à la mode: It Had to Be You

In September I shared a quote from Pharrell out of BULLETT Magazine, a quarterly publication, which in my fashion, I feel like I am taken through a great balance of global fashion coverage. This Fall 2011 edition was "The Romance Issue" where they explore diverse expressions of love, chalk full of uniquely imaginative fashion concepts to get you in the mood for the direction I'm going with this month's theme on #IMFblog in regards to relationships and the laws of attraction. Their editorial spread "It Had to Be You" for example, I am sure, would get any of us in the mood for love. This salacious display of lusciously styled couples is an visual orgasmic experience, for this spread explodes with vibrant color combinations, over scale patterns, and a treasure trove of varying textures—an awesome show of what this FW2012 season trends are all about. Ponder over the following excerpts from the issues, "Editor's Letter" from Editor-In-Chief, Idil Tabanca, which, in my fashion, accounts for a very universal definition of love and romance:

Romance is defined as emotion over libido, the overwhelming feelings of love and admiration surpassing our animal instincts and driving us to display selfless acts of affection, pursuit, sacrifice, patience, and respect.  

From the Trojan War to Brangelina, love's indomitable gestures have always played a major historical part in shaping humanity. A raw manifestation of love almighty, romance influences all walks of art and life, subtly shepherding us through our daily routines, making them bearable, and, at times, magical.

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 7)

March 7, 2012 will be the last day of Paris Fashion Week (PFW), and the final day of the Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear Collections. I will continue to keep you posted on other seasons including Pre-Spring, Spring Couture, and Resort 2013 Collections when they come around. After I have finished reviewing the collections and posting my tops to IMF.blog for this season, I will be dissecting what I think will be (and should be) must have trends and looks for this Fall 2012! Happy dressing, ALL!  



Photos courtesy of style.com
A.F. Vandevorst, Albino, Balenciaga, Bally

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Cedric Charlier, Christophe Lemaire, Danielle Scutt, Dries van Noten

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Empori Armani, Felipe Oliveira Baptista, Gareth Pugh, Isabel Marant

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 6)

In my fashion, Milan has really been showing off this week! There have been lots of peplums at Etro, my eyes danced for Just Cavalli , very military at MaxMara and some very lucsious furs at Fendi. Follow me @InMyFashion on Twitter to view my commentary of other fantastic looks I loved via style.com.

Etro, Gabriele Colandelo, Iceberg, Just Cavalli

Mario Schwab, Mark Fast, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson

MaxMara, MaxMara Atelier, McQ, Meadham Kirchhoff

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 5)

Two of the "Big Four" cities of fashion have completed their presentations, and Milan is building momentum as the city continues to stick with tradition showing masterfully tailored and refined pieces. Just to help you out a bit in regards to my organization of show presentations, the looks without abbreviations in the right-hand corner (LFW, MFW) are shows from New York.

Alberta Ferretti, Antonio Berardi, Christopher Raeburn, Clements Ribeiro

Dion Lee, Dirk Bikkembergs, Fendi, Francesco Scognamiglio

Gucci, Karen Walker, Kevork Kiledjian, Kinder Aggugini

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 4)

London seemed to have made an impression on the fashion industry as their 2012 presentations came to a close today. In conclusion, it was reported that English native and Editor-in-Cheif of American Vogue, Anna Wintour, finds British fashion to be "grown up" and now on a "global stage" considering looks this season were more glamourous and polished as opposed to eccentric and funny [source].Today is the beginning of Milan Fashion Week (MLW)!

A.L.C., Acne, Basso & Brooke, Belstaff

Calvin Klein Collection, Central Saint Martins, Daks, David Koma

Emilia Wickstead, Emilio de la Morena, Erdem, Fashion East

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 3)

I can certainly feel the angst editors have running around during the presentations. Going through all the 300+ shows myself online is exhausting enough. Fashion is a hard working industry! Here are more looks via style.com. Today kicks off London Fashion Week, and I will include looks from the English designers as the week progresses. There will be a small "LFW" in the top right corner of the looks for London designers. 

Bill Blass, Brood, Chado Ralph Rucci, Diane von Furstenberg

Diesel Black Gold, DKNY, Donna Karan, Douglas Hannant

Edun, Elie Tahari, Elizabeth and James, Erin Fetherston

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 2)

Today is the last day of New York Fashion week until September for the 2013 spring collections. Next week will be London Fashion Week! Here are more collections via style.com, and my picks for the pieces most likely to be seen worn this season (or at least what I would like everyone to consider wearing).



3.1 Phillip Lim, A  Detacher, Alexander Wang,
Alexandre Herchcovitch

Alice & Olivia, Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Araks



Badgley Mischka, Band of Outsiders, Babara Tfank, Bebe

Recap: Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear (Part 1)

A new season is upon us, and fashion is turning its gears, preparing to provide us new looks for this coming fall. Since Wednesday a few of the 300+ designers have presented their collections, and for now on IMF.blog, I am going to choose my favorite looks via style.com from each runway presentation. I will be basing my choices for now off of how I feel that look will take fashion in a positive direction towards revolutionary change. Which trend/look has the power to turn our heads in astonishment, possibly giving us whiplash in the process, and changing our aesthetic pleasures from the this past seasons trends to the future. Which designer will claim the look of FW 2012? Hint: there are a lot of just-below-the-knee length flowy dresses usually worn in the summer, and leather skirts! I am going to highlight the look I think is the best in regards to catching on as a new trend for how we will look this season; the looks I would like to see more people jump out on a branch and wear. I will be doing more in depth analysis of each look and its designer in the future, but for now just feast your eyes on the marvelous creations I have chosen and soak in the mood of the season.

10 Crosby Derek Lam, BCBG Max Azria, BLK DNM, Chadwick Bell

Costello Tagliapietra, Creatures of the Wind, Cynthia Rowley, Gary Graham

Jenni Kayne, Juan Carlos Obando, Jil Sander Navy, Kelly Wearstler