We Didn't See This Coming: Adriana Lima Has A Rando Pump Up Jam
It might be normal to occasionally spot a model walking the streets of NYC, but in the midst of Fashion Week, those genetically-blessed babes are treating the city like it's their playground. We managed to grab a few seconds with one of the most bewitching of them all,
Adriana Lima
, at
Victoria's Secret
in Soho for their Valentine's Day event. While we just had to ask her some questions surrounding those diet rumors, we actually found her runway rituals pretty blasé — her music choice, however, threw us for quite a loop. Think Victoria's Secret models were only into Kanye and Maroon 5? Think again maestro.Photo Of The Day: Anna Wintour's Front-Row Smirk
This is how many of us normally spot Anna during Fashion Week: from afar, perhaps through a crowd, and maybe at a slightly obscured view. At Rag & Bone we had all three obstacles. While often, we're used to nearly opaque frames and a sedate demeanor, it took just a sliver of light to reveal Anna's curious-eyed expression and slight smirk. Was she impressed? Irked? Bemused? Hungry? Itchy?
Photographed by Maia Harms
Street Style Of The Day: A Sunny Disposition
There's no bigger Fashion Week buzzkill than gray, gross, and chilly-to-the-bone weather. That's why we loved to see this sidewalk beauty taking advantage of yesterday's unseasonably comfortable weather, and adding on a few citrus pops of colors for a truly sunny outlook. Mixing prints and patterns, brights and fringe, she's got a clean-cut look that packs a small, but impactful, punch.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Solange! Elettra! The Best Snaps From Our NYFW Kickoff Party
If Thursday evening was just the first night of New York Fashion Week, consider us officially f*cked. The Refinery29 office was officially downgraded to beta until noon yesterday, as late-morning stragglers arrived bleary-eyed from our appropriately titled "First Night" party to celebrate Day one of NYFW. #TGIF, right? Hosted by some of our fave NYCers (and one very kool Kiwi designer), Natalie Joos, Alejandro Ingelmo, Karen Walker, Hannah Bronfman, and R29 star Elettra Wiedemann, our bash brought out the downtown, uptown, and, yes, even Brooklyn set to The Double Seven. With plentiful, plentiful, plentiful cocktails from Belvedere, including one mean "Strawberry Pepper Fix" (Belve, lemon juice, strawberries, and and black pepper), it's no wonder the dance floor got more mild than wild in the best possible way — ahem, Piera. And with DJs Chelsea Leyland, Nelleke, and a special set by Solange Knowles, the tunage wouldn't let you stay in your seats. When "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston came on, well, we knew Friday wouldn't be Funday.
Photographed by Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Photographed by Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com
Backstage At Jason Wu's Chinese-Inspired (Yup, Emperor Hats Included) Show
Ominous music, long, swinging, aggressively blunt-cut ponytails bound with bondage tape, the most obvious Chinese influence yet, and a real nod to luxury defined Jason Wu's fall '12 production. And make no mistake, this show was a real production.
The designer is clearly ready to announce to the world that he's made it, and is ready to mix up his cinched-waist-teadress look he's most known for. Everything about this show, from the mink, lace and brocade accents to the sky-high stilettos and don't-mess-with me makeup, made Wu's point quite clear: He's ready to be known as a designer beyond the maker of Michelle Obama's inaugural gown, though we're not too sure Archean emperor hats and Mao-era jackets were the subtlest of inspirations.
Want more than just our word for it? Take a trip through to show with us (a better look at that bondage tape hair-do is worth it) after the jump.
Photographed by Nina Westervelt/MCV Photo
Is Creatures Of The Wind The American Version Of Avant-Garde?
When we compare American fashion designers with the rest of the world, the notable differences are usually the same: It's more wearable, it's more colorful, and — unfortunately — it's never avant-garde. Not so with Creatures of the Wind, the nascent Chicago-based label whose previous collections really raised the bar for unforgettable silhouettes, pattern play, and unconventional layering. For fall '12, their collection is reminiscent of Comme des Garçons, Henry Holland, and Henrik Vibskov, but dialed down on the crazy, meaning you'd actually end up wearing the looks rather than just tacking a print-out of it up on your inspiration board. Metallic PVC prairie skirts and layered, striped blazers definitely aren't for those who like to play it safe, but they've got real women in mind (thank you!).
Photo: MCV Photo
Photo: MCV Photo
Musical Muses: New Look's Grunge-Glam Style
Hailing from Canada, New Look creates the kind of soothing, electro-dance music that makes us feel like we're suspended in that magic hour right before the sun comes up and you're still wearing your party shoes. Their self-titled album has been stuck on repeat ever since we saw them perform live in NYC a couple weeks ago. Producer/musician Adam Pavao and his wife, former model and singer Sarah Ruba are the newest darlings of the indie-pop scene, and we're obsessed with their whole package: their music, their story, their sensibilities… Also, have you seen them? If they aren't our generation's version of Sonny and Cher (with talent to match), color us blind. The duo let us into their charming Brooklyn pad, and frontwoman Sarah answered a few questions about what it's like making music with your main man at your side.
Photographed by Dan McMahon
Photographed by Dan McMahon
Photo of the Day: What Made The Male Models Turn Into The Paps?
Hey boys, what's the hold up? Why the fuss? Five coiffed and captivated fellas backstage at Richard Chai couldn't be pulled away from, uh, whatever it was on the other side of that camera. If it were us, we would say maybe David Beckham or some kind of an adorable pet...but we're not sure if any of those apply. Help us out: what the heck turned these models into paparazzi? Enlighten us in the comments section.
Photographed by Tracy Wang
Street Style Of The Day: Peony Lim's Decadent Pantsuit
Maybe it's because we're rounding the corner to Valentine's Day, or because we've been eating too many granola bars these past few days, but Peony Lim's perfect-fit pantsuit is a chocolate-y dream. Growling stomachs aside, we're huge fans of Peony's ability to rock this menswear-inspired look and still soften up the edge via velvet, fringe, and a few cascading curls.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Why Should We Have All The Fun? Catch NYFW Streaming Live
We can't exactly phone it in this Fashion Week. There are early morning, late nights, quick makeup fixes, and a few sore feet from clacking around in heels. Want to join in without worrying about what to wear? Here's how! All you need is a little WiFi to watch the Fashion Week action and amazing designer debuts as they happen. Count on us to fill you in on the details — who sat front row, where the after party was, and which nail art design you'll want to DIY next — and recline while you tune in. Check the sched below for the best of NYFW streaming live to your bandwidth.
Photo Of The Day: Walk This Way
To say Rachel Comey boots are made for walking would be, well, too obvious. These are made for everything. Exhibit A: this big-boot-meets-little-bootie do-si-do at the fall '12 presentation yesterday. Clean, simple, neutral, and to the point: here's to more season of Comey classic shoeware that we'll wear, anywhere, with pleasure.
Photographed by Maia Harms
Jewels & Dinner? Dannijo's Presentation Had No Models, Just Food
The girls at DANNIJO sleep, dream, live, and eat jewelry... and so do we (dude it's calorie free!). But every so often, we need to take a break from gobbling up cuffs and cocktail rings to nosh on some real food. So, last night we gathered at West Village restaurant Kingswood to nosh on nom noms—including the best rocket salad we've ever had— with a very chic, very blinged-out gang to celebrate #NYFW, and of course, some wild-style jewels. Instead of the typical presentation, Danielle and Jodie Snyder were the designers we've heard of to do a dinner mise-en-scène to showcase their new fall '12 baubles. An array of 'Jo muses donned a piece from the new collection and wore them during the meal—no standing still, no runway, no bright lights, just the product in real life. We're guessing this was probably the only Fashion Week event where it wasn't a "don't" to show up wearing the same (or similar) piece.
Check out the amazing arm party, eye candy, and guests-turned-models, and tell us how you'd style the statement pieces!
Check out the amazing arm party, eye candy, and guests-turned-models, and tell us how you'd style the statement pieces!
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