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Designer Spotlight: CRHEE
Complexity versus ease: That's what CRHEE's Spring/Summer '10 collection explores. Luxurious silk fabrics are used in bold jewel tones and rhythmic prints — the result is dark romance, light sensuality. This season, designer Christine Rhee was inspired by everything from the photography of Guy Bordin, David Fincher videos, to muses Diana Ross and Diane von Furstenberg.
Designer Spotlight: Madeleine Thompson
There's nothing better than slipping into a cozy cashmere sweater right about now. Yes, it's a splurge, but also a classic. In fact, my favorite heather gray cashmere sweater is five years old — and still going strong.
Designer Spotlight: Pavon by Luz & Victoria
Shine on, you crazy diamond. That's what Pavon by Luz & Victoria's Spring/Summer '10 says. It's called Odyssey, after all.
Designer Spotlight: H Fredriksson
Some designers are influenced by art and nature, and others, like Helena Fredriksson, are affected by Ingmar Bergman's trippy, psychoanalytic films. Using sustainable fabrics and practices, the Brooklyn dweller visited the dark side for Fall, offering up a variety of draped dresses, moody Nordic-print tops, and avant-garde skirts. Her modern cuts are to die for and I'm entranced by her gloomy, romantic vibe.
Designer Spotlight: PH8
Alexander Wang isn't the only one inspired by sports. Set to replace BEBESPORT Nov. 5, PH8's take on sportswear is super sexy, slouchy pieces that aren't gym exclusive.
Designer Spotlight: Annie Havlicek
Finding hidden talent is my mission in life — I love sharing undiscovered treasures with you. Annie Havlicek, for example, is a prodigy in the making. After studying at the prestigious Parsons School of Design, the designer took on a bunch of internships at various powerhouses, such as Michael Kors, before embarking on her own line.
Designer Spotlight: Mink Pink
It was not too long ago that I got to know Mink Pink. First I spotted its silky LBD with studs on a website, then on Gabrielle Union at an InStyle party. I knew there had to be more fabulousness where that came.
Designer Spotlight: Susan Woo
Susan Woo is new in fashion town so let's welcome her. The designer received her BS in fashion design and business, then put her degree to practice at Louis Vuitton, Derek Lam, and Chanel. Not bad.
Handbag Designer Spotlight: Novella Royale
Check this out. Handbag line Novella Royale doesn't believe in waste. In fact, leather from each bag is hand cut from vintage jackets.
Designer Spotlight: Sofie Ølgaard
I recently met Danish clothing designer Sofie Ølgaard and was swept away by her unconventional creations. A local nail spa was hosting a shopping event and Ølgaard's rack stood out. Not because it was flashy — the Sweetie Cups au natural cupcakes take that cake — but quite the opposite, because it was so clean.
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