Two seasons ago, during New York fashion week, we found ourselves walking up flights of stairs in a non-descript building on 66 Allen Street. We were in search of Verlaine, an under the radar label that had been steadily gaining buzz amongst...
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Always on the look out for new talent from the region, this spring we introduce a charming line by London-based Bahraini designer Lulwa Al Amin. After graduating with a degree in textile design from Central Saint Martins in 2009, the designer cut...
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As pieces for the resort season continue to arrive at DNA, we couldnt help but notice a whiff of the 70s in these coveted designes by Marni, LAgence and Vionnet. Make an entrance in these seductively draped gowns that recall Elsa Perreti and...
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Since launching her line in 1997, Consuelo Castiglioni's cult label has earned her a loyal following amongst fashion insiders. Her eclectic take on fashion celebrates a womans individual style and this season she didnt disappoint, creating...
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Juan Carlos Obando is a designer with an eye for knowing what looks perfect on a womans body. This season the designer transformed yards of luxurious silk into modern evening gowns sporting revealing backs. Stop by DNA to discover Obandos...
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Yet another debut at DNA is Sophie Theallet's first Resort collection, filled with expertly draped goddess dresses in soft silks worthy of Madame Grès approval. A highlight of her collection is a gorgeous one-shoulder sheath that languidly drips...
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This season we introduce Olivier Theyskens' debut Resort collection for Theory. The swoon-worthy line includes perfectly tailored closet staples such as flowing dresses in James Ensor-inspired prints, chic slouchy trousers and shirt-dresses. Stop...
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For resort DNA favorite Roksanda Ilincic was inspired by the effortless glamour of Marlene Dietrich. The designer has always had a keen sense of color, and this season she grabbed our attention with an eye-popping shade of green. It was used on a...
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This season Marnis whimsical mixing of prints and costume jewelry reminded us of Carmen Miranda. Both exotic and sophisticated at once, Miranda was a fashion original who inspired generations to come. She made a total of fourteen Hollywood films...
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Invented by Salvatore Ferragamo in 1936, as a response to the rationing of leather during WWII, the first wedge heels were made out of heavy wooden soles and then cork (a much lighter substitute). Resourceful women at the time, used to paint them...
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Two seasons ago, during New York fashion week, we found ourselves walking up flights of stairs in a non-descript building on 66 Allen Street. We were in search of Verlaine, an under the radar label that had been steadily gaining buzz amongst...
more »
