Samuji Pre-Fall 2015

Finnish designer Samu-Jussi Koski incorporated the same rich, saturated colors, as seen in Johannes Vermeer’s masterpieces, into his latest collection. Even the silhouettes, from the sky blue mohair coat to the navy trench worn over an ivory full…

Erdem Pre-Fall 2015

Erdem Moralioglu‘s signature play on lattice work, embroidered jacquard, floral prints, and delicate lace underwent a preppy, 60s nautical treatment with pea coats, Breton striped sweaters, chunky Aran knits, sailor pants and boyish brogues. Ladylike…

Ter Et Bantine Pre-Fall 2014

Never before had I heard of Ter Et Bantine until this mohair-like, floral printed jacket caught my eye. It’s stunning. And so is the rest of the collection with its wearable array of outerwear, skirts…

Issa Pre-Fall 2014

Mayfair, London’s most attractive villages, was the inspiration behind creative director Blue Farrier’s first collection for Issa. The clothing included a silk pajama suit, a paisley jacquard bomber jacket, jersey wrap dresses, high waisted trousers,…

Chloé Pre-Fall 2014

Blanket. Coat. Enough said. Clare Waight Keller’s inspiration began with a 1966 archival photo of a Chloé blanket coat and came full circle with a collection of coats, jackets, and ponchoes in double faced wool with thick…

Tibi Pre-Fall 2014

It’s only the beginning of January but I’m ready for summer to arrive just so I can fill my wardrobe with just about every piece from Tibi‘s pre-fall collection. Honestly, Amy Smilovic has knocked it out…

Erdem Pre-Fall 2014

Honestly, does anyone master femininity better than Erdem Moralioglu? For his pre-fall collection, the designer presented vintage-inspired silhouettes, with the usual crystal beading and embroidered flowers. But this time, Erdem was all about mixing unexpected fabrics…

Jenni Kayne Pre-Fall 2014

Yes, yes, yes! Jenni Kayne‘s pre-fall collection is pure, wearable perfection. Forties-inspired silhouettes, in nubby denim, buttery leather, snake-printed jacquard and Liberty-printed twill, are styled so effortlessly with sumptuous fur scarves, killer sunnies and chic saddle shoes. Head…

Back In Dallas

Karl Lagerfeld has been presenting Chanel‘s Métiers d’Art collection every December since 2002, with past...