In glancing back at the many Miu Miu presentations, one thing is certain: designer Miuccia Prada has a thing for the eyes. Every season, her team seems to find new ways to bring light to this stunning feature. While the shoes may be the brand's shining glory, these top makeup palettes could rival any fancy footwear.
At Saint Laurent Paris (formerly Yves Saint Laurent), the history of runway beauty runs the gamut, swinging from androgynous to glamorous and right back again. The results are almost always unexpected, yet still very YSL. Click through to see some of the best looks from past runways of Yves Saint Laurent, as well as the newly renamed Saint Laurent Paris.
The House of Givenchy was opened in 1952, with Audrey Hepburn in place as one of designer Hubert de Givenchy's original muses. While the brand still captures the chic, feminine moments of the midcentury ideal, today's collections have an edge. Models are frequently done up in overstated eye makeup with slick, slightly waved hair. See some modern-day interpretations of the fashion house's forward-looking approach.
The countdown to New York Fashion Week continues, and with it, we bring you today's designer download. You may know a certain Marc Jacobs as a name synonymous with American fashion and innovative branding; you may know him as the creative director of Louis Vuitton; or you may know him as that guy who wore a sheer lace dress to the Met Gala. Either way, Marc Jacobs is definitely a designer worth knowing about — keep reading to get the scoop on his runway past and get a feel for what could be in store for his Fall 2013 show.
Looking back at Marc Jacobs's runway shows, it's not hard to see how much he enjoys taking risks and changing things up. No two collections are ever the same —and whether it's through the use of exaggerated layers, futuristic shapes, nostalgic undertones, or feminine silhouettes, he always delivers an array of fresh, covetable pieces. We can trace Marc Jacobs's chameleon tendencies with just a glance at his two-plus decades worth of design, high-profile accolades, and side projects (read: Louis Vuitton). It's a wonder this man ever sleeps. Click through to see some of his most memorable looks from season's past.
Jake McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez have come a long way since presenting their senior thesis together at Parsons. Since their 2004 runway debut, Proenza Schouler has established itself as the downtown cool girl's brand, designers of the iconic bustier, Target collaborators, and geniuses behind the irresistible PS1 bag. Click through to see Proenza highlights in our runway retrospective, and get excited for their Spring 2012 collection, happening tonight!
Source: Runway Retrospective: Proenza Schouler
Rodarte — I can't say the name without having images of fashion-forward dresses float before my eyes. Designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy have taken the concept of a gown and turned it upside down, in the best way possible. Their designs manage to be both ethereal and completely funky — and celebs eat them up! The sisters even created the Black Swan costumes, which were inspired by Edgar Degas's Little Dancer statue. Since Fall of 2006, Rodarte's ready-to-wear has gotten more and more sophisticated and elaborate. Click through to see their runway retrospective, then look forward to their Spring 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week.
Source: Runway Retrospective: Rodarte
From soft, girly glamour to striking and artistically elaborate, Betsey Johnson has done it all when it comes to runway beauty, and we can't wait to see what she has in store for her Spring '12 show. Click through now to see 15 of her most awe-inspiring looks, and check back here for the scoop on this season's sure-to-be-amazing hair and makeup.
Source: 15 of Betsey Johnson's Most Memorable Runway Beauty Looks
