Since launching his namesake collection with Saks Fifth Avenue in the spring of 2007, Nima Taherzadeh has become known for elegantly detailed cocktail dresses and separates.
When we visited the designer in his showroom shortly after Nima's runway debut during New York Fashion Week, Taherzadeh was preparing for a trunk show tour across the U.S. He told us the spring 2010 collection was very much inspired by the underwater photographs of Howard Schatz—hence the acid-hued prints on a belted mini dress and high-waisted skirt, the fluid zipper detailing on cropped jackets, and a single row of soft ruffles on a satin trench coat. See the complete spring collection below.
Chadwick Bell started designing his namesake collection in 2007 with childhood friend-turned-business partner, Vanessa Webster. The 27-year-old California native has since presented a series of collections praised for their clean, polished sophistication. His most recent spring 2010 line-up consisted of sharply tailored suits, tulle-detailed pencil skirts, and eel skin dresses that stood on just the right side of sexy versus vulgar. We recently visited Bell's New York showroom and fell in love with his ginkgo leaf prints and handmade accessories—braided leather belts and beaded chiffon necklaces. Click the image below to view the complete collection.
We've been following the sisters behind Lialia since we caught them at the Gen Art Fresh Faces show last season. This time around the duo, who hail from Oscar de la Renta and Phi, showed a collection a little more brooding and gothic than last. They've still got that old movie star thing going for them, however, and hopefully the combination will prove popular with buyers. Check out Lialia's Fall 2009 look book, and our snapshots from the showroom, in the gallery below.
Last week we checked out Thread Social's Fall 2009 offering and it was full of work and evening-appropriate pieces. Carried by Shopbop and Net-a-Porter, this contemporary clothing brand was created to compliment the bridal line, Thread. Launched in 2006 by Beth Blake (formerly of Chanel and American Vogue) and Melissa Akey (of Barneys and Stila cosmetics) the Thread Social aesthetic pivots on "perfect party dresses and quirky separates". Check out our snapshots from the showroom along with a few key looks from the Fall 2009 collection.
Left: A look from the Fall 2009 Wundervoll collection on Style Server, Right: a snapshot from the showroom.
We checked out Wundervoll's Fall 2009 lingerie range in the showroom last week and loved the retro sportswear styles. The 100% silk jersey fabrics were unbelievably soft to the touch and details, like extra-small buttons and contrast piping, gave the collection a more individual feel. The line is only stocked in a handful of stores around the world, including Journelle in New York, so check out their website for more.
Last week, we checked out New York designer Catherine Holstein's Fall 2009 collection in the showroom. Holstein lowered her price point this season meaning that there were less ornate details and more bang-for-buck pieces. Most exciting to us was an oversized boyfriend jacket which will retail for around $300. Only time will tell if Holstein will stick with this plan, her Spring 09 offering was one of our favorites from the season but perhaps it makes more sense to sell at that heavenly Topshop price point. Check out our snapshots from the showroom and her Fashion Week presentation in the gallery below.
Undeniably connected to the season prior but still its own collection, Fall 2009 for Peter Pilotto was about looking closely at nature and the microscopic. This time around the editorial pieces--those completely covered in beading--were actually detachable from the dresses so that customers could buy the bolero, the frock, or both if they wanted. Otherwise, the design duo collaborated with Linda Farrow for sunglasses, Scott Wilson for jewelry, and Jerome C. Rousseau for shoes. Check out a few of our snapshots of the collection along with stills from the runway below.
Now in their fourth season since graduating from Central St Martins, the twin sis duo behind Felder Felder have nearly perfected that irresistible balance between hard and soft fashion elements. This season there was punk-chic metal embroidery and voluptuous Mongolian lambs wool, there were body-hugging leather pieces and pops of cobalt and tangerine to liven things up. If the archetypal concept of "cool girl" dressing involves a cocktail dress with a little leather jacket thrown over-top, then think of Felder Felder as modern interpreters of that look. In the gallery below, check out our snapshots from the showroom along with runway images from the Felder Felder show in Berlin.
Recently, we learned about fragrance line Histoires de Parfums which French chef and restaurant owner Gérald Ghislain launched some years back. This beautifully packaged, collection of fragrances amazed us with its concept: to build perfumes inspired by figures in history, like Jules Verne and Mata Hari. Aside from the eight "main characters" there are also three "soliloquies" and two "cult books". The newest fragrance, 1969, falls in that category. Meant to embody the mythical, culturally voluptuous year that was 1969, the new perfume contains a mixture of rose, chocolate, spices, and of course, patchouli. Click on the title link to learn more.
Recently, we learned about fragrance line Histoires de Parfums which French chef and restaurant owner Gérald Ghislain launched some years back. This beautifully packaged, collection of fragrances amazed us with its concept: to build perfumes inspired by figures in history, like Jules Verne and Mata Hari. Aside from the eight "main characters" there are also three "soliloquies" and two "cult books". The newest fragrance, 1969, falls in that category. Meant to embody the mythical, culturally voluptuous year that was 1969, the new perfume contains a mixture of rose, chocolate, spices, and of course, patchouli. Click on the title link to learn more. 
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