Balenciaga LIVES through Alexander Wang

At just 29, Alexander Wang is the fastest rising star in fashion. Notoriously known for building his own global multimillion-dollar business in less than a decade, Wang is now not only taking on his design house but the house of one of the greatest, Balenciaga. The fashion world may have been a bit skeptical at first about an American designer taking the role of creative director (to quote Diane von Furstenberg, "he's going to need some mentoring in Paris,") however, Wang has held his own and has definitely made Cristóbal Balenciaga proud with his debut in Paris Fashion Week last Thursday. 

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“'For this particular collection I really wanted to start with the product and have the product speak for itself,' Wang told The Daily Beast backstage. 'I took this idea of a wardrobe, aligned it with what I thought were the codes and the DNA of the [Balenciaga] house, and pushed that into these modern staples: the peacoat, the shirt, the pencil skirt, the sweater, the pullover.'" (Alice Cavanagh, The Daily Beast) 

What I love most about Wang's debut was his respect for Cristóbal and for Balenciaga traditions.  Wang showed many signatures of the house, such as Balenciaga's love of geometric shapes (notice the necklines, they're triangle!) He also stuck with the iconic Balenciaga petal-shaped hems, he just flipped them to give a high-low affect. Also you saw plenty of backless styles, which is totally classic Balenciaga.

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“The first thing I did was spend time in the archives,” said Wang, who seemed both exuberant and a little overwhelmed when we spoke with him. “I haven’t gone through everything yet, because it’s so expansive, but this was a starting point. Cristóbal’s philosophy was always dynamic movement—all the skirts, the jackets swung forward. Then, I thought about contrasting that with something quite static and monolithic, like marble statues.” (Alice Cavanagh, The Daily Beast)

(They really look like marble statues, don't they?!)

As much as you see Balenciaga, you can see Alexander Wang. He may have stuck with tradition, but he also made it clear that these were still new designs, his designs. In just the 34 looks presented you saw Balenciaga with a twist, the new house of Balenciaga, Alexander Wang's house of Balenciaga.

Gucci In Milan; it's gotta be perfection.

The fashion industry has been addicted to Gucci since 1921, and they continue to deliver still today in 2013. Creative director, Frida Giannini, took a different approach on sexy this year and I have a feeling it's going to be big.

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See, I'm not sure about y'all, but I hate being cold. It seems as though every year as it starts to get colder, I am faced with a dilemma: to be fabulous, or to be warm? Well Gucci has decided no longer should women have to choose, because now they can have both! Giannini was inspired by 60's British artist, Allen Jones. Jones is famous for taking fetishism from behind closed doors to gallery floors (I'm such a poet, eh?) Gucci has a new idea of sexy: no bare skin... well, some bare skin, but hardly any. Their fall/winter 2013 line is so Italy: strong and sexy, and is both without being overbearing. There were long sleeve, body-con jersey dresses, paired with knee-high boots hitting above the skirt lengths. Only a few deep-v dresses and coats were spotted, but (of course) they were all done extremely tastefully, and there was a ton of leather! It was all done in perfect dark tones: army green, navy blue, burgundy, brown, and, of course, black. 

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The evening wear was to-die-for! The combinations of prints and fabrics were absolutely captivating. I fell completely in love with the polka-dot lace and feathers! This whole line is haute, head-to-toe sexy, without the cleavage. I love the idea of women being covered up as sexy, versus the typical ideal of baring it all. Very well-played, Gucci.

Keep or Toss: Gladiator Sandals

Remember, about five years ago, the gladiator sandal was HUGE? Not even gonna lie, I had a couple pairs: gold & silver. Well it seems as though the trend has made it's way back, and it is bigger than ever.

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It was spotted all over New York in midst of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Designers have revamped the gladiator sandal into a full-on gladiator boot! How friggin' haute is that? 

My, what a controversial shoe! You either hate it or love it. 

Me? I love it. If you've got the right legs, I say show 'em off, baby!

The gladiator heels are the perfect way to do that. Wear that sexy mini dress, throw on your gladiators and be the hautest thing not on the runway.

So what do you think? Keep or toss?

Tom Ford's London Fashion Week Debut

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The reasons I adore Tom Ford are extremely clear in his Autumn/Winter 2013 'Cross Cultural Multi Ethnic' collection.

Couldn't you die?! Talk about attention to detail, hello!

JUST LOOK AT THE PRINTS! Stars, Florals, Chevron stripes, Cheetah, Zebra, patterns freakin' galore!!! Tom Ford came hard to London's Fashion Week 2013. His collection was the definition of perfection, and is definitely going to set the standard for the fall/winter style we will see this year. Furry bombers, TIGER (yes, tiger!) trousers, and (although usually I would be 100% against them) sexy zebra shoes! He ruled this year. Tom stepped outside of his usual, yet still gorgeous, gowns and showed us that he can really do it all.

Hats off to you, Mr. Ford. Truly stunning.

NYFW Fall/Winter'13 Recap

New York Fashion Week is wrapping up so soon. L Well, until next time.  Here we go London but first let’s recap:

BCBG

  

We loved the cute beanies completing each look from BCBG MAXAZRIA. They did really well conveying a grungy, messy, layered look without coming across sloppy. Very well put together.

Project Runway

 Spotted at the Project Runway show:  Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn! Must I say Heidi walked out the house looking like she KNEW where she was going! So fab!

Noon by Noor

Can we just speak on this piece for a sec? The structure of this blazer is so chic! It has such sex appeal with the deep V but interestingly enough has a bit of a masculine feel with the exaggerated fold. A fall must have, I’m call it!

Nautica

The masculine pieces + the hot factor in this show was breathtaking. Really great menswear collection by Nautica.

Charlotte Ronson

We waited a whole year and oh Charlotte! I can’t say I’m surprised. Her collection never fails to disappoint.

Jill Stuart

Can I just say how refreshing it was to see Jill Stuart throw this pop of tangerine at us! Paired with these strappy oxblood heels adding just the right amount of girl power!

Nina Skarra

We couldn’t skip this on. I mean how adorable is this Skarra piece and just in time for V-Day. 

DKNY

                      Honestly one of our fav’s. Every piece UN-deniable <3

                  Diane Von Furstenberg

This chick BROUGH it with this cobalt blue dress. Loving this open chest trend, She does it so classy. The belt adds a 70’s vide to the look, WE CAN DIG IT!

Betsey Johnson

What the heck is new? We love Betsey! Girls just wanna have fun

Marc by Marc Jacobs

This collection is AMAZING. Such a throwback and we loved every gorgeous print.

 Tory Burch

The old Victorian style added quite the twist to fashion week. Can’t wait to see how this comes to life this autumn. 

                      Jcrew

Two words, Brad Goreski ahahaa. The woman’s wear is so clean and glamorous. Power couple wear!

 

Vera Wang

                                      

Doesn't this dress make you want to go back in time &  wear this to your senior prom?! Phenomenal

                    Michael Kors

                

                     

I seriously can’t get over that blue pattern two piece, SICK!

Celebs LOVE MK

                  Spotted Zoe Saldana looking STUNNUNG at the MK show.

                                         
                      

Always good to see you, Willow

Nanette Lapore

We rely on the queen of color this time of year. Do I see fuchsia? How about that coat? That’s what I call army fatigue heaven, man.

Rachel Zoe

Can I totally apologize on Mileys behalf for being so awesome? She stole the show #bible! How cool does Miley look at the Zoe show? She’s got style dripping from her fingertips.

That wraps it up NYFW. Who killed and who totally bombed? Comment or write us at info@pinkindigo.com for all your fashionista inquires! Fashion Week we hate to see you go but enough of these layers! Who’s ready for spring?!

Style Rookie- Tavi Gevinson

THE Tavi “more notorious than the Betsey cartwheel” Gevinson: 16 years old household name in the fashion world. 

When she was 11, she created a blog, "Style Rookie," that captured the attention of designers, editors and many industry insiders! As the ‘unknown’ once said, “This was the first day of the rest of our lifes” 

At 11 Gevinson was receiving invitations to New York Fashion Week, appeared on artsy magazine covers also becoming close buds with Kate and Laura Mulleavy, aka the Rodarte sisters.

Currently at 16 Tavi is StyleRookie's founder-editor, and her imprint is everywhere, from a DIY tutorial on "How to Turn Your Tights Into Knee Socks"! :o  --à http://rookiemag.com/2012/09/knee-socks-diy/

What inspired Tavi? Why a fashion blog? Of all the blogs did she ever think HER’S would be “the one”?

“When I started Rookie, there were a lot of girls like me who had fashion blogs and loved getting dressed up and thinking about appearance, not in a stressful women’s magazine way, but in a creative way. I can understand how some feminists who’ve fought against things like style or beauty defining all women might feel confused about how we can discuss self-esteem and being your own person but also write so much about fashion.” –Tavi

We’re excited to see what Tavi G does in her future in fashion. She had made quite the name for herself and was/is living out every fashionistas dream before hitting her Freshman Year in high school! Will we see a clothing line come to life in the near future? What hot male arm candy will we see in Tavi’s future?  Do you think she rocks out to J ‘believer’ Beiber? And our biggest question would be, what next for miss. Gevinson?

Pink Indigo Look of the Day | Dead Silence

Dead Silence by mypinkindigo 

Dead Silence| Fashion with a rock’n roll twist

Edge, glamour and a little bit of grit. These must haves are the seasons trending report and each piece is key to achieving this look. Pairing the plum shoe with the maxi, sheer cutout top and burgundy lip (possibly with the jacket thrown over your shoulder)  gives the look a feminine touch without losing the “Badass” factor. The maxi paired with the studded shoulder jacket and the studded pump is almost deadly! With the second look ditch the jewels and let it speak for itself!

Like always guys shoot us your style questions to info@pinkindigo.com because we’ve got answers! Peace Love and Fashion Forever xoxo

This faux leather half jacket and maxi skirt can be found @ www.Pinkindigo.com

How-To: Wear Colored Jeans or Leggings

Give your pants a professional twist with a blazer

Dressing for an internship can be a little… boring. Refresh your internship apparel with your skinnies. Just make sure that this look obeys your internship’s dress code. You don’t want to commit a fashion fail, especially at the office.

Take on fall with a cozy sweater.

Feeling a little risky? Rock your pants with a crazy, patterned sweater.

Never underestimate the power of neutrals

 If you want your pants to be the center of attention, pair them with neutrals.

Color Block, Color Block, Color Block

The trick to using a color wheel is to choose colors that are opposites. For example, add a yellow top if you’re wearing purple jeans. Don’t worry color blocking will be a breeze soon enough.

Rock a leather jacket

Usually, colored jeans don’t say, “rock and roll.” But add a leather jacket and some messy hair even some rockin’ boots!

Go wild with prints

If you love to make a fashion statement, you must sport your colored skinnies with a patterned top. With a ton of different prints to choose from, how could you not want to give this trick a try?

Simple with a button-down

Nothing’s better than a button-down shirt; absolutely classic.

Keep it casual with a tanktop

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If you’re a laidback kind of girl, keep it simple with a cute tank. Give it a chic twist with awesome hair or makeup. 

Givenchy Recap

Panthers now horses! Tons of oversized earrings like horse-blinders and high riding boots.

There was a sense of danger or mystery during the show.  Extremely tight neck scarves, loud music, an interesting skintight leather piece, even some bondage gear it looked like. One leather dress was followed by a series of intense-color slip dresses with color-blocked belts – totally back to British glam rock! Indeed, associations with rock music have been one off THE key factors in Givenchy. With P.Diddy and Alicia Keys on Sunday's front row, it's clear that even the music stars can't resist. Absolutely eye catching! 

Trend Alert

Go for the gold!

Whether it’s a pair of gold shoes adorning your feet, a set of gold bangles clanking on your wrist, or gold accents embellishing your bags and clothes, gold is a fall must-have and there are plenty of ways to add this color to your fall wardrobe.

Shopping on-the-go

Sometimes you just don't have the time to try on! We understand, but first make sure you are well equipped on 'the rules' before you ditch the fitting room.

1. The store return policy. This is a biggie. Always know what will happen when you come back to return. Most have at least 30 days for a refund. The smaller boutiques may offer store credit.

2. Know your body type and its complementary silhouettes. Pieces looks totally different on rack than on your body. 

3. Your colors. Find out which colors suit you. Which colors look well on the body and go well with your eye and hair color.

4. Your personal style. I admit it. I get caught up with trends that look awesome on the runway, but are somewhat inappropriate for my way of life. Be honest with yourself before shelling out your hard earned ca$h!

5. You’ll get a second chance. Let’s face it, not every purchase will be a winner.  Once you get home piece it in your wardrobe, give yourself time to love it. If not immediately place your item(s) in the bag with tags and receipt to make things easier for you.

When your low on time or just don't want to try on, remember these tips to avoid a fashionista tragedy! Thanks for reading and remember if you have any fashion questions or suggestions feel free to email us at info@pinkindigo.com 

Fashion Q&A

Q&A Hey Guys! This is our Question and answer segment. Questions you all have submitted to us to answer and help you be the best fashionista you can be! This one is one of the more popular questions:

"Should an outfit ever be repeated exactly the same way you’ve worn it before?"

That answer would be NO. Unless its uniform, no outfit should ever look exactly the same way you’ve worn it before. There are a number of ways to style your favorite tee and jean combo. Dress it up: Blazer, Tee, Skinny Jeans, Pumps, Killer neckline accessories. Dress it down: Tee, Boyfriend Jeans/Crops, cute Sandal, OR tuck it into some high waited denim with a statement belt. Catch my drift? There are so many accessories and concepts that can be put together and speak without saying a word. Layer it- High waist it- Belt it- Get the Sparkles out! For those less creative with a scissor, use other outlets like having the coolest accessories of all! Fashion has come too far. We want you to have fun weather you follow trends or you set them. In doubt?.. Let US style YOU! Submit your questions to info@pinkindigo.com

Prada SS13 Recap

Prada hit the runway to showcase a unique pair of shoes that had a wooden, platform base and her leather ‘glove shoes’, stringed together with colorful ribbon. “Miuccia Prada invents the foot glove,” states Times. In addition to the eye-catching shoesMiuccia presented her spring ’13 collection, mix of many fabrics and textures like satin skirts with fur vests. She told fashion journal WWD her intention was to mix femininity with a bit of edge: “Toughness and the poetic part. I tried to mix them together, because this is mainly what women have to deal with in reality.” Unlike some designers we find Prada’s spring/summer line to be very wearable. There was a Japanese inspired feel to the collection that we really enjoyed. Lastly thatfeminine touch with a stemmed flower printed on, very cute. This collection gets 5 stars for wear ability and 5 for being adorable!

LFW Burberry Prorsum Recap | Spring/ Summer 2013

First to say you couldn't take your eyes off the runway. Lots of great volume in a lot of the pieces. All of the eye catching capes and trenches, doing half the work for the stylist lol. Bailey really outdid himself modernizing the trench coat in this way, beautiful! LOVE the bodysuits, again very modernized from the 60's. Pencil skirts, foil shirts, satin bright, colored wedge heels.. All very well done.

The finale: last walk was very clean as the models lapped in the pieces color order with little bags looked spectacular! 

Thoughts on the show? What are your favorite LFW moments?