New LG Fashion 2012

one of the first shows that was shown at LG Fashion Week in Toronto for the Spring 2012 season was JUMA. The design team is comprised of a Brother and Sister duo, that has been around the globe and uses their experiences while on these travels to influence their collection.

Though travel is rampant in their lives it was their mother who traveled to Turkey and sent back brightly colored ceramics and hand-made drawings that inspired Design Director Alia Juma to create the prints for the collection. They looked stunning on the runway and Alia was wearing a piece from her own collection that looked strong and yet exceptionally feminine on her.

Through these pieces. the line has gained international recognition and is now carried in locations all over the world including China, Guatemala, Dubai, USA, and Canada. Brother Jamil who started this off as an investment strategist, and is now co-designer, and makes it his focus to push the line further into an international audience and ”that’s the plan” when I asked him about broadening internationally.

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Lacoste

Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s first full collection for Lacoste incorporated luxe elements while staying true to the sportswear soul of the iconic French brand. The co-ed show focused mostly on women’s, but we got a glimpse of his new direction, which mixed sportswear and tailored pieces and featured cool cotton blazers and hooded anoraks. The palette consisted of crisp white, navy and royal blues, and military green with some subtle color blocking. Structured blazers were paired with shorts to showcase the elements of fine tailoring.
MH STANDOUT: This olive jacket that hits right at the waist, mixed with the navy and olive combination, creates an eye-catching—but practical—look. The oversized pocket flaps add an architectural element for a modern feel.

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New Lab Editions

Number: Lab We’ve had our eye on this brand since designer Luis Fernandez and co-founder Greg Lawrence launched in 2007. Known for fusing athletic-inspired clothing with tailored pieces, their Spring/Summer 2012 collection, shown at the Standard Hotel, was inspired by the French Riviera in the 1930s and skateboarder style. The color palette included royal and navy blues, orange, white and gray mixing bold geometric patterns and stripes for visual interest. Basic tanks get an upgrade with color blocking mixing solids and stripes, and for the more daring guy: cotton pants in bright orange or gray and white stripes.

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Fashion 2012

Twice a year in New York, the women are prettier, the clothes are trendier, and the streets are busier—it’s New York Fashion Week, eight days of designers, trends, and runway shows. This week, top designers show off their collections for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. We scanned the runways to show you what you’ll be wearing next year—and how to pull it off right now. Check back later this week for a complete round-up of Fashion Week highlights.

DKNY
DKNY took over Times Square on Wednesday evening, jumbotrons included. A row of dapper gentlemen in sleek grey suits lined the windows of the NASDAQ Marketsite, looking relaxed compared to the bustle two floors below. To complete the Times Square takeover, the brand’s ad campaign ran on several video screens outside, broadcasting the modern classics for everyone passing by. The slim silhouettes echo the return of Mad Men era style. The tailored pieces boasted a simple grey palette, but took on a whole different feel when paired with statement making shoes. Other key pieces from the collection include ombre knits from pureDKNY, the weekend wear label, and a three-button blazer. We passed a faux boardroom filled with models on the way out—bringing the collection’s office chic vibe full circle.

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