DYLANLEX Summer 2016 Statement Jewelry Collection

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DYLANLEX Summer 2016 Collection just hit the internet. All those Kendall Jenner neck moments (see images below) just became shop-able - finally!

The DYLANLEX Summer 2016 collection contains six statement necklaces, three head-turning ear-knockers, two arm-candy wrist moments, and a handful of rings... including the new "Bey" ring, named in honor of Beyonce  - the singer was seen dripping in DYLANLEX jewels throughout her Formation video. 

The brand's signature statement necklace, the Falkor, seen on the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, and Kendall Jenner, returns for Summer 2016 with (yet another) seasonal update in the form of the DYLANLEX Falkor VI.  

DYLANLEX cites Frank Lloyd Wrights' Falling Water House as inspiration for the fifteen styles that rolled out for Summer 2016 today; DYLANLEX Designer and Creative Director Drew Ginsberg says "he use of antiqued metals throughout my new DYLANLEX collection are meant to echo the layers of structural and textural shapes seen throughout the Falling Water House."

"The dramatic effect of the waterfall at the iconic home," nsburg says, " have tried to represent in cascading lines, most notably in the new DYLANLEX Hancock (necklace) and Pierce (earring) styles."

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Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Announces Collaboration with Basquiat Estate for CFDA Initiative

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alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is proud to announce that the late Neo-expressionist artist and frequent Andy Warhol collaborator Jean-Michel Basquiat has been selected, through the Basquiat Estate, as the partner for the second capsule collection that will help support the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s efforts to promote young talent. The collection, shown as part of the alice + olivia Resort 2017 season, will land in stores and online in November 2016.

Jean-Michel Basquiat earned his recognition in the art world before the age of 27, even gaining the title of youngest artist to be given a solo show at the widely respected KestnerGesellschaft gallery in Germany. His personal achievements and participation in an American art movement that ushered in a wave of young new artists make Basquiat the perfect next partner for the promotion of young artists within the fashion industry. 

As part of the partnership with the CFDA, alice + olivia works with a new artist each year to create a capsule collection that will be available for purchase at all alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet stores, aliceandolivia.com, and other retail partners with 50% of the proceeds from select items donated to the CFDA. 

Stacey Bendet, CEO and Creative Director of alice + olivia, says, “Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of my favorite artists. This partnership is exciting for me as it is very reflective of my brand and our continued collaboration with artists. It is also wonderful to be able to raise funds for the CFDA and support their ongoing initiatives within our industry that develop new talent.” 

The new collection includes a variety of unique apparel pieces, accessories and gifts that feature iconic elements of Basquiat’s art, such as the golden crown and colorful, street-art inspired design, mixed with alice + olivia’s whimsical and feminine touch. “Beat Bop” 1983, “Replicas” 1983, “Ascent” 1983, “In Italian” 1983, “Panel of Experts” 1982 and “Notary” 1983 are some of the artist’s famed works that Bendet cites as inspiration for the capsule collection. Elements of these iconic works can be seen throughout the collection of apparel, accessories, and gifts. Bendet delivers a modern interpretation of Basquiat’s iconic artworks with the incorporation of beadwork and embroidery details which add a dimensional element to the iconic Basquiat works as they come to life in the form of dresses, tops, skirts, jackets, handbags, shoes, eyewear and more. 

Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA, says, “We could not be more appreciative of Stacey Bendet and her work to help us in our cause to advance up-and-coming fashion talent. Thanks to this initiative, the support we will be receiving from alice + olivia is of great value to our organization.” 

For the first CFDA capsule collection, debuted in April 2015, Bendet partnered with celebrated artist Domingo Zapata, a Spanish-American who has studios in New York, Miami, and Hollywood. Zapata’s pieces created for the partnership included a hand-painted ball gown, hand-painted full-length skirt, and custom two-piece skirt with a matching leather bustier featuring piping in a print painted by Zapata, all of which were auctioned off by Paddle8 with 100% of proceeds benefiting the CFDA. 

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Attom Pop Up Shop Opens at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta

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Attom has opened a pop up shop in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta prior to the launch of their permanent store in the development. The luxury concept store is based at Neuchâtel and Berne in Switzerland, and the store at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is the company’s first US store. Shop labels like Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Maison Margiela and many more. 

The pop up shop is located in the former Helmut Lang location in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. For more info on Attom, visit http://www.attomshop.co.cc/...

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ETRO Spring 2017 Menswear

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If more of the "real men" models at the Etro Spring 2017 menswear runway had walked alongside their dog it would have made for a better show. There is nothing original or interesting about using non-professional models. It's been done a lot. And for the men who walked barefoot - gross.

What about the collection? Ikat and moire patterns ruled, with the occasional, yet cleverly subtle use of Etro's signature paisley. Etro continued its departure from the skinny pant - kudos to them for that. Short robes, blazers and suits made their way through the show with Etro's elegant and stylish sartorial stamp.

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Raf Simons Menswear Spring 2017 & Maplethorpe

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Raf Simons' Spring 2017 menswear collection pays homage to photographer Robert Maplethorpe. And while Raf Simons isn't the first fashion designer to be inspired and motivated by famous artists, to say Maplethorpe was merely an inspiration would be an inaccuracy because he served much more to this collection. When the Robert Maplethorpe Foundation approached Raf Simons and gave him carte blanche to Maplethorpe's body of work, the designer interpreted a runway collection that embodies the artistic and personal essence of the photographer. In the HBO documentary about the life and career of Robert Maplethorpe, titled Look at the Pictures, the film does an excellent job of chronicling the artist's journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration. I've been a Maplethorpe fan for 20+ years and I urge you to watch the documentary. I learned that Maplethorpe had no separation between life and art - it was one in the same for him. Even though his very known for controversial works about BDSM and his own gay fetishes, let's not forget his exquisite images of flowers and his portraits of famous people like his muse/lover Patti Smith and designer Carolina Herrera.

Circling back to Raf Simons Spring 2017, the designer delve deeply into Maplethorpe to create a menswear collection that was a curatorial representation of the artist's prolific body of work. Every single piece in the menswear collection features a Maplethorpe print - florals, self-portraits and if you look closely, not so closely, you'll find and erect prize or two. The curly-haired models, that looked like an army of Maplethorpes, marched down the runway in over-sized shirts, some in leather dungarees and many in half-cocked (pardon the pun) leather biker caps. The collection is fresh and modern while still giving nods to Maplethope's personal style.

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PORTS 1961 SPRING-SUMMER 2017 COLLECTION

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Less Hate, More Love... 

What can designers do to defend us in troubled times like these? Reinterpreting the male wardrobe with an excess of gentleness, adding romanticism to military wear, giving a new twist to their decorations, adding flowers and re-embroidering everything with poetry is what Milan Vukmirovic has chosen for the Spring-Summer 2017 of Ports 1961. Fashion not only dresses us but affects us and protects us. It reflects the times and can convey deep messages.

Uniforms have always occupied a privileged place in the fashion pantheon. With Milan Vukmirovic’s fourth collection for Ports 1961, the French artistic director does not restrict himself to lines of perfectly conceived army uniforms on which much contemporary fashion is based. He also appropriates their stripes, insignia, frogs and ceremonial braiding, sensitively transferring these details to jerkins, shirts, sweatshirts and shorts.

This military influence, playfully redefined, is boosted by references to classic sportswear. As part of the collection, a partnership has been signed with Everlast, creating a capsule collection that is distributed exclusively by Ports 1961. The iconic logo of the American brand is reworked in large dimensions on a selection of sports pieces with a new, more pronounced fashion accent.

In parallel with this, abstract flower emblems are also key, appearing layered on raw edge poplin over shirt fronts, in tone-on-tone embroidery on lengthened bomber jackets, and screen-printed to break up the graphic rhythm on sweaters and marinière T-shirts. There are stripes but also jacquards and, above all, the Star Camo design which the fashion house has adopted as its own for four seasons, which adds dynamism to the season in a range that stretches from ecru to black via navy blue and olive green.

The accessories are also part of the celebration. Backpacks and sneakers continue the textile motifs of the ready-to-wear. A new line of objects and small leather goods in smooth leather has the golden signature #LOVE, the hashtag for Spring-Summer 2017, which is also found on the garments, updating the #followme which has characterized previous seasons. 

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Carolina Herrera: "Refined Irreverence" at SCAD FASH

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The Carolina Herrera exhibit, "Refined Irreverence" at SCAD FASH, will leave you breathless. The fashion retrospective features nearly 100 pieces of ready-to-wear, red carpet and bridal looks from the House of Herrera. The exhibit walks you through Carolina's Herrera's inaugural collection from 1981 to the present. Some of the looks were clearly from the 80's with their shoulders and silhouette but most of them were timeless - a true testament to the classic elegance that is the House of Herrera. The ability to walk up to all the gowns and see [and examine] them up close is something that is quite amazing. The stitching, detailing and quality of each and every piece is impeccable. The exhibit itself, carries such presence. It is truly exquisite. 

We are extremely fortunate to be featuring Refined Irreverence in Atlanta. This is a must-see retrospective for every fashion lover, enthusiast and designer - a celebration of an extraordinary thirty-five year career. Carolina Herrera was awarded SCAD's prestigious Étoile Award in May.

Carolina Herrera: Refined Irreverence, which also showcases gowns worn by Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, runs through September 4th at SCAD FASH.

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