Designer: Jason Wu Inspiration: The thirties and Art Deco and the Séeberger brothers’s early twentieth century street-style photographs. Trends & Colors:  Subdued colors like salmon and violet with a dash of gray; cigarette heels; floral embroidery on skirts, jackets and dresses. My Thoughts: I am once again woo’d by Jason Wu’s second pre-fall collection. It’s classic American sportswear with […]

Designer: Carolina Herrera Trends & Colors: French gray and pewter blue, with just a shot or two of poppy red and gold, abstract leopard print Quote: “Who wants to come out in brights [for pre-fall]? I saw it had to be subtle.” My Thoughts: Carolina Herrera is the Dame of Upper East Side dressing.  She makes clothes with the […]

Designer: Chanel Theme: Paris-Byzance.  Inspired by the Empress Theodora and the lost culture of Byzantium, it’s Fifth century meets sixties London. Trends: Jewel toned satin dresses with ornate embroidery and gold beadwork, embroidered fringe, multi-colored knits with gold thread, filigree headbands encasing messy crowned beehives. Quote: “Theodora was a circus artist who became empress, like Chanel, who was a little […]