CODED_COUTURE @PRATT GALLERY

View into the right half of the CODED_COUTURE_ exhibit 

Technocouture in the form of futuristic wearables comprise Pratt's CODED_COUTURE_ exhibit, a precursor to the MET Museum's upcoming Manus x Machina exhibit. After visiting an exhibit at the Design Museum Holon (Israel), Nick Battis (Director of Exhibitions at Pratt) was inspired by the focus on machinery as a tool in fashion design. Curated by Ginger Gregg Duggan and Judith Hoos Fox, the style showcase consists of 10 international designers and illustrates the influence of Biological, Cultural, Psychological and Sysnergistic themes through creative videos, objects, drawings and mixed media. Code, through custom conversion conceives "cool" clothes; keep reading for a closer look...  

LOVELY IN LACE : MARIANA JUNGMANN

Model Victoria Clore in Mariana Jungmann ensemble / Hair & Makeup: Virginia Bertolani / Photographer: Claudiu Berechet

While trends experience transitory prominence and commercialized style enjoys the security of covering day-to-day pursuits, nothing compares to the craft and creative complexity of couture clothing. After all, J.Crew and H&M simply aren't exhibited at the MET. During London Fashion Week, my curiosity gravitates towards the fresh talent emerging from fashion's top institutions. Of this year's London College of Fashion (LCF) graduates, Mariana Jungmann catches my eye--and the attention of the style community--with her lace-inspired womenswear. One of 10 MA students selected to present 10 looks at the LCF 2014 fashion show, Jungmann's stylish silhouettes command the catwalk against a digital projection of shattered shards. Keep reading for my Q&A with the designer herself...

STYLE SNAPS : SATURDAY SHOPPING EVERY DAY

Kate Spade Saturday window on Orchard St. 

Kate Spade gives Saturday a whole new meaning with its diffusion line of youthful cuts, fun-inspired prints and bright cheery colors. Not only does creative energy apply to the brand's design strategy (evidenced in multi-fuctional current product offerings like the twinsie wallet, cooler tote and let loose dress), it has spread to innovations in e-commerce. For a quick and easy shopping experience in NYC, Kate Spade Saturday has partnered with eBay and Paypal to launch four one-month-long virtual storefronts!