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February 18, 2012
NYFW: Ruffian Fall 2012 Takes New York to English Country Side
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It wasn't till the Fall 2011 Collection when I fell in love with designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian. I remember sitting at my office desk and watching the live stream of the Ruffian show and being amazed by the tailoring and their take of their menswear inspired woman's wear. Tuxedo pieces filled the collection-- that's when I knew I somehow needed to get an invite to their show. Spring 2012 didn't happen but when I got the invite for the Fall 2012 show I couldn't believe my eyes...I basically had a mini heart attack. My poor boyfriend had no idea what the hell was happening or why I was spazzing out. His understanding of fashion is minimal....
It was an early morning on the 3rd day...9 am show (which should be made illegal) but there was no chance in hell I was missing it. No snow or early morning call was going to keep me away. I rolled my butt out of bed and trek in the wet snow to Lincoln Center. There is nothing like the tents in the early morning-- quiet and calm. Like always the show didn't begin till 9:30am but once the first look went down the runway we knew we weren't in New York anymore -- more like the English country side. Long wool duster coats, wide brim hats, high collar shirts, and knee length skirts ruled this runway. Along with tweed and plaid print. My favorite looks were the high collar shirts, the black velvet body hugging long sleeve dress, and the dashing red duster coat with leather trim.
photos above photos from style.com
What do you think of the Ruffian Fall 2012 Collection?
February 11, 2011
Ruffian Fall 2011 Collection
I honestly believe the best thing since sliced bread is the teaming up of YouTube and Fashion Week. You can now live stream videos at youtube.com/liverunway. Thank god for this. It's so great that you can have a bit of the experience without even being there even though it makes me kinda sad. And not only can you live stream but you can also tweet while watching! This will ruin my productiveness at work for sure.
I watched the Ruffian show this morning and WOWZERS! I was dying at my desk! They have everything from patent leather to tuxedo inspired pieces to sequins. It's also great to know that lace will still be in for the fall. 
photos from style.com
photos from style.comThe tailor tuxedo reminds me of the Zara lookbook from last month expect this one has a high price and is top off with patent leather. Everything about this look is polished and has feminine touches even if it has menswear details. I also love that they end the show with the long sequib dress. It is so perfect and so elegant. It's flashy but not over the top. This collection is just amazing and I really enjoyed watching it live (even if it was just on my computer).
What do you guys think of the collection? Have you guys been watching or will be watching the live streams?
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