Standout Collections from Spring/Summer 2014

A.L.C. gets sporty chic

A.L.C. S/S 2014

A.L.C. S/S2014

DELPOZO impresses with serious beauty and craftsmanship

Delpozo, Spring 2014

TRIBUNE STANDARD is anything but…

Tribune Standard, Spring 2014

Tribune Standard, Spring 2014

V.P.L. shows it’s sporty stripes

V.P.L., Spring 2014

V.P.L., Spring 2014

PETER JENSEN gives a double dose of quirky

Peter Jensen, Spring 2014

Peter Jensen, Spring 2014

CHRISTOPHER KANE delivers a collection in full bloom

Christopher Kane, Spring 2014

Christopher Kane, Spring 2014

BURBERRY PRORSUM reminds us that Pastels and Neutrals are always on cue for Spring

Burberry, Spring 2014

Burberry, Spring 2014

MOTHER OF PEARL plays with Citrus and Stripes

Mother of Pearl, Spring 2014

Mother of Pearl, Spring 2014

Slouchy, yet stiff is effortlessly chic at ICEBERG

Iceberg, Spring 2014

Iceberg, Spirng 2014

Casual infused Luxury is a rad combination at Julien David

Julien David, Spring 2014

Julien David, Spring 2014

One part punk, two parts Chic ruled the runway at Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent, Spring 2014

Saint Laurent, Spring 2014

 

 

 

LOVING Andrew Gn, Fall 2013!

Andrew Gn, Fall 2013

Andrew Gn, Fall 2013

Andrew Gn, Fall 2013

Thakoon Delivers Once Again

Thakoon Addition, Fall 2013

Thakoon Addition, Fall 2013

Thakoon Addition, Fall 2013

Carpetbagger Coverage: Degen, Fall 2013

Degen, Fall 2013

To say this rad label has a real quirk factor would be an understatement. By now we know to expect a big dose color and texture in Degen’s collections. However what they presented at Fall 2013 Fashion Week appears to be somewhat toned toned compared to its couple previous seasons, and while this observation may sound like a bit of a diss, we assure you we mean intend it to be taken only as a compliment.

Now, we’re all for fun and games in fashion; a real goof factor is often refreshing. Though at the end of the day, we are potentially looking to clothe our bodies in these garments, and if it’s one costume piece after another, we’re afraid we may come off a bit loony. Thinking back to last season’s pizza shirt, just a notch or two under that level of eccentricity maybe a totally okay thing.  And what we saw for next Fall?  Just that!  The perfect amount of silliness has been knit into this collection and we already have a laundry list of pieces we’d love to claim as our own-starting with those degen i.d.ed socks and followed by the brightly shagged sweaters.  Oh and those green crocheted pants are pretty fabulous as well!

Not to be left unsaid, the evident presense of an old school projector being used to portrude fiber terminology on the wall was pure brilliance.  It not only reminded us of our days in Art school lectures, but softly emphasizes the (anything, but funny) techerous process of creating knitwear, making desinger’s Lindsay Degen’s work all the more inspiring.

 

The Carpetbagger’s Sneak Peek at Some NY Shows…

Degen, Fall 2013

M.Patmos, Fall 2013

 

The Beyond Brilliance of Tommy Ton

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On the steps of Lincoln Center at Spring Fashion Week, 2013. Collection, Prada Fall 2012
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Countdown to Fall 2013 Fashion Week: 8 Days…………!!!

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Street Chic(as)

leathered goods

Oooh, leather.  The durable, sumptuous material that comes straight off the cattle’s back.  Leather has to be one of the most intimidating, luxurious materials in existence and the fact that it’s natural only adds to its cool factor (at least we think so!)  When a gal chooses to dress herself in the indulgent stuff, she clearly ain’t no wallflower.  In fact, she may just be looking for a little bit of trouble, at least that’s the message she’s  hinting at, weather she knows it or not!

Here’s a rundown of the leather infused collections from Spring/Summer 2013.  Our favs are ICB, Proenza Schouler, Sportmax, and Mugler!

Erin Featherston, Spring 2013

Derek Lam, Spring 2013

Jason Wu, Spring 2013

Nicole Miller, Spring 2013

ICB, Spring 2013

Proenza Schouler, Spring 2013

DKNY, Spring 2013

Mulberry, Spring 2013

Sportmax, Spring 2013

Fendi, Spring 2013

Trussardi, Spring 2013

Barbara Bui, Spring 2013

Damir Doma, Spring 2013

Mugler, Spring 2013

Loewe, Spring 2013

Chanel, Spring 2013

The Carpetbagger’s Trend Coverage: Spring/Summer 2013

Alright people, so fashion week is still happening in Paris(still awaiting the almighty Stella McCartney, Celine, Chloe, Miu Miu, to name a few), so it maybe a tad soon to start talking about the defining trends we can expect for Spring/Summer 2013.  With that said, there are some defining trends brewing, so why not take a look, eh?

 Today’s trend is SHEER!

Helmut Lang, Spring 2013

Jill Stuart, Spring 2013

Honor, Spring 2013

Kimberly Ovitz, Spring 2013

Lela Rose, Spring 2013

Sophie Theallet, Spring 2013

Catherine Malandrino, Spring 2013

Temperley London, Spring 2013

Preen, Spring 2013

Missoni, Spring 2013

Milly, Spring 2013

David Koma, Spring 2013

Emilio Pucci, Spring 2013