JGB’s Goodies of the Day: Helmut Lang

Pre-Fall 2013 The masters of sleek minimalist chic bring us Helmut Lang essentials. The casual coolness of a boxy leather jacket married with a universally flattering loose sleeveless blouse, and the effortlessly sexy slouchy drawstring pants with a pair of luxurious suede booties. Discover the endless possibilities of marrying each item with different outfits. A […]

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JGB’s Goodies of the Day: Balmain

Balmain (Spring/Summer 2013): Olivier Rousteing gave us all the glamour we would expect from The House of Balmain, a menswear inspired collection with high shoulders and waistlines, much like the statuesque beauties of the 80s, from Brigitte Nielsen in Beverly Hills Cop 2 to Grace Jones album cover NightClubbing. With an eye for re-invention, Rousteing […]

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Brooklyn Fashion Week: Lawrence Pizzi, Julia Foery

Date: March 2. Venue: Industry City Bush Terminal.  Collection: Fall/Winter 2013.  Showcase Lineup: Designers 7-8. Eight artistically brilliant Designers came together on one stage, for the most intense runway experience ever. LAWRENCE PIZZI Lawrence Pizzi played with many elements, from luxe minimalism to tough-chic and timeless “Ladies Who Lunch” ensembles. Womenswear spiced up the runway with electric-cool orange […]

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Brooklyn Fashion Week: Tarique Tabbani, Natia Porter, Charisse Thomas

Date: March 2.  Venue: Industry City Bush Terminal.   Collection: Fall/Winter 2013.   Showcase Lineup: Designers 4-6. Eight artistically brilliant Designers came together on one stage, for the most intense runway experience ever. TARIQUE TABBANI From Pakistan to globetrotting, 7T7 by Tarique Tabbani luxury Menswear line is the frontier of eco-friendly handmade design. Classical blazers, like hot chocolate pinstripe, tan, ivory and […]

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Brooklyn Fashion Week: Chike Mordi, Viva La Coco, Joanna Hawrot

Date: March 2.  Venue: Industry City Bush Terminal.   Collection: Fall/Winter 2013.   Showcase Lineup: Designers 1-3. Eight artistically brilliant Designers came together on one stage, for the most intense runway experience ever. CHIKE MORDI Chike Mordi opened with a series of tribal prints fashioned in contemporary styles. Chike Mordi  Monochrome graced the catwalk with splashes of patterned […]

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JGB’s Goodies of the Day: What I Want Now

From the hottest upcoming trends for Spring/Summer and future Fall/Winter in today’s edition of “What I Want Now.” 3.1 Phillip Lim (Spring/Summer 2013): The incredibly sexy androgynous appeal of menswear inspired ladies shoes in patent or leather, in styles from Oxford, to cap-toe, lace-up, slip-on or loafers with sheer ankle hosiery socks in solid or fishnet, to pair with […]

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Nippy Lavern Fashions: Fall/Winter 2013

Date: February 26.Venue: Sky Room Jessica Martin of Nippy Lavern Fashions cooked up a medley of Rastafarian rebel cool meets lady elegance with a touch of punk rock. Introductory pieces came in army-fatigue theme; a rich red, studded, off-the-shoulder marine wool sweater with heart patch and acid-wash jeans, followed by a pant-less bodysuit fitted model with floral, gold […]

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