Iris von Arnim Impresses for Spring ‘13

By Mackenzie Gavel, February 18th, 2013

Despite blizzard Nemo threatening to, quite literally, dampen this past week’s fashion shows, NYFW proved a success. And now that we can say, with slightly more optimism, that we’re progressing out of the final weeks of winter, I wanted to share with you all some breathtaking looks from Iris von Arnim’s Spring/Summer ‘13 lookbook!

NYFW FW13 Street Style Recap

By Martin Waitt, February 15th, 2013

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Well NYFW is over and the focus now shifts to Europe. We have compiled some of our favorite street style shots of Fashion Editors, bloggers and models. Thanks to the lovely Melodie Jeng for braving the elements this season to bring you these pics. Check them out!

Backstage Pass: Kaelen FW13

By Martin Waitt, February 14th, 2013

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CITYist was once again on the scene at NYFW Fall 2013. This time we sent photographer Melodie Jeng to the Kaelen presentation. Kaelen Haworth is a young NY designer and we are big fans. Her fall collection is young, fresh, wearable and utterly cool. Check out the pics!

Backstage Pass: 3.1 Phillip Lim FW13

By Martin Waitt, February 12th, 2013

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One of our all time faves 3.1 Phillip Lim never disappoints with his collections. We were lucky enough to have photographer Melodie Jeng backstage to give us a look at the madness. Click after the jump.

Backstage Pass: Karen Walker FW13

By Martin Waitt, February 12th, 2013

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The Karen Walker girl is the epitome of cool, eccentric and youthful. Her FW collection was tougher than other seasons but still had that quirkiness that we love from Karen Walker. We sent photographer Melodie Jeng backstage to shoot the scene. Check it out!

Backstage Pass: Jeremy Laing FW13

By Martin Waitt, February 11th, 2013

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Toronto born designer Jeremy Laing showed once again what the cool girls will be wearing next season. Bold patterns and great geometric necklaces co-designed by artist Vanessa Maltese were stand out pieces for us. We sent photographer Melodie Jeng backstage to get a look at the scene backstage. Check it out!

Backstage pass: Jonathan Simkhai FW13

By Martin Waitt, February 10th, 2013

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We continue to bring you the behind the scenes of NYFW Fall 2013 collections, courtesy of photographer Melodie Jeng. Today we bring you the Jonathan Simkhai presentation. Jonathan’s collections are always young, fresh and wearable. Check it out!

Cleanse and Rejuvenate: What It Means to be Truly Beautiful

By Mackenzie Gavel, September 13th, 2012

Founder Anne-Marie Van Dijk launched CLEANSE: One Body, One Planet this Fashion Week with the support of the world’s top agencies, Vogue’s Ivan Shaw and, of course, a TON of supermodels to show models how to live a healthier lifestyle, without forcing them to abandon their cover girl dreams.

Runway Report: Jill Stuart Spring 2013

By Barie-Claire Rogers, September 13th, 2012

Sequins, lace, and silks dominated the runway at Jill Stuart’s Spring 2013 RTW show. The result was ladylike, yet sexy. Check out some of our favorites from the collection after the jump!

Runway Report: Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2013

By Barie-Claire Rogers, September 13th, 2012

Rebecca Minkoff’s Spring 2013 RTW collection made us long for summer with its saturated prints and clean whites. Take a peek at some of our favorite looks from the collection after the jump!

Runway Report: Tadashi Shoji Spring 2013

By Barie-Claire Rogers, September 13th, 2012

Tadashi Shoji’s Spring 2013 RTW collection featured ultra feminine evening wear in bold colors as well as neutrals. At least one of these lovely looks is sure to end up on a red carpet. Click to see some of our favorites from the collection!

Erickson Beamon Shows Us What Deca-dance Really Is

By Liz Black, February 10th, 2012


With beaded and bejeweled cocktail and slip dresses the collection evoked a wicked and opulent boudoir feeling, leaving you with the sense that you were witness to something decadent and naughty.