New York Fashion Week 2012: Donna Karan Fall 2012 (PHOTOS)

HuffPost Social Reading

Who Was There: Ashley Greene, Emmy Rossum, Rose McGowan, Adriana Lima, Rachel Zoe.

The Skinny: On her show notes, Donna Karan posed the question, "How do you define a woman?" If Karan's fall 2012 collection is any indication, she's both masculine and feminine. Sharp menswear in the form of pinstripe suits and cuffs were paired with womanly pieces like body suits, form-fitting dresses and evening gowns that were accessorized by statement hats. This was after a short showing of Karan's Casual Luxe line that included motorcycle jackets, stadium blankets and turtlenecks. But Marlene Dietrich-esque's powerful woman was the point. That was especially clear when Karan blasted Whitney Houston's "I'm Every Woman" on the loudspeakers during the finale.


Photo: Getty

FASHION RELATED LINKS YOU MAY LOVE:

Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Rachel Zoe's Collection - The Cut

Would You Wear Alexander Wang's Teva-Inspired Sandals? - The Frisky

What Your Designer Handbag Says About You - The Gloss

Backstage at New York Fashion Week - Daily Beast

15 Of The Best "Just In" Spring Items To Shop Right Now - Racked

 
  • Comments
  • 1
  • Pending Comments
  • 0
  • View FAQ
Post Comment Preview Comment
To reply to a Comment: Click "Reply" at the bottom of the comment; after being approved your comment will appear directly underneath the comment you replied to.
View All
Recency  | 
Popularity
photo
LovingLove
You only have one life , so LIVE.
12:01 AM on 02/14/2012
Loves it! Stylish, chick and wearable.

Bloggers

 
 
Paulina Porizkova , Supermodel

The after-party was filled by the most stunning costumes and getups I had ever seen assembled in the same space:...

Read Post | Comments
Suki Kramer , Beauty expert; Founder of Suki skincare products

Here are just a few cosmetic trends. Some have come and gone, some have stuck around -- maybe you've tried...

Read Post | Comments
Rochelle Behrens , Founder and CEO of The Shirt

I hope it will remain widely understood that 'Made in NYC,' when it comes to apparel, emphasizes a clear values...

Read Post | Comments
Jill Donenfeld , Founder, The Culinistas

Jessica Barensfeld is a jewelry designer working out of her studio with six lovely interns in Brooklyn, N.Y. That's the...

Read Post | Comments
Matthew David Hopkins , Creative Director, 360 Design Events

Want to throw the party of the season, but feel fresh out of ideas? With Memorial Day this weekend and...

Read Post | Comments
Maria Tettamanti , Author, The Wordy Girl

If I had a quarter for every time I heard, "Miami girls are so tacky," I would be rich. Not...

Read Post | Comments
Franca Sozzani , Editor in chief, Vogue Italia

Each one of us can support this continent without showing exaggerated pity, but believing in the resources of the young...

Read Post | Comments
Mary Kincaid , Founder and Chief Vintage Crusader of Zuburbia.com

This week's selections include pieces Catalina, Christian Lacroix and Pierre Cardin. Be sure not to miss the gorgeous 1950s illusion...

Read Post | Comments
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. , Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai

While I offer no moral nor aesthetic judgment to would-be piercers, they should just be aware that today's trendy practices...

Read Post | Comments
Blue Carreon , Fashion writer

Reed Krakoff is a very busy man. Aside from his creative responsibilities at Coach, he also looks after his eponymous...

Read Post | Comments
Felice Shapiro , Founder/Publisher www.betterafter50.com

It's important for us to go public with our outrage when women are not appropriately recognized for our accomplishments. Let's...

Read Post | Comments
Dr. Susan Taylor , Dermatologist, Clinical Researcher, and Expert on Treating Skin of Color

There have been several recent reports in the media of intravenous infusions of different solution or fluids used to enhance...

Read Post | Comments
Soyon An , Stylist, 'American Idol'

I love working with artists that know what they like because you can really explore other options within the same...

Read Post | Comments
Women & Co , Personal finance source for women

You can have it all without spending a small fortune. If you plan ahead, you don't need to splurge every...

Read Post | Comments

Stylelist TV