelen Farncombe Spring 2011

By Lauren

“I went Tornado chasing last year, and was inspired by the weather itself, the colors, the momentous shift from calm to crazed that happens in a split second. I wanted to create something that was equally modern and timeless with an element of chaos.”

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Yoana Baraschi Spring 2011

By Lauren

“The Spring 2011 Collection is inspired by a woman fierce in spirit, yet utterly feminine, evoking the sensual confidence of a 70’s Romy Schneider or Gena Rowlands in John Cassavetes films. A mixture of 70’s and 90’s sportswear classics are reinvented with a modern touch of graphic prints, timeless florals and animal prints. A color palette that includes sun-kissed shades of coral, lemon, lavender and aqua, complimented by gentle urban grays and weathered natural whites contrasted by navy are found on the season’s key silhouettes.”

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Tracy Reese Spring 2011

By Lauren

“Spring 2011 evokes effortlessly chic dressing, redefining favorite silhouettes and offering women simple yet sexy looks with a classic TR touch. Sultry elements animate a minimalist approach, like this nude silk blouse and pleat pocket flare pant, creating a sleek, monochromatic moment of confidence and sensuality.”

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Rebecca Taylor Spring 2011

By Lauren

The Rebecca Taylor Spring 2011 Collection girl is the modern juxtaposition between her bohemian roots and her love of what is slick and urban. Distressed, belted trench coats in bright colors are the perfect pairing with Rebecca’s signature silk printed dresses. Perforated eyelet pieces are combined with sleek scalloped-edge leather jackets to provide a worn, downtown look that still remains elegant. Kelly Green, Highlighter Yellow, and Equestrian Orange are the perfect complement to earthy neutrals, integrating her love of both the countryside and the city. Spring 2011 brings us all back to fresh, feel good, American fashion.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2011

By Lauren

“For the spring 2011 I was inspired by seductive Bianca Jagger and rocker Janis Joplin to create a 70s-esque femme vagabond collection.”

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Georges Chakra Edition Spring 2011

By Lauren

While studying in Toronto I was always captivated by the curvature of the Absolute Tower…I have used the towers coiled arches as inspiration for my spring 2011 collection by creating a series of bands and straps to lay alluringly against a woman’s figure…

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 | Designer Diary, Fashion, Fashion Week, Haute Press, New York, News

Verbatim Inspiration NYFW: Vassilios Kostetsos Spring/Summer 2011 RTW

By Kimberly

Vassilios inspiration for the spring summer 2011, themes from ancient greek vases and the Amazons. Give to the collection the first Amazon name ”AELLA” from the Vases themes applause in the jersey fabrics in wonderful Greek colors, the terra-cotta, the blue, gold, olive color and black with white. Details from modern Amazons show the dynamic of the everyday woman and man for 2011. –Vassilios