Catherine Malandrino has always dressed the take-charge kind of woman. For Fall 2012, the designer made it a bit more obvious with patent leather corsets and mane-like fur collars around the neck. The presentation at Eyebeam Studios in Chelsea was sexy. Beaded mesh mixed with embroidered leather and pailettes. Tailored seaming flattered the right curves on the body as did strategic cutouts.
The handbag of the day was a box-like lucite clutch. The purse came in a myriad of sparkly or quartz bodies with sides of clear plastic and contrast colors. The earring of choice was a series of dangled chains from a multi-hole ear cuff.
This label is one I love to shop from (even more with a sample sale) because it is clearly designed by a woman for women who live my lifestyle. There was a lot of black in different textures, with bright, right jewel tones of green, sapphire and fushia. Powerful women look great in this collection, and who doesn't appreciate that?
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