Tuesday, March 13, 2012 This week's profile focuses on the effortless street style of Miranda Kerr. We here at The Fashion Grid can't help but take notice of how well she puts together the most casual pieces into the chicest ensembles. Here are a few our favorite looks.
Monday, March 12, 2012 February NYFW is long gone, and all the attention is now on the latest the Paris runways have to offer. So here is a brief recap of all that NYFW had to offer as The Fashion Grid made it's way from one event to the next. Check out the pictures below!
Law of the Fashion Show
What would NYFW be without a stop at Fordham Fashion Law Institute, which was holding a conference on the Law of the Fashion Show. TFG had a chance to reconnect with Susan Scafidi and fellow fashion lawyers and listen to the following panel of speakers discuss the legal issues that arise in conducting fashion shows:
Steve Gordon, an entertainment lawyer, discussed the performance and sychronization licensing requirements designers need to obtain for the music played during the fashion show. For our non-lawyer readers, the performance license allows music to be played in a public venue, while a synchronization license is needed for the video footage containing the music. Ali Grace focused on the employment law issues that models and modeling agencies face during fashion season, while Amanda Sachs and Doreen Small spoke, respectively, to the need for fashion lawyers in accepting how the fashion world works and streamlining the legal process of conducting a fashion show. Emmett McCarthy and Daniel Shulman brought a designer's perspective to the panel, emphasizing the importance of acquiring the best legal advice at the outset of launching your own label.
HELMUT LANG FALL 2012
Next stop was the Helmut Lang fashion show, where TFG got up front and close with the line's fall collection. Beautiful knits, lace and leather, with classic Helmut Lang asymmetry crossed the runway at Milk Studios.
Color and texture were infused throughout the line, as splashes of red appear and fur trims appeared alongside the more sleek and tailored pieces.
Helmut Lang does lace, but still manages to keep it edgy.
The best part about Helmut Lang was our visit to their amazing new officesthe following day, where we got up close and personal with the clothes before market.
Custo Barcelona Fall 2012
Custo Barcelona was true to form with vibrant colors and mix of prints and textures.
Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2012
Unfortunately, the picture does not do justice to the vibrant jewel tones and shades of mustard that graced the Diane Von Furstenberg show. The classic wide trousers and silk blouses further prove the timelessness of DVF's pieces.
Steve Kolb President of CFDA
Up close and personal with the President of the CFDA, Steve Kolb discusses the Fashion Incubator's work in helping emerging designers launch their lines.
Amanda Brooks, Fashion Director at Barneys New York
Amanda Brooks discussing her favorite fall collections and trends.
Bloggers Take Over Fashion Week
It's no secret that the fashion bloggers have more influence on the fashion trends these days than major fashion magazines. Inside the tents is an entire section of board tables where dedicated bloggers like us at TFG type away and edit footage, bringing fashion to its readers as soon as it hits the runway.
Street Style Photographers Outside Lincoln Center
Street style photographers bare the cold while outside the Lincoln Center ready to take pictures of all the fashion show goers in their designer duds and inspirational ensembles.
TFG looks forward to next season's shows at NYFW.
Saturday, March 10, 2012 
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
- Coco Chanel
Thursday, March 8, 2012 TFG would like to introduce its readers to the Cambridge Satchel Company. Some of you may be aware of this new "it" bag that has been featured all over the street style blogs and TFG personally spotted them all over NYFW. The bags are handmade in England from real leather and come in nearly every color of the rainbow and sizes ranging from 11"-15" in width. TFG is particularly obsessed with the line of neon colors, which are on trend for spring. For those of you who can appreciate having an "it" bag, but are tired of price points that are equivalent of two or in some cases three months rent, the Cambridge Satchel Company line is worth looking into. At 150-200 dollars, you will not only be on par with the fashionistas, but you can give your wallet a break with a guilt-free purchase. Those of us at TFG who personally own the bag in two colors already can vouch for the quality of the leather and its chic appeal. Check out our favorite colors.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 This month, TFG is excited to read Fashion Law: A Guide for Designers, Fashon Executives, and Attorneys. As the global fashion and apparel industry grows to represent a $3 trillion market, lawyers are having to address the industry's specific legal needs and peculiarties. Fashion Law is the first book that provides a comprehensive overview of the practice area.
Divided into four main parts, the book covers the following legal issues:
The guide also includes the following features:
Fashion Law was written by a team of experienced attorneys and legal experts and edited by Guillermo C. Jimenez, a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technoloy, and Barbara Kolsun, General Counsel for Stuart Weitzman. TFG was most impressed by the book's use of primary sources and sample clauses, all of which bring the practice area to life and help the reader navigate through the various legal issues that face the fashion industry. Whether you're an emerging designer launching your own line or a practicing attorney, Fashion Law is an ideal read for anyone who is involved in the legal or business side of the industry.
Click here to purchase the book online.
