FASHION BY THE RULES: Be Subversive – JUSTIN GIUNTA
November 1, 2010
Not many jewelry designers can boast degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Yale and even less can boast of 2 CFDA awards as well as an Eco-Domani prize and collaboration with Target. The one person I speak of is Justin Giunta whose Subversive jewelry company has earned him the recognition of so many within the fashion business. In a relatively short span of time, Mr. Giunta has eclipsed many and catapulted his company and artistry to dizzying heights.
“The way I design comes natural because it is how I, as an artist, deconstruct coded messages of the past and present and assemble them to create my own visual language.”
His design vocabulary has transformed the jewelry business into a much less rigid symmetrical look. His lexicon of style is his own but has yielded many imitations, just not as successfully.
Mr. Giunta has also done special projects with Alexander Wang (one of the darlings of fashion at the moment), Patrick Robinson and J.Mendel. Once you see the “vocabulary” of Mr. Giunta, you will understand just how influential he has been and remember that he did it first!!
Please look for his collections at Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, and fine specialty stores worldwide and don’t forget www.subversivejewelry.com for the full breadth of his talents.
Resort Report
July 2, 2009
It’s that time again, this week’s trend report is the official Oligoville Resort Report. With dozens of amazing designers presenting dazzling accessories, handbags and threads we had to pick a few of our faves to share with you.
While neutrals are present in many Resort collections, I must respectfully look the other way. Nothing against the hues, but as you ladies know, I’m just not a neutral kind of girl.
This resort reprt is all about color and here are some of my top selections from the trends this year.
Best of Resort #1: Candy Colors
Sonia Rykiel shorts (Mimosa, anyone?)
Prada Clutch: 
Ralph Lauren Collection dress:
Best of Resort #2: Turquoise
Oscar de la Renta:
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Chanel (of course) and a Frette towel:
Roberto Cavalli Ring:
Best of Resort #3: Navy and Gold
French Connection top:
Miu Miu Sunglasses:
Proenza Schouler sandal (so hot):
So those are some of my top pieces, but what about complete collections?
A savvy fashionista from NY divulges her top designers, which I must respect and agree with her insider opinion: “[My] three favorite collections shown at New York during Resort 2009 fashion week dazzled me with their lovely, feminine sophistication note. First of all I love their chromatic palettes: white and off-white, grey, rose, crimson red, midnight blue, navy and black and the subtle refinement of the delicate details: ruffles, draping and other embellishments. These are clothes to keep in your wardrobe forever and not just for one holiday.
Carolina Herrera, recently granted with Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award at CFDA, brought out an impeccable chic collection, as always, though with a cheerful, breezy note, perfect for resort: orchid print, wide-leg fluid trousers, sheath dresses with delicate frills, long gowns with bold prints…simply stunning.
Carolina Herrera Resort 2009
Donna Karan showed a romantic resort collection that included delicate pieces in soft makeup colors – blushes, pinks and nudes – emphasized by deep black. Soft fabrics and different textures are cut into gently bubbled silhouettes. Draping or feminine embellishments such as bows add a lot of chic appeal while those breathtaking one-shouldered draped gowns in jersey and silk make you wish a never-ending holiday.
Donna Karan Resort 2009
Zac Posen‘s resort collection is just as lovely and chic and, most of all, very wide-range reaching all sort of sartorial needs that might occur during vacation time. Cocktail dresses with floral prints for outdoor parties, crisp tennis whites for smart looks, loose garments for strolls on a beach and even short dance frocks or Grecian evening gowns.”
Zac Posen Resort 2009
While I won’t be sporting these looks at the lake on this holiday, maybe some of you will at more glamorous locations. These Resort picks are styles that will keep you on the edge of fashion whether you are in the Hamptons, on the beach or staying haute in the City.
XOXO
Headlines This Week 6/19
June 19, 2009
Photo courtesy of FashionIndie.com
- Half of the reason why I watch television (and 75% of the reason why I never miss an episode of Gossip Girl) is for the wardrobe. FashionIndie concocted a list of 10 shows, old and new, that we may watch just to see what they’re wearing. FashionIndie.com
Photo courtesy of People.com
- On the heels of Matthew Williamson’s boldly printed summer line, H&M has announced its next high-end collaboration with star-favorite accessories brand Jimmy Choo. People.com
Photo courtesy of NYMag.com
- From the moment LC announced she’d be penning L.A. Candy, the first in a loosely autobiographical young-adult series, we’ve been dying of curiosity. Could she write better than she feigned interest in her Hills jobs? Could she write better than she designed A-line jersey dresses? NYMag.com
Photo courtesy of Nitrolicious.com
- This week the winners for the 2009 CFDA Awards were announced, were they the ones you were rooting for? I’m so happy for Alexander Wang and Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte! Nitrolicious.com
