L.A.M.B. Spring 2011

Daring and "Comfortably Fab" would be some of the adjectives used to describe Gewn Stefani's L.A.M.B. collection. She stayed true to her rebellious spirit by showcasing bold African-inspired print dresses featuring detailed ruffles and dynamic cuts. There was also her signature pant suits that featured pencil thin pants with the "dropped crotch" and the accompanying cropped jacket. The "bloomer" leather shorts were also as stylist Rachel Zoe cleverly put it - "To die for!". Stefani has definitely proven she is not a "flash in the pan" when it comes to the fashion world.

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011

Oscar de la Renta sure knows how to put on a show! He honed in on his signature gowns, each with their own dramatic flair. Some of them were reminiscent of a formal garden party, while others captured the glamour and opulence that only the famed designer could provide. There was alot of black and white mixed in with lively colors and prints. Ruffles, and other immaculately constructed details including glittering embroidery were heavily represented. It was a gorgeous show and worthy of this master of design!

Nanette Lepore Spring 2011

Simplicity at its best is the accurate way to describe the collection from Nanette Lepore. Her pieces were colorful and eclectic with that right amount of elegance to make them wearable. She had a refreshing approach to her dresses, with the eyelet detail and some featuring embellishments. It was a classic showing that emphasized her bohemian style and loyalty to anything vintage. The show was dedicated to her mother who passed away recently. This was a fitting tribute!

Marchesa Spring 2011

British designer Georgina Chapman and her partner Keren Craig definitely have a flair for the dramatic. Every piece that dazlzled the runway looked almost good enough to eat. It was a good balance of soft romantic colors paired with lace and chiffon and of course the standard organza and silk tulle. The shapes and contours of each gown gorgeously draped on the models emphasizing appealing body parts. There was specific attention paid to the detailed embroidery especially the appliques that were featured on most of the dresses. An absolute work of art!

Lady Gaga Does Vogue Hommes Japan

Lady Gaga is in the magazine business these days. She currently graces the September issue of Vanity Fair magazine and now she is striking an unfamiliar pose for the upcoming issue of Vogue Hommes Japan. Her gender-bending cover pic with its charming black and white background shows the pop startlet portraying the character "Jo Calderone", a Sicillian mechanic with a penchant for greasy attire and cigarettes. She clearly embraced this role! Must have been an interesting photo shoot. Wonder if they had 'Alejandro' playing in the background...