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Elisa Palomino Spring 2012

Elisa Palomino • Photo by Christopher Dadey

Elisa Palomino’s latest collection, “A Fairy Dance” once again gave us a thoroughly thought-out, brilliant collection of exquisite feminine clothes.

Flowers were everywhere: bold huge crème roses on a luscious suede black coat; white roses and vines on a gorgeous cut-on-the-bias 30’s black silk gown; black perfect roses on a sheer black tulle flapper dress. From the black we moved on to a stunning red and bordeaux, then to the perfect robin’s nest blue and ending in the prettiest most girlish whites accented with light blue or pink. Adding to the decadence of the embroideries were the magical head pieces that topped each look: a wreath of colorful roses in metal; one gigantic rose in suede or chiffon; a red pagoda with trees made of what looked like pipe cleaners. Pure magic, pure delight!

These were clothes that every woman dreams of – dresses that dazzle, dresses that move, dresses that whisper, “now that’s a woman!”

I was lucky enough not only to see the clothes come down the runway in a dizzying display of beauty but to see the models backstage as they were getting ready. Everywhere I looked, I spotted another nymph as she came out of the makeup room and entered the changing room. It was truly a sight to behold as these fairies descended upon us, delighting us with their sheer perfection.
— Tziporah Salamon

Elisa Palomino • Photo by Christopher Dadey

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Teen Vogue Chari-T Contest


Japan is still struggling every day to emerge from the recent devastation from the Earthquake and Tsunami. Stevyn Llewellyn, one of our contributors has entered the t-shirt design contest to benefit a charity of choice. Please take a moment To vote for his design, and help Japan. Show us some support and please vote for his design here. Vote now through May 20th.

The proceeds of the sales of the shirt will go to Give2Asia, and is sponsored by Teen Vogue and Guess Jeans.

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2011


Rebecca Minkoff’s fall 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week.
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn

Lotusgrace: the interviews

LotusgraceModern Glossy brings you an exclusive, two-part interview session with the designers of Lotusgrace. Alexander Coelho interviews design partners Gregg Pellegrini and Eric Sweeney who discuss aspects of their Women’s Wear collection, it’s identity, and the aesthetic process involved in the creation of a Lotusgrace garment. Lotusgrace creates all their apparel here in New York, thereby actively supporting the local Garment District. With an eye for line, silhouette, and modern interpretations of classic feminine shapes, Lotusgrace elegantly dresses the modern woman.

Watch Lotusgrace: the Collection

Watch Lotusgrace: The Interview

Shop Lotusgrace here.

Interviews by Alexander Coelho.
Exclusive Photos and video By Stevyn Llewellyn.
More Photos of the collection below.


Tibi Fall 2009

Photo by Sandra Rosales
Photo by Sandra Rosales

Designer Amy Smilovic instills a Russian fairytale’s “light-hearted moodiness” into Tibi’s Fall 2009 presentation. Ornate bird motifs and rich furs highlighted the collection while lavish use of gold trimming, which hinted of embroidery and brocade, kept off-shoulder folk dresses and jumpsuits refreshingly modern.

Expect solid citrus shades on flowy, asymmetrical sheaths and dusky hues on tailored outerwear. The theme is well captured with the dainty tsarina-inspired ruffle riding jacket and the long and lean Bolshevik wool coat. Large crystal chandelier earrings and traditional fur hats added an icy glamour.

Staple pieces include the stovepipe stretch wool pants and dark scooped tanks. There were a number dazzling looks with the boatneck Doystoevsky bloom sheath – a kaleidoscope of magenta blossoms in a teal pool – and the Enchanted Forest chiffon dress with gold beading. Other prints include purple and teal paisley, seen on tunics under fox furs, and the navy Firebird emblem.

– Tiffany Chang

Photos by Sandra Rosales