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Alon Livne 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Anna Sui 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Palaci Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer For the past few decades, BCBG Maxaria has held a sophisticated and artistic image combining a European aesthetic with an American touch. The Los Angeles brand's theme of Bon Chic Bon Genre or " good style, good vibe" upholds a French influence for the modern woman that is not only business and workplace inspired but also able to dress up. The Spring 2013 collection recreates the predictable BCBG simple assymetrical designs dresses and suits. The simplicity of the collection and color palette has a West coast vibe with pieces that can be dressed up and down empowering a feminine and sexy woman out on the town or in the work office.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Fashion Writer:Amberlyn Wemmer Carmen Marco Valvo is a man of many talents in his ability to create several collections that have become well known in the fashion world. His artistic backround helpedhim to createrefined cocktail dresses, evening gowns, sunglasses, and swimwear. Volvo's Spring 2014 collection brings a futuristic yet chic, high end beach vibe. The black and white patterns along with mesh and fabric choice brings a symmetrical balance that is comfortable to the eye. Valvo attempts to create the image of the "futuristic beach chick" with dresses and swimsuits wetsuit inspired enhancing the female figure. However, the most striking and talked about part of the show was the two toned ombre wigs with blunt bangs to reiterate the futuristic and edgy mood. Rather than using a romantic hairstyle, colors, and fabrics, Valvo takes quite a risk in this collection with a darker and edgy trip to the beach.

Carolina Herrera 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Jennifer One Fashion Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer As "Fashion's First Lady", Carolina Herrera as become a fashion figure of class with a modern touch. Herrera's Spring 2014 displayed a sophistication with pieces that were ready to walk off the runway to the red carpet. The show seemed to be one big optical illusion with eye popping prints that were bold and dizzy. Karlie Kloss opened the show with a hypnotizing striped skirt and white shirt that announced Herrera's movement of kinetic art in each outfit. Her use of translucent layered fabrics gave a sense of depth and movement within the clothing; however, the collection felt more fall with her use of color and designs. Even though prints were bold and abstract, the fabric still displayed a softness to show Herrera's signature elegance and sophistication.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Fashion Writer:Amberlyn Wemmer After traveling around the world, brothers Custo and David created Custo Barcelona to portay the philosophical, cultural, and artistic expressions they experienced. Their innovative and bold style has become an embodiment of a chic contemporary yet innovative mix-match aesthetic. Custo Barcelona's colored and psychedelic vibe hit the runway to display a refined Spring 2014 collection with sophisticated prints and embroideries from swimsuits to coats. The happy feminine colors popped on the runway against the simple sheer tops with occasional overcoats with tribal patterns and fringe. Although this collection seemed a bit toned down from previous pieces, the refined version worked much better with patterns that were bright, bold, and fun but still sophisticated.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Fashion Writer:Amberlyn Wemmer Internationally known around the world, Desigual has made a name for itself as a casual, fun brand that evokes a youthful spirit. Desigual's Barcelona origins can be seen throughout the array of color, fun prints, and artistic design. The companies' Spring 2014 collection entitled "For Everybody: Sex, Fun & Love" continues the theme of positivity and fun on the runway. Full of bright floral prints, oversized hats, 60s inspired fashion, the theme of fun was evident while the models blew kisses, high fived, and took pictures throughout the show. Even the men, partied on the runway with flamboyant colors and casual ensembles. Mixed in this swirly mix of color was the romantic hippy to display the sex and love theme. Desigual created an awesome party atmosphere guarenteed to get anyone excited for fashion.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Fashion Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer One of the most powerful women in fashion, Diane Von Ferstenberg, continues her staple innovative designs that appeal to women all over the world. Best known for her iconic wrap dress, Diane does not fail to bring modern wrap dresses as well as jumpers and dresses that lit up the runway. Her Spring 2014 show brought a packed house and took the audience on a journey to the savanna. With a "Be Your Own Oasis" motto, it was an upbeat show with good music and great clothes with color as well as animal print. It was fun to see good old time fashion through her column dress designs in "Aztec blue" and "Chili red" that screamed flirty, modern, and woman. In her stunning black and gold dress, Naomi Campell closed the show with a bang of femininity and power, and Diane followed partying down the runway in her own oasis inspired dress.

Falguni and Shane Peacock 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One Fashion Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer Ultra-feminine bionic women took over the tent during Falguni and Shane Peacock's runway show this fashion week. Always in a different ballgame, the husband and wife duo love to bring drama to their designs contrasting different motifs mixing reality and fantasy. The dramatic Spring 2014 collection juxtaposed mesh, florals, plaid, and even metal leg harnesses to give a luxurious edge. The metallic detail added a futuristic vibe, which was enhanced with the dark lips and white bobbed hair. Some favorites included the matching skirt and crop top and quilted dresses that gave an image of strength in a punk and futuristic design. Falgoni and Shane love to give a dramatic show, and this show certainly turned head with a dress completely sheer in the back worn with high waisted briefs. As a powerhouse of style, the couple's unique and unusual sense of styling and importance on detail has helped them to stand out among the crowd contrasting the tradition and the modern.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson

J. Mendel 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Joanna Mastroianni 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Kaufman Franco 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Phtographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Marissa Webb 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Jennifer Won

Michael Kors 2013: Spring 2014 Collection Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Milly by Michelle Smith: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Naeem Khan 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Nanette Lepore 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Fashion Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer Step aside ladies, the men have hit the runway in Nautica's "Black Sail" Spring 2014 show. Inspired by the modern waterman, the classic American company prides itself in all-purpose clothing for any occasion in land or in water. This runway of men's outerwear had all the ladies with jaws open watching handsome men in parkas, utility jackets, light pull-overs, sailing jackets, swim trunks, and sweaters with accessories creating an effortless style and a confident American man. It was quite an ambitious show to showcase 50 looks of assorted fabrics such as nylon, leather, and terry cloth that really pushed refined masculinity. The contrast of neutral along with bright colors highlighted the blocking and asymmetrical detail that was casual but crisp. Despite being somewhat repetitive, the audience still seemed to enjoy gawking over not only rigid masculity but also well constructed clothes that are functional and ready for an adventure.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Writer: After joining forces to create New York base design company Nicholas K, siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz recreated the image of the urban nomad that is practical and functional with a street edge. This boho fashion style originated with the image of the nomad and gypsy who were a world travellers equipped for different climates and countries. Nicholas K takes this nomadic style to the next level with layered looks combined with eccentric details such as drawstrings, pockets, and panels. The models gypsy head pieces and high boots creates an distinguished "tribal biker" that is casual chiq as well as edgy. Nicholas K's well traveled classics and designs breathed life on the runway with the simplicity of a modern gypsy combined with tribal street pattern.

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher:Tee Anderson

Noon By Noor 2013: Spring 2014 Collection Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One Fashion Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer Joining the influence of home with a touch of interationalism, Noon by Noor brings a relaxed mix of Persian and western style to flatter the modern woman. Originally from Bahrain, cousins Sheikha Noor Al Knalife and Sheska Haya Al Khalife combine the beauty of art and nature to create a collection that is both sporty and sophisticated. The Spring 2014 collection draws on the image of The Tree of Life and its mysterious survival. The pieces make a strong statement, but there is still an element of fun in leafy fabrics with unexpected embellishments. Through playful prints that also give an essense of sophistication through rich fabrics with an edgy flare, the collection portrays a casual daytime quality and/or a polished evening elegance.

Project Runway 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Rachel Zoe 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Reem Acra 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Richard Chai 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One Writer: Amberlyn Wemmer As a New York native and graduate of Parsons School of Design, Richard Chai has grown up in the land of fashion and architecture. Chai's Mercedes-Benz Spring 2013 collections does not fail to display his unique backround in "constructing" clothes. His use of color along with drappy and layered fabric brings an interesting juxtaposition of feminine textures balanced by masculine clean lines with a modern twist.

Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One

Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Tee Anderson Fashion Writer:Amberlyn Wemmer Originally from Japan and a student of fine art, Tadashi Shoji found his artistic outlet within the fashion world presenting innovative designs for all types. Shoji's 2014 Spring collection is all about ethereal beauty that is elegant and feminine with strong textures and designs. The collection showcases a mixture of cocktail dresses as well as gowns embellished with lace, tulle, leather, and sequence in subtle pastel colors; however, the pastel choice still makes a strong statement of Shoji's vision of the empowered female figure from the 50s with a modern touch. Shoji's vision is not a woman in a suit but rather a woman in delicate fabrics and flattering porportions to bring back a classic and romantic sweetness.

Tracy Reese 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Jennifer One

VENEXIANA 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer Won

Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Tee Anderson

Vivienne Tam 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Berniece Tahmindjis Retoucher: Jennifer One

Zang Toi 2013: Spring Collection 2014 Photographer: Dobrin Marchev Retoucher: Jennifer One