Diane Vonfurstenberg Fall 2010. Photo by Stevyn Llewellyn

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Breaking out of the winter blues is hard to do. Luckily, Lilith’s spring preview lends a helping hand by coaxing the monotony out of the chillier seasons with not-too-bright neutral tans, browns, cool strawberry sorbets, and icy blue/greys and pinks. Assorted prints in vintage florals, polka dots, and plaids give shoppers enough variety to find a print or pattern that they’ll gladly shed their layers for.
Fun Ikat inspired graphics on purses and coats lend a tropical vibe to welcome the summer months while the many floral prints range from the big and exotic to the girlishly ditsy. Typical Spring standards – resort striped tees, island beads, lightweight denim and khaki, are thrown in to the pot for easy mix and match while the more adventurous can wear dresses of layered and tiered tulle or feathered hair accessories.
Cleverly tailored blazers in slim fits to roomier and exaggerated silhouettes can be layered over the soft drapey pieces that display the unmistakable Lilith signature. Easy wrap and tie sweaters and blouses (in both woman and girl sizes!) pair sweetly with calf length dresses and skirts.
The ease of wear and slow re-introduction to color works well to soften the integration of Lilith’s Spring pieces to the already existing wardrobe. After all, to us, Spring cleaning means throwing out the old, tired things from last season to make room for the refreshing new must-haves of this season.
—Rachel Rozzi

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Architectural pleats and layers dominated Adam Lippes’ namesake label this season. Bold berry hues and rich burnt orange played right into the F/W season with neutral cool greys, black and charcoal. Exposed metal zippers and dark sequin effects added a clean line of rigidity to the feminine shapes in luxurious fabrics, leathers, and fur. The warmth of the collection waxed and waned as neutrals floated in between burst of traditional fall hues. Metal appliques gave a protective coat of armor and deliberate, sharp tailoring hinted at a fitted form. The use of clearly girlish touches in crinkle pleated skirts mixed deliciously with cozy thick cable knits coated in foil. The few but purposeful and beautiful prints in the collection shone from the subdued first plaids to the last abstract animals. ADAM’s Fall/Winter collection simply just gets better the more you look at it. — Rachel Rozzi
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn

The fashion world lost a creative genius during these last few whirlwind hours. Lee Alexander McQueen, London born, worldwide known, suffered from death in the form of taking his own life. Not much is known at this point of how or exactly when, rightfully so, as the media is respectfully asked to refrain from intruding on McQueen’s family and friends’ mourning process. But what we do know of the former designer of the House of Givenchy, is that an amazing talent and mighty force in the world of fashion was taken from us in a devastating way. Many can speculate why McQueen chose to take his own life, as his own mother, [with whom (from sources) he had an extremely close bond]  died recently.

All of us at Modern Glossy, are incredibly saddened at the news, and we’re honored to have shared and to have experienced a world  with someone so visionary and larger than life. Mere days away from his McQ showing at Milk Studios, Lee Alexander McQueen is gone from our lives, no longer creating, no longer able to inspire others with his future creations. It is a dark day in the fashion world, and many of us are left asking why.

But, why, is the wrong question to ask. The right question is how.How can we remember Alexander McQueen.

We can remember him as a man with incredible passion and drive, incredible talent, and one of the greatest modern day fashion designers of our lifetimes. Lee Alexander McQueen, you will be truly and sorely missed

—Rachel Em