Vena Cava [MBFW S/S 11]

Wearibility and practicality is the new mantra of Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock (Vena Cava's designers) .

Despite the abatement of over-accessorizing, the collection speaks high volume of statement-minimalism in the form of block colours - khaki, black poppy, various hues of blue - and asymmetric tailoring (visibly apparent in their halter tops/dresses). The collection is highly wearable without being under the scrutiny of understatement; yet exuding the sense of elegance and chic still.



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Richard Chai Love [MBFW S/S 11]

Spring has been a wet and humid affair therefore when I first view this collection, I can't help but feel that it is utilitarianism at its best. Not raincoats per se but the silhouette form, liquidity and sheerness of the fabrics appointed in this collection reminds me of one (that said, these pieces do not do rain!). The colour palette spells gloomy too - nudes, grays and blues.

Seperating the pieces apart, many of them do possess great wearibility factor; Chai's blazers are amazing replacements for the infamous "boyfriend blazers." Tucked-in high waist, the lucid top that reveals a bandeau underneath translates femininity and sensuality.


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Schedule, Schedule, Schedule

Styleite has painstakingly consolidated a list of each designer (in alphabetical order) who are showing at MBFW and their show time. Check out Influence and Stardoll for another listing of fashion week schedule.

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ADAM, Saturday, September 11th, 2PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Alexander Wang, Saturday, September 11th, 5PM, at Style.com/Live.
Anna Sui, Wednesday, September 15th, 6PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Altazurra, Saturday, September 11th, 8PM, at JosephAltazurra.com.

B
Badgley Mischka, Tuesday, September 14th, 10AM, at BadgleyMischka.com.
BCBG Max Azria, Friday, September 10th, 10am, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Betsey Johnson, Monday, September 13th, 6PM, at Backstage at Betsey Johnson, Monday, September 13th, 6PM, at BetseyJohnson.com.
Buckler, Friday, September 10th, 1PM, at Livestream.com/Buckler.

C
Calvin Klein, Thursday, September 16th, 3PM, at CalvinKlein.com.
Carlos Miele, Monday, September 13th, 11AM, at FirstComesFashion.com
Carmen Marc Valvo, Sunday, September 12th, 5PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Carolina Herrera, Monday, September 13th, 10AM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Christian Siriano, Thursday, September 9th, 2PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Concept Korea, Thursday, September 9th, 7PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Cynthia Rowley, Saturday, September 11th, 4PM, at Livestream.com/APLive.

D
Donna Karan New York, Monday, September 13th, 2PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
DKNY, Sunday, September 12th, 1PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

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Isaac Mizrahi, Thursday, September 16th, 12PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

J
Jenny Packham, Monday, September 13th, 9AM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

M
Marc Jacobs, Monday, September 13th, 8PM, MarcJacobs.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Wednesday, September 14th, 10AM, at MarcJacobs.com.
Michael Kors, Wednesday, September 15th, 10AM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Marchesa, Wednesday, September 15th, 4PM, at Livestream.com/APLive.
Milly By Michelle Smith, Wednesday, September 15th, 3PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

N
Naeem Khan, Thursday, September 16th, 7PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Nanette Lepore, Wednesday, September 15th, 11AM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Narciso Rodriguez, Tuesday, September 14th, 8PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Nicole Miller, Friday, September 10th, 5PM, at Livestream.com/APLive.

O
Odd Molly, Wednesday, September 15th, 5PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Oscar de la Renta, Thursday, September 16th, 5PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

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Perry Ellis, Monday, September 13th, 7PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim, Wednesday, September 15th, 2PM, at Style.com/Live.
Ports 1961, Friday, September 10th, 3PM, at Style.com/Live.
Prabal Gurung, Saturday, September 11th, 1PM, at FirstComesFashion.com
Proenza Schouler, Wednesday, September 15th, 8PM, at Style.com/Live.

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Rebecca Taylor, Sunday, September 12th, 2PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Richie Rich, Thursday, September 9th, 9PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Rosa Cha, Tuesday, September 14th, 1PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

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Simon Spurr, Sunday, September 12th, 11AM, at FirstComesFashion.com.

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Tommy Hilfiger, Sunday, September 14th, 8PM, at Facebook.com/TommyHilfiger.
Tracy Reese, Monday, September 13th, 1PM, at FirstComesFashion.com

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Vera Wang, Tuesday, September 14th, 11AM, at FirstComesFashion.com.
Vivienne Tam, Saturday, September 11th, 3PM, at FirstComesFashion.com.