VERLAINE SPRING SUMMER 2011 COLLECTION PREVIEW

Verlaine's spring summer 2011 collection preview is a stunning return to the excitement of what fashion should be all about, in regards to creativity and esthetics. Javier Garcia and Vaughn Alexander of VERLAINE has almost mastered the art of fabric draping, in their quest for their final draped dress creations. One look at the first flowing gown that came down the runway, at their fashion week showing, might remind any serious fashion fan that this duo is serious about what they are doing. Yojhi Yamomoto or even the early years of Calvin Klein's minimalist vision of high end fashion, comes to mind when you you look at some of the draped gowns. What really sets this collection apart and to be reckoned with the fashion world, is the esthetics of the dark or almost all black collection. The outfits of black and grey fabrics, which almost look like light tie-dyed silk, is the creative esthetic and sets the mood and tone for their collection. This is truly an accomplishment for them because black is never boring nor out of vogue and certainly connects with fashionistas with a busy social calender and will be must have pieces. Also, one piece that stands out from the collection, is a black meshed fabric that can almost only be used for under a garment in theater costume design. It is because of this meshed dress, that I believe VERLAINE is here to stay because it does not come across as some last minute bold ambition to justify a lofty creative vision. Rather, it communicates a sense of fashion innovation with their use of non conventional fabric. I believe we'll be hearing much more from this duo in the near future, and we look forward to their future collections.

The Belle Epoque Spring Collection 2011 is fearless, tireless and moving forward.

Did you know that 62% of American women wear size 12 and up? The Belle Epoque Spring Collection for 2011 is ready to fill that void for many beautiful full figured women around the US. I am not surprised by the debut of this collection for the many plus sized women, who for many years have complained they have been overlooked in today's fashion world. Come Spring 2011, there will be many options to choose from, as the Belle Epoque collection for 2011 captured the beauty and elegance acknowledged as;..."the Golden Age",... by Zahir Babvani;VP of Design and Galina Monaco; Designer, both of OneStopPlus.com. While in attendance I overheard one of the coordinators say; 'I am so proud of this moment, I could cry'. The show began on a very high note with draped dresses some asymmetrical with beautiful hues of peach, lemon and blue for spring. The collection transitioned into other draped and sheath dresses, trousers, cardigans and blouses but this time with beautiful hues of aquatic blues of lace. It continued on to two other themes of denim and cargo which comprised of shirt dresses, capris, shorts, jumpers, blazer and trench coats which are all essentials for a one's spring wardrobe. The show ended on a glittering high note of gold guilded gowns, tea dresses, maxi skirts and bouquet dresses. In attendance, were Gabourey Sidibe, Toccara Jones and Whitney Thompson. As you can see, the full figured gal need not worry for fashion options come Spring 2011, because she is fearless, tireless and always moving forward, a motto that OneStopPlus.com also represents.