Prabal Gurung Spring 2012

For someone who's never really bought into the whole Gurung hype, even I have to admit that there was something strikingly beautiful about his Spring 2012 collection. Filled to the brim with sumptuous violet, the collection was notably futuristic, eye-catching and very, very chic. He didn't overwhelm us with colour choice, something most designers this week seem to have done, Gurung didn’t overwhelm us with his color choice; he was more interested in details, drawing from the work of Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki.
The collection transformed from flirty into seductive reality before coming full circle with immaculate tulle silk gowns, all encompassing the empowering effect of romance.
I haven't bought into his hype just yet, but consider me definitely watching his next move.

CFDA 2011 Nominations!

Tonight Diane von Furstenberg and Steven Kolb announced the nominations for the 2011CFDA awards. Furstenberg told the crowd that the organization would be putting together an auction for the victims of the Japan natural disasters. “We’re going to put together big packages. Designers, clients, suppliers–everyone is getting involved.” Kudos to them. As for the nominees, read them below.
 
The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Marc Jacobs

Eugenia Sheppard Award: Hilary Alexander

International Award: Phoebe Philo

Fashion Icon Award: Lady Gaga

Eleanor Lambert Award: InStyle‘s Hal Rubenstein

Swarovski Award for Accessories
Alejandro Ingelmo
Pamela Love
Eddie Borgo
Jason Wu

Swarovski Award for Menswear
Alexander Wang
3.1 Phillip Lim
Robert Geller

Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Joseph Altuzarra
The Row
Prabal Gurung

Menswear Designer of the Year
Patrik Ervell
Michael Bastian
Simon Spurr

Womenswear Designer of the Year
Marc Jacobs
Alexander Wang
Proenza Schouler


Congrats to all nominees!

Prabal Gurung Spring/Summer 2011

While it was chic, and the whole colour blocking this did add some life to the collection, I didn't care for this Gurung this season. If there is a thing as too crafty, this was it.