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DKNY Resort and Holiday 2013

Justin Fenner — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:01:08 PDT

Donna Karan's Resort 2013 offering for DKNY was a meditation in contrasts that played tough leather against demure silks. Simple t-shirts in delicate pastel tones punctuated the virility of cowhide pants, and a classic trench coat got a timely update with leather sleeves. Karan's Holiday collection, presented in conjunction with Resort, showed an implicit version of the same edge, using zebra prints and bold colors to make powerful statements.

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Donna Karan Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:56:07 PST

>> Donna Karan went back to the classics for Fall 2012, trotting out a strong collection of citified separates tinged with borrowed-from-the-boys appeal. Trousers, riding jackets, and suit coats were smartly tailored in a palette of pinstriped gray and black - with pops of ochre, red, blue, and plaid throughout. On day dresses and eveningwear, Karan worked in sculptural asymmetry and some lovely, embellished sheers. This was power dressing for the smart set, Donna Karan at her best.

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DKNY Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:37:03 PST

>> DKNY offered up a plethora of citified cold-weather looks and some very stellar outerwear options for Fall 2012: boxy fur jackets, leather-sleeved cocoon coats, sporty puffers, and double-breasted wool coats. As for what to wear underneath, there were pencil skirts, straight-cut trousers, body-skimming maxi dresses, and a plethora of flippy little miniskirts. But the main take-away from this DKNY collection? When in doubt, belt it.

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Donna Karan Pre-Fall 2012

fashionologie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:55:47 PST

>> Donna Karan described her Pre-Fall 2011 collection in one word - "Wo-Man" - noting: "We have to remember there is a man in every woman." Feminine touches like oversized bows at the waist and pleated dresses were juxtaposed with shrunken leather jackets and masculine pantsuits.

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DKNY Pre-Fall 2012

fashionologie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:54:37 PST

>> Donna Karan's "Urban Garden"-themed Pre-Fall 2012 DKNY collection incorporates stripes, crochet, colorblocking, and peplums, with a smattering of florals thrown in for good measure.

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A Peek at Adriana Lima's Donna Karan Spring 2012 Campaign Shoot

fashionologie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:31:27 PDT

>> Donna Karan and Adriana Lima landed in Haiti today for Karan's Spring 2012 campaign shoot, and we've got a few behind-the-scenes photos. Russell James, well known for his Victoria's Secret photo shoots - who therefore has worked with Lima often - is on photographer duty, after making an appearance at the Karan's Spring 2012 show in September.

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All the Resort 2012 Ad Campaigns, So Far

fashionologie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:44:40 PDT

>> It's just about that time of year when Resort collections start hitting the stores, and the campaigns are starting to pour in. See Arizona Muse swing for Louis Vuitton, Jac Jagaciak go Brigitte Bardot under the guidance of Ellen von Unwerth's lens for Christian Dior, Natasha Poly grope a nude statue for Fendi, and Guinevere van Seenus's creepy turn for Miu Miu - all the Resort 2012 campaigns so far, in the slideshow.

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Donna Karan Spring 2012 Runway

fashionologie — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:06:40 PDT

Donna Karan Spring 2012

fashionologie — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:18:50 PDT

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Karl Lagerfeld, Donatella Versace, and More React to Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

fashionologie — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:45:54 PDT

>> Vera Wang was on CNN this morning, weighing in who she hoped designed Kate Middleton's dress; but, now that it's been revealed to be Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton, how do Burton's other designing colleagues rate the dress? (And one can't help but wonder what Alexander McQueen would have thought of a partnership between his label and Middleton, given that he once famously wrote "I am a c*nt" in the lining of a jacket destined for Prince Charles.) But without further ado . . .

Karl Lagerfeld: “[Middleton] is very elegant. The dress is classic and goes very well in the Westminster decor. It almost reminds me of (Queen) Elizabeth’s wedding, the royal weddings in the '50s. The proportion of the train is good. The lace is very pretty. I like the veil a lot.”

Christian Lacroix: “I like the dress very much, simpler than expected: A combination just in between 1956 Grace Kelly and 1947 Queen Elizabeth dress. I love the modest veil with the Queen Mother’s '30s scroll tiara and balanced volume of the whole gown. She’s radiant; she never was so beautiful. And Prince William’s red Irish uniform is gorgeous.”

Hubert de Givenchy: “The dress is very simple and very nice. The veil is a little flat, but because she has such a lovely face, she can afford to wear it this way. She is very pretty.”

Peter Copping of Nina Ricci: “Very much in a royal tradition, reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth’s - and a little bit Grace Kelly. She looks happy, radiant, and natural.”

Donatella Versace: "Kate's dress was beautiful. She looked very regal."

Prabal Gurung: “I thought it was pretty and appropriate. A high-profile wedding like this is not the place for making a crazy fashion moment. It sounds like an oxymoron but it was a personal moment in a very public place. The dress clearly said she’s a modern girl and of this generation. It was not McQueen at its theatrical sense but McQueen in its quiet but beautiful sense. I loved the bustle and how her silk tulle veil was moving softly in the wind.”

Jason Wu: “I thought Catherine’s dress looked stunning. The details were very well done and I loved the emphasis on craftsmanship and the use of British talent. Her choice to pay tribute to Alexander McQueen was both touching and exciting.”

Viktor & Rolf: “Kate’s dress was simply elegant. Her hair down was a beautiful and natural touch, and the tiara was stunning. She looked as at ease as humanly possible and was radiant. Our compliments.”

Diane von Furstenberg: “The dress was beautiful. I think she is irresistible, she is so beautiful. I am happy it was McQueen. It was absolutely the right thing to do. They made [the dress] simple, so it wasn’t costumey but a beautiful evening gown. I was happy for Sarah, happy for the Met, and happy for McQueen."

Tory Burch: “Kate looked stunning. Choosing Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen reflects Kate’s modern aesthetic and style, but the handmade lace details and craftsmanship are a great nod to British tradition. The lace, the clean lines of the dress, Queen Elizabeth’s tiara - every detail was stunning.”

Donna Karan: “The dress was extremely elegant. For me, it wasn’t so much about the dress though, it was all about her. She was the most beautiful bride in the world.”

Francisco Costa: “Kate’s dress had a classic elegance with a modern edge. The superb detailing really characterized Sarah’s expert hand.”

Oscar de la Renta: “She looked absolutely ravishing. She looked like a bride should look and she handled herself tremendously. And they look like a much loving couple. I am happy to see fresh blood coming into the family. It was a very traditional, beautiful dress which it needed to be for that kind of wedding. Most of all she devastated with her charm. Listen, she will wear anything and will look ravishing.”

Valentino: “I loved the dress . . . it was very simple and young even if a hint of Grace Kelly's dress spoke of 1950s! I loved the flounce on the back of the skirt and the little decoration all around the short veil. I loved the choice of the tiara: simple, pretty, very right for the dress and for her attitude . . . it was used almost as an hairpiece to keep the hair and the veil, not as a heavy decoration. Compared to the famous Diana’s dress, Diana’s was a dress of a fairy-tale princess . . . still a dress everybody remembers. Kate’s one is a very pretty, modern dress that will be copied everywhere but lacks that fairy-tale element. Today most of the new princesses are young, modern, nonroyal women who have clear ideas, independence from stiff protocol . . . they want to be themselves and not anymore a symbol of the crown.”

Reed Krakoff: “I thought the dress was very modern. It bridged the gap between modern and youthful, and was respectful to the position she is in. It didn’t look to traditional or expected though. I particularly liked the neckline. It was more youthful than I expected. The fact that the bodice was fitted and formfitting was great, because she is a beautiful young woman and it accentuated that.”