Casually Chic Collaborations: The Entire Milly for Banana Republic Lookbook Revealed

THE BRUNETTES first shared a sneak peek of the Milly for Banana Republic Summer collection with you way back in January. With the collection set to debut in stores and online tomorrow, we thought it only appropriate to now share the entire lookbook of this fast-fashion/designer collaboration. 

Polished, preppy looks comprised of ornate prints and bright hues of pink, turquoise, and blue are featured in the line that designer Michelle Smith was inspired by the Hamptons' lifestyle to create. So if you're looking for some affordable summer separates with an air of affluence, then the Milly for Banana Republic collection may have just what you need. 

Authored by John Ibbitson

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#WMCFW Fall/Winter 2013 Style Selects: Round Two

It may have been cold and frigid outside the World MasterCard Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 tents, but inside the coats came off. Models, fashion editors, bloggers, and other members of the fashion community ditched their winter wears to strike a pose and show off their lavish looks for a scouring crowd of photographers.

In this second round of style selects, we picked some of our favorites for best dressed. From designer-inspired creations to actual luxury labels, this group of trendsetters shows that one can look couture no matter what their budget.

Authored by John Ibbitson 

Images from THE BRUNETTES’ own collection *images from THE BRUNETTES’ collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting

Retro-Modern Sophistication Runways: Classic Elegance and Subtlety Prevail at Maison Matthew Gallagher Fall 2013

Sleek silhouettes and a retro inspiration were brought to life on the World MasterCard Fashion Week runway stage with the stunning and sophisticated Maison Matthew Gallagher Fall 2013 presentation. 

The Canadian designer achieved his elegantly modern aesthetic thanks to his educational training and years spent living in Italy's fashion capital, Milan. Merging his vision of past and future, the young talent seeks to achieve balance and seamless sophistication with his garments.

This particular presentation from the designer evokes a timeless air of elegance that appeals to a modern consumer. From fitted, floor-length gowns to 60s-inspired capes and overcoats, the Maison Matthew Gallagher Fall 2013 collection stunned an audience of stylish spectators.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from the World MasterCard Fashion Week website

World Mastercard Fashion Week Fall 2013 : Best of Day 4

Rich layers and luxurious textile combinations took to the runway stage during Day 4 of World Mastercard Fashion Week. The diverse showing featured presentations from Maison Matthew Gallagher, UNTTLD, Soïa & Kyo, Rudsak and Project Runway Canada winner Sonny Fong's label Vawk. 

While retro glamor reigned at Maison Matthew Gallagher, all-black textures were a staple of the UNTTLD Fall 2013 show. Moreover, Vawk's militant inspiration was carried through to Soïa & Kyo's collection that featured luxe layers of leather and tweed combinations. Lastly Rudsak married aesthetics with practicality as models walked in ensembles that were both fashion and weather-conscious.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images taken from World Mastercard Fashion Week

Eccentric Carpet Couture: The KORHANI home Fall 2013 Collection Revisits History

The KORHANI home Fall 2013 collection graced the World MasterCard Fashion Week stage and took its audience on a trip down memory lane. Highlighting three historical eras, the Canadian label brought a Victorian, vampire theme to life with darkly demure looks that accented couture, carpet-made gowns and dramatically draped capes.

The vampy looks were followed by sophisticated, flapper fashions adorned with feather-trimmed accents that ranged from Gatsby-inspired formal attire to eccentric resort wear.

Closing the memorable runway presentation, the label's disco-diva models took to the stage while donning a wardrobe of 70s-inspired garments that featured neon-accented textiles, Pop art-inspired graphics, and Oriental-themed silhouettes.

THE BRUNETTES caught up with Kirsten Korhani, the visionary designer behind the collection, earlier that evening and congratulated her on the success of the KORHANI home brand. After the cinematic runway show came to a close, women gathered in the tent's common spaces to show off their stylish, Art Deco-inspired shoppers made from both indoor and outdoor KORHANI home rugs. 

Outside, THE BRUNETTES posed for a pic with one of the show's fashionably fanged models who shared an insider's perspective with us about what it is like to walk in one of World MasterCard Fashion Week's most dazzling and awe-inspiring presentations. 

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from the World MasterCard Fashion Week website and THE BRUNETTES' own collection *images from THE BRUNETTES' collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting