Etro
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| NeimanMarcus.com |
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| NeimanMarcus.com |
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| NeimanMarcus.com |
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| NeimanMarcus.com |
Etro, which was found at Neiman Marcus, does a great job in
their Spring/Summer 2013 collection with the two items from the collection
shown above. First, the Gathered Round Neck Paisley Dress in black really sets
the tone for what this Italian brand stands for, which is Elegance. The Dress
was made of a silky jersey material, with three quarter long sleeves, a very
classy fitted pencil skirt and a ruched round neckline dead center at front. As
described by Neiman Marcus, “Etro’s dress highlights the narrow proportions of
your waist…”. If this was not enough, Etro proceeded to showing this
Shawl-Collar Printed Jacket in the color teal with a multitude of color on the
print. With Teal being its dominant color it then expands into a multitude of
white, green, purples, and blues. Yet it never loses its slim silhouette due to
its Viscose/Spandex fabric. An innovative touch from Etro to show they’re a
very customer friendly brand.
Bottega Veneta
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| Barneys.com |
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| Barneys.com |
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| Barneys.com |
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| Barneys.com |
Bottega Veneta (Spring/Summer 2013), which I found at
Barney’s New York on the Class trip to Union Square, had to amazing pieces,
which just stood out of the rack. One was the Floral Printed Dress. This dress
was a Crepe V-neck Sleeveless dress with floral printing, which was then
contrasted by studding. This use of embellishments certainly draw a lot of
attention something that is then contrasted by the invisible back zipper. This
silk produced dress is truly captivating. This dress did not hang alone; next
to it hung a Fan Print Dress. This following silk sleeveless dress also had an
invisible back zipper but differed in the fact that it had a fan print with
smocked bodice as well as beading at the crew neck of the dress. A simple yet prestigious
touch by Bottega Veneta
Marni
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| Barneys.com |
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| Barneys.com |
Marni’s collection at Barneys has a wide
assortment. But what really stood out to me from the Spring/Summer 2013
collection were the Mum Print Dress and Fur Front Cardigan. First, the Mum
Print Dress although not containing any fur demonstrates how Marni’s can either
make everyday apparel or elegant trade’s men like work with fur. This scoop
neck sleeveless dress comes in an eggshell white color with black print on a
full scalloped skirt. Not a bad look to start summer with. Next the
craftsmanship of working with fur is shown with the Fur Front Cardigan. The
cardigan is made of cashmere knit with two-tone fur at front, welt pockets, and
ribbed trim. A classy warm fur-lined cardigan to pierce a cold location where
winter runs 6 months long. Its Fabrics
range from cashmere/mink fur to cotton/viscose lining with all its fur originating
from Finland.
Prabal Gurung
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| Barneys.com |
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| Barneys.com |
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| Barneys.com |
Last but not least Prabal Gurung featured at Barney’s New
York is worth mentioning. This American Designer really has become a household
name after having dressed the First Lady numerous times. But this Collection
the pieces that stood out to me weren’t something that we could expect to see
Mrs. Obama wearing out in public. First is a beautiful White with Acid Yellow
Embroidered Yoke Dress. This Spring/Summer 2013 collection piece was a silk and
cotton blend crewneck sleeveless dress with what Barney’s is calling “Acid
Yellow” embroidered yoke. A key structure element on the dress is the grosgrain
ribbon at waist allowing a slimmer look and of course the invisible back zipper
to avoid any distractions from the beauty of this simple dress. Next a
Sleeveless Chiffon Cape Floral Dress is seen in the collection. Made of silk,
this silk crepe de chine sleeveless crewneck pops right out at you with its
loud floral print. Truly White, Grey, and Blue have never looked this good in
Prabal Gurungs collection.
