Céline Spring/Resort 2012 Trunk Show at Hu’s Wear

Not many fashion houses are able to instill a frenzied cult following quite like the French house of Céline. The beauty is in the simplicity, craftsmanship, and uber-chic execution – a combination that ensures covet-ability and emptied-out boutiques. All orchestrated by the talented Phoebe Philo.

Last weekend we had the opportunity to see the Céline Spring/Resort 2012 trunk show at Hu’s Wear. I swooned over the impeccably constructed clothes as Dwayne showed me all the marvelous little details: delicately sewn pleats, laser-printed fabrics, and sorbet colors. Despite my love for the clothes, I gravitated towards the bags; Especially the colorful Trapeze bag, its royal-blue flap being one of my favorite colors.

Our photos:

Céline’s incredibly desireable Trapeze bag - I was happy it looked so harmonious accompanying my tiger-orange Proenza Schouler jacket that I bought at Hu’s Wear:

Pleats, translucence, elegance and desirability:

Oversized-floral print suit jacket, a refreshing departure from Phoebe’s minimalist style - we love it paired with this asymmetric-pleated blouse:

The now-iconic and highly-coveted Céline Boston bag:

Ginger is the guardian of Hu’s Wear:

The larger-sized Céline Trapeze bag looks great paired with Dwayne’s green hi-tops:

Examining details of the Céline Trapeze bag:

Céline Python Phantom bag:

Ginger hoping to be rewarded for all her hard work:

Jason Wu for Target

The Jason Wu for Target Collection has classic elements that would go well with vintages pieces. I could also see them given some edge, like the Pleated Skirt in Navy Floral worn with a brown distressed leather bomber jacket. The Sheer Blouse in White with Black Ribbon wouldn’t look out of place on Alexa Chung. Pops of bright color are still welcome to me, like the Pointelle Sweater in Red; I know we are coming out of the color-blocking trend but I still haven’t tired of those brights.

Poplin Dress in Navy, $39.99:

[Left] Pointelle Sweater in Red, $39.99 (web only), Pleated Skirt in Navy Floral $29.99 - [Right] Blouse in White (web only) $29.99, Full Circle Skirt $29.99:

[Left] Trench Coat in Black $54.99, Dress in Black with Nude Patent Belt $59.99 - [Right] Blouse in Blush $34.99 (web only), Lace-Printed Skirt in Blush $29.99, Lace Clutch in Black $29.99:

[Left] Textured Pleated-Front Peplum Top in Gold $32.99, Pleated Skirt in Black $29.99, Navy Floral Lace Clutch in Black $29.99 - [Right] Pleated Shift Dress in Blush Stripes $39.99, Woven Mini Saddle Bag in Cream $24.99 (web only):

[Left] Sheer Blouse in White with Black Ribbon $34.99 (web only), Pleated Canvas Skirt in Belize Blue $29.99, Front-Flap Straw Bag in Cream $39.99 - [Right] Pleated Sleeveless Shift Dress in Navy Dots $39.99 (web only), Woven Tote in Cream/Black $49.99 (web only):

Images from Target

De*Nada Autumn & Winter 2011 Lookbook

These De*Nada lookbook shots are much more than pretty pictures to us. They represent a major milestone in the creative development of The President Wears Prada. Not only were we responsible for the photography and styling of the shoot, the TPWP photographer also renovated and decorated the house within which the shoot took place. So what you see here is not just another photo shoot in a pretty place, but the culmination of more than a year of work! 

We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed making them. Plus you should click your way over to De*Nada design’s online store and place an order for one (or a dozen) of their fantastic handmade scarves, by doing so you will be supporting one of the most creative families in Washington DC!

Models (in order of appearance) - Stephanie McArthur, Mason O’Sullivan, and Marina Petrenko:

The principal of De*Nada design (and DC resident) Virginia Arrisueño and her husband Kelly Towles have become great friends and working with them on this endeavor has been an amazing creative experience.

In the coming days we will be posting more images from this shoot, so stay tuned!