Ralph Lauren
Fashion at the Olympics
Women's Closing Ceremony Shawl Cardigan from ralphlauren.com
From Ralph Lauren to Vera Wang, fashion is everywhere you look at the 21st Winter Olympic games. As usual the U.S. Olympic team was dressed head to toe in Ralph Lauren for the opening ceremony. His jackets and accessories continue to pop up during ceremonies and interviews. Nothing says American quite like Ralph Lauren.
If you want to get your hands on some Olympic gear check out www.ralphlauren.com or the Ralph Lauren store on Michigan Avenue.
Another designer to hit the Olympic scene is Vera Wang. Wang was the designer behind gold medalist Evan Lysacek’s short program costume. The black costume featured feathers from Paris and was a perfect representation for his music choice and choreography.
In regards to what it was like to design Lysacek’s costume Wang explained, “As a designer it’s a huge huge challenge. Hopefully the costume lives up to the choreography.”
Lysacek in his costume designed by Vera Wang.
Wang, formerly a figure skater herself, has also designed for skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan. This was her first time designing a men’s costume.
Not only is Wang the mastermind behind Lysacek’s costume, but she is one of his biggest fans. She flew into Vancouver immediately after her fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York to watch him skate his short program. She was also in attendance when he won gold on Thursday night.
New York Fashion Week Recap
Photo courtesy of Christopher Free
There will be plenty of metallic fabrics, full skirts, and asymmetrical cuts coming this fall. These were the predominant trends at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York this week.
Diane von Furstenberg featured a collection described as “menswear meets femininity.” “I always say I’d love to have a man’s life in a woman’s body,” von Furstenberg explained before her show.
Christian Siriano pleasantly surprised us with a collection of ready to wear separates and cocktail dresses. This was a big change for the designer who is known for his extravagant ballgowns.
Of course we have to mention Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief show on Friday night. Designers featured included Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and Christian Dior. Celebrities to hit the runway included Kelly Osbourne, Dian Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, and Chris Brown. The show ended with a moving tribute to Alexander McQueen with a collection of his designs worn by the show’s most well known models including Naomi Campbell.
Watch clips from the Fashion for Relief show.
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