Vangarde or Van-NOT? : New Coat On The Block

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, MARCH 10, 2011

Cape hybrids graced the fall 2011 runways of pals, Joseph Altuzarra and Alexander Wang.  Altuzarra fused the cape with a parka (right) while Wang chose the bomber (left).  I'd prefer a hybrid of the hybrids; placing Altuzarra's collar and colorway on Wang's body.  Leave it to me to complicate things.  What's your take on the cape hybrids, Vangarde or Van-NOT?

Nelle's Picks: Altuzarra Fall 2011 RTW

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, MARCH 6, 2011

Look: Unkempt Lady

Color Palette: Basics- Winter White, Cool Grey, Beige and Flesh Tones.  Accents- Wine and Red.

Key Items & Details: Parka and anorak coats, trench coat, below the knee lengths, Fur and Metal Fringe.

Fabrics: Tweed, Fur, Silk and plaid patterns.

(Photos Style.Com)

DIRTY MONEY

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 28, 2011

Many trash Sean "Puffy" Combs a.k.a Puff Daddy a.k.a Diddy for being a career killer.  However, one positive thing about Diddy is the murderer sure can dress his victims.  Female members Dawn and Kalenna of Dirty Money are photographed in Altuzarra Fall 2010 runway looks.  Joseph Altuzarra is fresh off the designer block and his garments can already be found at luxury retailers such as Barneys New York.  Before deciding to launch his own line Altuzarra interned at Marc Jacobs design studio, freelanced at Proenza Schouler and served as a design assistant at Givenchy. Although your career may not go far with Diddy you can be certain you'll be well dressed for your 15 minutes of fame.