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Budget Buys: Fenton Fallon




Rarely do I get an email about a sale that’s worth trudging across town for- today was different. I woke up to a firestorm of replies from my girlfriends about a Fenton Fallon sample sale in Midtown. The brand’s statement pieces have been on my radar for years and should be on yours as well, as each design is unique, edgy and truly a breath of fresh air in an industry overrun by sameness and knockoffs. From collaborations with Barneys, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon and J.Crew, Dana Lorenz, the brain child behind the brand has outdone herself in both departments of quality and quantity.

With prices ranging from $5 to $100, it’s pretty obvious I went to town. If you’re near 36th and 8th today, pay the studio a visit- your wallet and your girlfriends (if you’re kind) will thank you.

Fenton Fallon: 347 w36th St.

April 15, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Texturizing the Pyramid




We’re all aware that pyramid studs have been around for a while. They’ve been paired with linen, leather, lace and nearly anything that can be punctured by tiny prongs. When it comes to trends, it’s always interesting to see each season’s new experiments and this year it appears as though designers are embracing the concept of 2D embellishments.

Designs ranging from crisp and shiny to textured and washed-out are being translated onto a wide range of materials. This Fenton necklace reminds us of the eclectic mix that can be applied when making spot graphics. If you’re going for an all-over effect, this Corto Moltedo Thunderbolt tie dye clutch is the perfect example of worn-in glam. If you’d like to keep things crisp and simple, this black denim all-over stud pattern from Paris is a reminder that polished edge is here to stay, be it bumpy or flat.

March 23, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: Bold and Beaded




When’s the last time your neckline stole the show? Be it a formal affair or a casual day at work, it seems as though women are opting for the boldest jewelry they can find. The floating necklace from yesteryear is nothing but a dainty memory as these statement pieces take a front seat. Be it a high-end Fenton jumble, a bugle-beaded grosgrain ribbon, barbed-wire metallics or enlarged romantic charms, designers are pulling out all the stops and giving women a reason to shop.

These mixed media accessories are carefully crafted using unconventional materials such as painted shells, leather, lace, feather, rope, glass, zippers, fabric, mesh, stones, polymer clay and wood. Just as chefs use their leftovers for next day’s specials, these masterpieces have a crafty homemade appeal that are true attention grabbers. Michelle Obama’s already jumped on the bandwagon, so why be shy? It seems like fun to resemble a 3D Rauschenberg.

Trend Coverage by: Aysha Ibtasam

January 14, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

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