
MARC BY MARC JACOBS Spring 2011. Photography by Peter Stigter
Yesterday was a gem of a day. Along with my morning tea, I started the day previewing fine jewellery designer Monique Péan’s gorgeous new collection.
While there was no sign of First Lady Michelle Obama (who reportedly counts Péan’s pieces among her faves), it was inspiring to see how many other fans this CFDA runner-up has gathered in such a short time.
Speaking of fans, the NY social set, including Marina Rust, Marjorie Gubelmann and Helen Lee Schifter, was glossed, polished and freshly blown-out for the Vera Wang show. Gubelmann brought along her gal-pal (latest project?) The Hills Stephanie Pratt, who lit up when Elle’s Joe Zee crossed the floor to introduce himself.
Wang’s spring show was decidedly drab in comparison to all of the nudes and dusty desert hues seen this week. Among the many black on black looks (hey, she is a New Yorker after all) there were a few floral prints for those looking to colour their world come spring. Signature Wang accents were woven throughout the collection–a tulle trim here, a jewel encrusted neck plate there. Perfect for the toughened up modern-day romantic. Read more »