Remember my Madd Hatter post last year? I had so much fun playing with hats at Ellen Christine’s showroom, I just had to check out the ArtsWestchester HATtitude Exhibit grand opening last weekend. The show was amazing and if you like hats or think you might want to experiment with hats, you absolutely must check it out!
The show is going on until April 12th. Get inspired!
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
I was wearing…
Snakeskin Vintage Valentino Handbag
Zebra Print Tom Ford Shoes
Diane Von Furstenberg blue dress (on sale)
Black Fox Vest (similar here)
Photo Credit: Mariya Nicole Photography
Sincerely
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
Manufacture New York encourages designers to make and produce their clothing here in New York. I don’t know about you but in my opinion, quality has suffered with most production happening off shores. It was a breath of fresh air to hear about Manufacture New York.
This week I stopped by their show featuring Abacaxi, Vaunt & Sol, Carrie Hammer, Laurel Dewitt and a number of other local designers. Check out more photos from the show below and a review from the amazing Laurel Dewitt couture jewelry show here.
Photo Credit: Mariya Nicole Photography
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
New York Fashion Week is off to the races. And with current weather conditions, you might slip and fall on the ice while you make your way to wherever you’re going. So, why not an amazing sweater or sweatshirt? Who doesn’t love a big fuzzy sweater? I am in love with my big fuzzy Raga cow print sweater. It’s warm, it’s comfortable. What more could I ask for?
This comfortable trend has really taken over with everyone from Alexander McQueen to Tibi cranking out designer sweatshirts and sweaters to rock in funky street styledom (best with some leather pants or black jeans like my J Brand jeans in the photo).
So bundle up, ENTER TO WIN A $150 E GIFT CARD and get yourself a new comfy sweater! CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE K!! Thanks to everyone for participating!
Sincerely Yours,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
So I’m completely tired of winter. Snow on snow. Ice. Slipping. Cancellations.
But there’s nothing like a silver metallic moto jacket and cute black Catherine Malandrino dress to spice up a winter day.
The groundhog saw its shadow so we have at least six more weeks of winter to go. Cute winter clothes are what will get us through!
Vintage Boots (these Isabel Marant boots on sale will do)
Catherine Malandrino Anjale Basket Weave Leather and Ponte Dress and a similar one
Catherine Malandrino Silver Metallic Moto Jacket (similar puffer vest here)
Photo Credit: Mariya Nicole Photography
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
Being that we’re having one of the roughest winters in the city for the past few years, face masks could actually be the thing to keep us warm. When the Polar Vortex hit and it was about 9 degrees with a wind chill of -20, I saw many people trying to cover their faces with a scarf or pull down a hood. But, let’s face it. Our faces were cold. According to Daily Mail UK and other reports, Chinese women have worn face masks for years to protect themselves from the sun. Supposedly for them it’s about status and skin color. But, what if it was simply a fashion statement?
Givenchy and Martin Maison Margiela have debuted these interesting looks on the runway and like it or not, face masks have to be one of the most creative trends we’ve seen in the past few years. Kanye West wore face masks on his Yeezus concert tour. He is never one to shy away from a new trend but hey, would you try it? Assuming you can see through them, they stretch and are somewhat comfortable, face masks might be a new way to go. And, if they can keep us warm in 20 below Polar Vortex wind chill factors, why not?
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
The Superbowl is coming to New York! And what better way to mix fashion with football than with some completely fabulous helmets! If my Patriots had won yesterday, I might’ve been a bit more enthused to grab one of these lovely helmets but hey if you’re a Seahawks or Broncos fan, you might want this as the perfect accessory for the Superbowl. Hell, after Richard Sherman’s “we the best” rant, I might be excited enough to try one. What’s your favorite?
Check out the CFDA and NFL Foundation auction until February 5th here.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
Fur Vest from Fox Unlimited (similar SAM here or ALC)
Leather Jacket (similar here)
Catherine Malandrino leather pants (SIMILAR Helmut Lang leather pants here)
UGGS
Photo Credit: Paula Bonilla
My random fashion thought for 2013. So what year do you predict plus-size fashion will be considered somewhat mainstream fashion? 2040? 2050?
On the heels of 2014 and another year passed, I reflected today on what will be the future of the fashion industry. Online trade shows, market weeks and incoming fashion for ‘curvy’ women? This year Paris held its first plus-size fashion week, Pulp Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week debuted its first plus-size collection from Eden Miller. It felt like a small victory for the curves in the world and was kind of a ‘new’ thing for NYFW. So, when will plus-size fashion be considered mainstream? When will designers go up in size and possible have spin-off ‘curvy’ collections just as they do petite? I mean, the average American woman is a size 14 and many women complain about not being able to find fashionable clothing appropriate for their size.
This is quite the opportunity. But, as designers, are we really thinking about how a fabric might drape from a curvy arm or leg? If you read my Sketch Model Wasnt Skinny Enough post, you definitely saw that most of us fashion students aren’t trained to think about the plus size woman (or average American size)! It’s quite possibly insane but from the looks of it, the industry is starting to make some strides to change. So, I ask again, what year do you think we’ll see ‘plus-size’ as simply ‘average’ size?
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles