Givenchy Pre Fall 2012

The Givenchy Pre Fall 2012 look book really stood out to us. We love how the composition of the photography echos the silhouettes of the clothing: structured, upright and strong. Our favorite element is the boots, with their slightly slouchy shell; they look like uptown elegant riding boots. Other highlights: asymmetric pants, giant bows, pops of color and prints.

See more at Vogue HERE

Photos from Givenchy:

Redeem’s 5 year Anniversary Party featuring A New Cross

When we first talked to Redeem owner Lori Parkerson about the possibilities of her 5 year anniversary party, we imagined bringing many disperate elements of fashionable Washington DC together. This event exceeded our expectations. Our eyes delighted in the individuality and creativity of the party’s attendees. Our minds were stimulated by many conversations of substance and not just style (our favorite was discussing Ukrainian history and French literature with Katya and Cameron). This event was the perfect storm of the right people, the right place and the right time. The icing on the cake was the presentation by A New Cross, which you can view HERE.

Thank you to all our friends, bloggers, and readers who came to celebrate Redeem’s Anniversary with us, to the sponsors Duvel and Honest Tea, and to brothers John and Paul of U.S. Royalty for providing the perfect soundtrack.

Congratulations Lori and Redeem! Cheers to many more successful years!

These are our pictures of the party: 

Designer Nicolás Rivero readying the installation portion of the A New Cross show:

A New Cross designers David Angel & Nicolás Rivero admire the finished product:

John Thornley (along with his brother Paul) from U.S. Royalty were the DJ’s for the evening:

The lovely Rhiannon Day, a DC based model, and our favorite photographer Anton Papich:

Love the mixture of my colorful shoes (Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive pumps) and Lauren Friedman’s (from My Closet in Sketches) animal print heels: 

The exotic Aureta Thomollari and I chatting about the A New Cross collection:

You may have seen DJ in our blog before:

An inspiring combination of an oversized sweater and colorful cross-striped pants:

We were so happy when Honest Tea agreed to sponsor the event; I drink this particular flavor every day:

A great cardigan and an unexpected combination of prints:

Quincy Jones stands out in a bright motocycle jacket and layered asymmetric sweaters:

Dana Rico tries on a t-shirt by A New Cross that she later took home:

Model Laura Reading waiting for hair and makeup before the A New Cross show:

Dwayne Brice and Aureta Thomollari looking “fashion serious” - love her two-tone nail polish:

A handmade pair of A New Cross boots waiting to be purchased:

A New Cross for Redeem - Fall Winter 2011

When we were asked to help host Redeem’s Fifth Year Anniversary party we didn’t hesitate to say yes. We were especially excited when we learned an exclusive collection from Colombian line “A New Cross” would be featured. There is so much to love about the unique designs of Nicolás Rivero and David Angel - the unisex styles, innovative & avant-garde silhouettes and handmade details of the collection are all exceptional (available only at Redeem). See our pictures of one of the best fashion presentations to ever be featured in DC (more pictures of the unforgettable evening coming soon):

The A New Cross Fall Winter 2011 collection exclusively for Redeem:

Designer Nicolás Rivero with model Jeremy Alan wearing the Cran Cape Coat from A New Cross (River Jeans by Thvm):

The military-style shoes by A New Cross were phenomenal, handmade in Colombia, some featuring pony hair or knit wool details:

Model Sara Ross just before the show, with Redeem owner Lori Parkerson:

Model Karen Aus wearing the Lira Coat & Never Cut Tee from A New Cross (spiked cuff bracelet by Surface to Air):

Details of the Crus Leather Pants with a pair of amazing handmade military boots from A New Cross - worn by model Aaron Jabbour:

Model Aaron Jabbour wears the Moth Sweater & Hler Tee from A New Cross:

Details of Model Aaron Jabbour wearing the Hler Tee & Crus Leather Pants from A New Cross:

Model Laura Reading wears the Cain Sleeved Scarf & Never Draped Tee from A New Cross (blue Mote Jeans from Thvm):

Model Sara Ross wearing the Apse Vest & V Years Cut Tee from A New Cross (Pinned Necklace by Maslo):

Designer Nicolás Rivero with model Jeremy Alan wearing the Cran Cape Coat from A New Cross:

Shoe detail of model Jeremy Alan:

Model Aaron Jabbour wears the Moth Sweater, Hler Tee & Crus Leather Pants from A New Cross:

Model Karen Aus wearing the Lira Coat & Never Cut Tee from A New Cross (brown Spike jeans by Thvm & spiked cuff bracelet by Surface to Air):

Model Jeremy Alan wearing the Cran Cape Coat from A New Cross (River Jeans by Thvm) with model Karen Aus in background:

Model Aaron Jabbour wears the Moth Sweater, Hler Tee & Crus Leather Pants from A New Cross:

Model Sara Ross wearing the Apse Vest, V Years Cut Tee & Abid Wool Pants from A New Cross (Pinned Necklace by Maslo):

Designer Nicolás Rivero takes a bow:

A New Cross designers David Angel (left) and Nicolás Rivero (right) with the extraordinary Lori Parkerson, owner of Redeem: 

Fall Trends

I am really looking forward to incorporating all the Fall trends into my outfits this coming season. Some of my favorites are over-the-knee boots, long leather gloves, vintage motorcycle jackets, mens gold watches and over-sized blazers. Somehow Urban Outfitters has managed to have all the perfect items in all those categories. Here is a collage of my favorites. 

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Clockwise from top left: Silence and Noise boyfriend blazer, Long Leather Zip Glove, Candela NYC over the knee boots, Levis Motorcycle Jacket, Dolce Vita over the knee boot, Over-sized gold watch.