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NYFW: DL 1961 Fall 2013

(Photos: WWD.com)

Natalie and I both are huge DL 1961 fans. So, watching the Fall collection now as spring is just hitting the stores is just cruel, because we want everything to wear right now. I truly want every pair of pants, shirt and jacket shown. Leather. Peplum. Perfection! At the top of my wish list is the cobalt blue leather peplum top with matching leather pants and the black leather top with gray python metallic jeans.

Going all black gets a chic twist with the black asymmetrical top with leather trim paired with the black quilted leather jeans. I have to admit the gold peplum leather ensemble is pretty sick. GOLD LEATHER PEPLUM! 

I love how DL 1961 kicks-off their shows with a performance. Every fashion show should have dancing, am I right? Watch the dance opening, show and view the Fall collection on their website.

~Leigh

NYFW: Custo Barcelona Fall 2013

(Photos: Elle.com)

Custo Barcelona always puts on a fun show and you can be sure there will be lots of color and playful elements. His fall collection did not disappoint. The tapestry-like designs with it's array of colors and metallics really caught my eye. My favorite look was this gray wool top, gold skirt and tapestry coat combo. So chic!

The mix of fabrics and prints were put together in such ingenious ways. I love the zipper placements on the leather top (left) and dress (right).

The fall show also featured menswear which integrated well with the women's collection. It was just as colorful!

See the full collection on Elle.com

On my way out of the show, I saw fashion icon/photojournalist Bill Cunningham taking a shot of show attendee. What a fashion/NY moment!

~Leigh

NYFW: KaufmanFranco Fall 2013

(Photos: WWD)

KaufmanFranco is known for designs that mix sophistication and edge. The show was a fantastic Fall collection filled with leather, python, sequins and paillettes (they called them "fishscales" at the show). The dresses were gorgeous.

Below are a few more of my favorite looks:

The jade one shouldered silk crepe silver column dress is everything!

p.s. I sat behind Ashley Greene and Maggie Grace! Both are stunning.

 
Watch the show/view the full collection. 

~Leigh

NYFW: Nina Skarra Fall 2013

(Photos: WWD)

Pleats, pleats and more pleats! Nina Skarra's Fall 2013 presentation was full of feminine dresses with beautiful pleated detail that could easily go from the office to an evening out. I really liked the black fitted dress with pleated neck detail and the ivory plunging v neck dress with pleated detail. Perfect for a fancy event!



From her bio, I discovered that Nina focuses on the development of green, sustainable design. The concept of her sustainability is about the whole footprint of the product, from raw material to disposal. She uses silk, wool, bamboo, soya, eco leather, and organic cotton. All these materials are 100% biodegradable and 100% eco friendly. Beautiful clothes and good for the environment!

 
Watch the full presentation above.

~Leigh