Images by Jenni Avins
Salon showdowns aside, colorist Marie Robinson’s new digs in New York’s Flatiron District were flooded with springtime light this past Saturday morning. Of course the place is decidedly cool, but moreover, the mood in the James Huniford-designed space is optimistic, fresh and pretty. My new haircut, thanks to stylist Jessica Gillin, makes [...]
Author Archives: Jenni Avins
Marie Robinson’s New Salon
April 6, 2010 – 4:58 am
J. Mendel at NY Fashion Week F/W10
February 21, 2010 – 2:10 pm
Images by Jenni Avins
When my friend Alistair asked me if the last show I attended was “fierce,” I was fairly certain he was making fun of me. But actually, it was, combining Old-World expertise, indulgent materials, outstanding taste and sheer gall into ferocious furs and gowns like only J. Mendel can.
Silver fox fur was [...]
What’s Not to Love About Lynn?
February 20, 2010 – 9:02 am
Silver slippered, fur-coated and still rocking a Goyard at New York Fashion Week.
Alexandre Herchcovitch at NY Fashion Week F/W10
February 19, 2010 – 3:04 pm
A lone gold stud bounced onto the runway, but the pirates never noticed. It could have come off any of their garments; they wore far too many riches to bother with a bullet-sized bit of bling. Byzantine scarves wrapped round their heads; their silk sleeves swung with heavy gems; and their torsos dripped with chains [...]
Philip Lim 3.1 at NY Fashion Week F/W10
February 19, 2010 – 11:39 am
If Jeremy Scott’s collections are like mad dance-party sets and Rachel Comey’s are free-form sonic landscapes, then Philip Lim’s 3.1 designs compose reliable hit albums. F/W10 was another crowd-pleaser with something for everyone—so long as you like disco. A purple sequined long sleeve dress looked perfect for dancing à la Diana Ross. Soft grey layers (like [...]
