Oscars Best Dressed: Men

These men are redefining the classic tuxedo. Mahershala Ali, Ryan Gosling, Aldis Hodge, Dev Patel and John Legend walked the 89th Annual Academy Awards red carpet in style. 

Mahershala Ali accepted an award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Best Picture,  Moonlight. Ali wore a midnight black Ermenegildo Zegna Couture suit and Monique Péan jewelry.

Nominee for Best Actor for his role in La La Land, actor Ryan Gosling wore a classic Gucci tuxedo and bowtie with Christian Louboutin shoes.

Hidden Figures actor Aldis Hodge supported the film in it's nomination for Best Picture and Best Writing Adapted Screenplay. Hodge walked the red carpet in a navy Giorgio Armani tuxedo with a lapel chain and a watch by Greubel Forsey.

Nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Lion actor Dev Patel attended the event in a custom white Burberry tuxedo paired with black dress pants and classic bowtie.

John Legend performed the winning Best Original Song, "City of Stars" from La La Land wearing a traditional Gucci tuxedo, oversized bowtie and Monique Péan cufflinks from the HeforShe collection with Emma Watson.

London Fashion Week: Hues of Blue

Shades of blue drowned the London Fashion Week runway. Burberry and Roland Mouret were two favorite designers integrating the crisp hue into their seasonal color palette. 

Inspired by a British sculptor Henry Moore, chief creative officer Christopher Bailey designed Burberry's guest invitations to be written on light stones to enhance the aesthetic of the Spring 2017 collection. Signature looks included navy stripes, white lace and a twist on classic sophistication. Burberry's first see-now, buy-now show allowed guests to shop looks in all stores immediately after viewing the collection on the runway.

The Fall 2017 Roland Mouret collection extended past the traditional feminine silhouette to embrace the variety of women's body types. Designer Roland Mouret incorporated a variation of fabrics to create a sense of diversity. The combination of knits, fabrics, hues, patchwork and detailing left guests eager to pre-order looks straight from the runway. 

NYFW Day 7: Feathers and Fringes

Designers took texture to the New York runway for Day 7. Thom Browne, Bibhu Mohapatra, Michael Kors and Marchesa added definition to their designs through plumes, tassels, embellishments and fringe.

The Thom Browne collection featured touch-sensitive ensembles designed with a variety of fabrics, furs, ribbons and fringes. Browne designed the collection to replicate a frozen pond, styling models with platform heels inspired by the look of an ice-skate.

The Fall/Winter Bibhu Mohapatra collection highlighted Mohapatra's love for the traditional feminine silhouette and dramatic evening gowns. His nude chiffon gown covered with intricate beading and ostrich feathers emphasized the romantic aesthetic of the collection. 

Aside from the outstanding number of well-known models, Michael Kors invited individuals of varied shapes and sizes to walk in his show. The collection itself was diverse featuring leopard dresses, traditional pant suits, fur overcoats and fringe-covered evening wear.

The Fall/Winter Marchesa collection featured color and texture this season. Inspired by Old Shanghai glamour, designers Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman constructed bold evening gowns with layered chiffon, draping bows, bright tassels and colored plumes.

NYFW Day 6: Enchanting Ensembles

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, designers showcased their own vision of modern romance through these captivating gowns. Carmen Marc Valvo, Alice and Olivia, Badgley Mischka and Naeem Khan were a few who embraced the spirit of the holiday. 

Inspired by the Costa Rican sunset, Carmen Marc Valvo designed his evening-wear collection with vivid shades of violet, orange, and fuchsia transforming earth-tone hues to represent the disappearing of light into the horizon. Valvo showcased the collection by projecting images of a live photoshoot onto the walls for guests to view. 

After being introduced to Salman Rushdie's novel, "The Enchantress of Florence", designer Stacey Bendet was inspired by the narrative to create the Alice and Olivia Fall/Winter collection. Among the Renaissance-inspired gowns, bold textures, and statement prints, the show revealed combined elements of the novel's historic settings, Florence and the Indian Empire.

Designers, Mark Badgley and James Mischka expressed that the Badgley Mischka brand stands for "glamour and fantasy" despite the occasion. This theme is recognizable on the shared runway with both the evening-gown collection and introduction to their formal ready-to-wear line. 

Closing the show with a recording of poem "Human Family" by Maya Angelou, the Naeem Khan collection aired a theme of "beauty in diversity". Khan effortlessly weaved alluring leopard-printed gowns, floral overcoats, and sequin fringed boots into his Fall/Winter Collection.

NYFW Day 5: Contrasting Hues

Bright whites and dark hues dominated the New York Fashion Week runway on Tuesday. Contrasting designs by Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Lela Rose and Zimmermann were some  noticeable impressions.

Oscar de la Renta designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia debuted the Fall/Winter collection aside their own growing label, Monse. The de La Renta collection featured bold monochromatic pieces, classic silhouettes and traditional cigarette pants.

The Lela Rose collection aired a sense of "lightness" with pastel hues, feminine silhouettes and her signature floral prints.

The Proenza Schouler collection featured cut-out dresses layered with leather, chiffon and knit fabrics. The brand showed a sophisticated edge through leather D-ring belts, fur-lined overcoats and the pairings of graffiti-printed tees with classic ankle-length pleated skirts.

Designer of Zimmermann, Nicky Zimmermann, discovered vintage photographs of female university students playing cricket after the World War I era and was inspired by the strength and delicacy of women in the 1920's. Drawing from that inspiration Zimmermann's collection showcased oversized pinstripe suits, lace flounced dresses and tall leather boots. 

NYFW Day 4: The New Pantsuit

Designers are breaking boundaries by reconstructing the traditional business suit to fit individual style and personality. Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Victoria Beckham and Verdad are a noticeable few giving business formal a new definition.

The Prabal Gurung collection inevitably made a statement transforming classic oversized sweaters, blazers and dresses using unconventional textures, statement prints and bold fabrics. Rather than displaying these pieces in his finale, the models walked the runway in political slogan tees reading "I am an immigrant" and "Revolution has no borders". Gurung also used his platform to break boundaries in the fashion industry by inviting size 4 models to walk in his show. 

Designer of Altuzarra, Joseph Altuzarra, conveyed the inspiration for his Fall/Winter collection drew from the brand's "complex" clients. Fighting traditional trends while keeping a sense of modernity, the collection features color-blocking looks, military lace-up boots, velvet pantsuits and colonial-inspired overcoats.

The 2017 Fall/Winter Victoria Beckham collection is the epitome of the new pantsuit. "I've never really worn a blazer with a skirt" said designer Victoria Beckham when explaining her creative process. The collection featured oversized blazers paired with collared sheer dress shirts, long chiffon skirts and slouchy boots for a "relaxed" take on business formal. 

When designing his Fall/Winter collection, designer Louis Verdad believed "The vision for fashion is more relaxed". The Verdad day-time collection of oversized pants, sweaters and overcoats followed a palette of navy, sunflower yellow, and neutral hues.

Best Dressed at the Grammys

Sunday night the 59th Grammy Awards ceremony was home to Hollywood’s biggest musicians. After an evening of outfit changes, these stars made a lasting impression in overall confidence and red carpet style.

Country star, Faith Hill arrived with husband and Grammy nominee, Tim McGraw. Hill walked the red carpet in a simple but stunning long-sleeved Zuhair Murad gown with complimentary Jlc bag and matching bold lip.

Daughter of pop legend Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, introduced The Weeknd’s performance wearing a metallic Balmain jumpsuit accessorized with olive-colored Balmain sandals and intricate Kimberly McDonald earrings.

Chrissy Teigen attended in support of husband, John Legend’s, nomination and win for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Teigen arrived wearing a sultry Roberto Cavalli gown with Coomi jewelry.

Five-time Grammy winner, Celine Dion attended the event wearing a plunging emerald Zuhair Murad Couture gown with Dvani drop earrings.

Singer songwriter, Skylar Grey, found herself on many of the evening's Best Dressed lists wearing an all-white pleated Mario Dice ensemble.

NYFW Day 3: Opt for an Overcoat

Designers are transforming the traditional overcoat into the accessory of the season. Alexander Wang, Son Jung Wan, Taoray Wang and Georgine are bringing fur, leather, suede and knit jackets to the New York Fashion Week runway.

Alexander Wang, known for staging his shows in unconventional venues, showed his collection at the historic 1900’s graffiti-filled RKO Hamilton Theater in Harlem. The almost all-black collection featured street-style inspired suits transitioning into stretch denim pants,  high-waisted shorts and embellished leather jackets. Many of Wang’s looks played on the oversized printed blazer to be featured as a trench coat.

Son Jung Wan’s Fall/Winter collection featured exaggerated silhouettes in bold combinations of printed and textured fabrics. Inspired by music and style icons of the 80’s, Wan embraced layers of heavy furs and velvets to add a sense of dramatics to the runway.

Inspired by a modern twist of the last imperial Chinese dynasty, the Fall/Winter Taoray Wang collection aired elements of both sensuality and sophistication. A unique twist of delicate lace under military-style jackets, Wang’s collection met the expectations of her worldly female clients.

With a color palette of dark violet, military green and black, Georgine’s Fall/Winter collection featured metallic fabrics, leopard print, fur and a taste for rock-n-roll. Designer, Georgine Ratelband's inspiration reigned from the idea of “permanent hotel dwellers, those glamorous creatures who have called the world’s most interesting properties home”.

NYFW Day 2: Mad for Monochromatic

Designers are experimenting with one color from head to toe this season. Calvin Klein, Pamella Roland, Cushnie et Ochs, LANYU and Jason Wu are a few of many designers pigmenting the runway with bold hues.

Raf Simons, Chief Creative Officer for Calvin Klein, explained the collection was inspired by both the diversity and strength of America. The designs were individually contradictory, but complimentary as a whole, with the use of bold hues and color-blocking.

Pamella DeVos, of Pamella Roland, designed the Fall 2017 collection around her love for darker jewel toned colors including garnet, berry, wine and aubergine. Inspired by American painter Mark Rothko, and his use of colors, DeVos was eager to create a fluid and artistic story on the 2017 NYFW runway. 

The Fall 2017 Cushnie et Ochs collection aired sophistication and elegance through clean cut designs, simple silhouettes and a colorful palette. Designers Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs created the brand nine years ago and continue to design strong and daring, yet upscale, jump suits and body con dresses for women.

The LANYU Fall/Winter 2017 collection drew inspiration from designer, Lan Yu's, own childhood memories of her mother's hometown of Suzhou. Influenced by the city's architecture, canals and natural serenity, the collection features hues of soothing mint and sky pink evolving into darker earth tones. 

Celebrating his brand's 10th anniversary, Jason Wu's collection reflected confidence and stability through elegant cocktail attire, modern pantsuits and formal daywear. Wu showed a daring red monochromatic look -- a stark contrast to the remainder of his neutral colored Fall/Winter collection.

NYFW Day 1: Soft Is Making A Statement

New York Fashion Week arrived Thursday and with Valentine's Day around the corner, the runway is filled with blush, lace detail and  intricate embellishments. Designers delivered staple looks combining the delicacy of the traditional woman and strength of modern feminism.

ADEAM, Noon by Noor, Michael Costello, and Erin Fetherston were some of many much-anticipated designers delivering feminine-inspired statement gowns. Our favorite looks integrate traditional softness with the simple silhouette.

The Fall 2017 Noon by Noor line featured a combination of light chiffons and soft prints creating an allure of simplicity and sophistication. Our favorite look was the all-white, long-sleeve pant jumpsuit. Complete with floral embellishments and additional flounce transitioning into a light train, this pant suit challenges the classic concept of romance.

The ADEAM collection channeled both Victorian matriarch and the rebellious body-pierced punk rocker. Designer, Hankako Maeda, said she was inspired by Japanese Lolita fashion. Maeda explains, "I really wanted this collection to be about expressing individuality and strong femininity".

Erin Fetherston described her Fall 2017 collection, Pursuit of Rhapsody, as "romantic, bohemian and free-spirited" After becoming a mother, Featherston's flirty signature style transitioned to relaxed and looser fittings.

Michael Costello's collection was full of lingerie-inspired lace gowns. Channeling the retro trends of the 70s, models were styled with massive perms and strong red lips...  A look that I'll never tire of!

NYLON Project x NYFW: Giving a Face to Homelessness

Tuesday Night, NYCSTYLIST attended the launch of the NYLON Project x NYFW which aims to raise awareness and provide meals to New York City’s homeless. Founder, Jordana Guimaraes, set the goal to provide 1,500 meals before the February 7th event.

The launch included a runway show with both sponsors and meal recipients as well as performances by FAULKNER, Chenelle, and Season 11 finalist of The Voice Wé McDonald. Previously homeless rapper and songwriter, Young MG, also performed. NYLON Project supporters, Christina Milian, Miss New York Nicole Kulovany, and more walked in the fashion show with the meal recipient whom they have sponsored.

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Floral on the SAG Award's Red Carpet

On Sunday evening, Hollywood’s biggest stars hit the red carpet for the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Floral was a noticeable trend on this year's red carpet. These six women transformed the traditional delicacy of the floral print to create bold and edgy looks. 

Emma Stone walked the red carpet in a stunning lingerie-inspired Alexander McQueen gown adorned in ornate floral printed lace and embroidery. The actress received the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her role in La La Land.

Hidden Figures actress Taraji P Henson arrived in a beautifully embellished Reem Acra gown accessorized with diamond Nirav Modi rings and earrings. The elements of lace, intricate beading, and choice of blush color create a romantic feel to Henson's look. 

Julia Louis Dreyfus accepted her second SAG award for Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in the HBO series Veep. Dreyfus arrived wearing a black strapless Lela Rose gown printed with gold embroidered leaves, complementing gold earrings and a coiled necklace.

Sophia Bush wore a bold strapless Marchesa dress featuring heavy draped paneling revealing a three dimensional floral design within. Bush added drama to her look with a matching fuchsia eyeshadow.

Claire Foy accepted her award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, in a deep-v blush Valentino piece adorned in a green and white floral printed tulle. The black tulle adds edge to the contrasting conservative feel of the light pink and orange collared neckline.

Kaley Cuoco, nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, wore an ultra feminine Marchesa gown designed with pastel blush and baby blue tulle to create a true sense of delicacy.

The 90's Are Back

Styles once considered modern are forgotten and reborn again through the decades. Many trends often cycle their way through the eras and back onto the streets. Modern day street style is overwhelmingly familiar to the colors, trends and easiness of the 90's.

The craze for statement tees is no exception. In the midst of the recent election cycle, designers have taken to resurrecting slogan tees to express messages of both unity and turmoil. Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri showcased support for novelist and speaker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s with the phrase “we should all be feminists". Michael Kors designed an oversized cashmere pullover with the expression “love” for both men and women. Haider Ackermann showed statement tees “Silence" and “Be Your Own Hero" in support of the nonprofit Silent Soldier for veterans and active military.

Denim, the staple fabric of the 90’s, feeds into the continuation of the effortless look and feel of 2017. Adding individualism and personalization, modern day trends play on the vintage style of frayed and embellished jeans and jackets. Our predicted jean trends show popularity in high waisted, ultra-wide leg and boot-cut hems, and loose light wash styles. Statement pieces such as Gucci’s appliquéd mid-rise flared jeans provide simplicity and funk through patchwork and detailed embroidery.

The appreciation for belts is in full swing too. This 90's accessory adds both a taste of personality and a cinched look to those loose denim pants. Vintage western style belts are making a reappearance as well with large buckles and embellishments. Two of our favorite pieces designed by Barney’s are constructed of black leather and feature engraved silvertone hardware. Both thick and thin, these leather accessories are statement pieces not to be ignored in 2017.

Golden Globe Couples 2017

The 74th annual Golden Globes red carpet captured charming moments of Hollywood’s most well known and elite. Among all of the glam, four couples made quite an impression.

Model Chrissy Teigen accompanied husband John Legend to introduce the montage for his movie La La Land. Redefining the red carpet, Teigen arrived wearing an intricate laced Marchesa gown, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and a Jimmy Choo clutch. John Legend complemented his wife wearing a classic fitted Gucci tuxedo and bow tie.

Saturday Night Live anchor Brad Hall accompanied Golden Globes DJ, and wife, Julia Louis-Dreyfus in complimenting black and white ensembles. Julia Louis-Dreyfus wore a contrasting one shoulder Georges Chakra gown paired with Chopard jewels, Ferragamo shoes, and a Roger Vivier clutch. Hall wore a traditional black tuxedo and skinny tie with his signature rimmed glasses.

Actress Angela Bassett wore a pink flounce off-the-shoulder gown from the Spring 2017 collection of Christian Siriano and Erica Courtney jewels. Actor and husband Courtney B. Vance wore a dark grey John Varvatos tuxedo featuring a black shawl collar and skinny tie.

Actress Annette Bening arrived wearing an elegant long-sleeve Pamella Roland gown accessorizing with a gold clutch and red lip. Husband, actor, and filmmaker Warren Beatty complemented Bening's timeless look in a classic black Giorgio Armani tuxedo and bowtie.  

Fashion Hunt Like a New Yorker in These Four Key Neighbourhoods

Originally story by Christina Gonzales for Billy, a new kind of travel app from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

The way fashion varies from neighborhood to neighborhood in New York, it’s like an intricate puzzle that outsiders must piece together. From the Nike-ankle-sock-wearing hipsters in Williamsburg to the tailored togetherness of the Upper East Side, each area exhibits a distinct sartorial vibe.

WARM, Winnie Beattie and Rob Magnotta's Mott Street shop

Many travellers get sucked in by the gravity of the city’s various high streets – namely, Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue and lately, the increasingly popular Meatpacking District, home to brands like AllSaints, Vince and Diane von Furstenburg (who basically coined the All-American wrap dress).

For those who want to walk on a wilder side, however, there’s Laura Solin-Valdina (also known as NYCSTYLIST), fashion stylist to Manhattan socialites like Diana Taylor (Michael Bloomberg’s long-time partner) and Wall Street CEOs. Solin-Valdina’s everyday job is to sift through the clutter of New York boutiques to find quality clothing and shopping experiences that only a New Yorker would know about.

Here, Solin-Valdina gives Billy an insider’s look at off-the-beaten path retailers and the street style trends in key New York neighborhoods.

Upper East Side

Watch women walk down the picturesque, tree-lined streets of the Upper East Side and you’ll notice a pattern: fitted mini dresses are paired with boxy, cropped jackets (tailored, of course) and chunky stacked heels. “And to complete that look you definitely need a small-sized cross-body purse, which is very on trend right now,” Solin-Valdina says.

Tucked away on 69th Street between Madison Avenue and Fifth is Fivestory, a hyper-curated boutique of women’s ready-to-wear clothing, shoes and accessories from designers including Alexander Wang, Carolina Herrera and Celine. With a shoe department that measures 10-by-10 feet and a hand-picked selection of handbags, shoppers are likely to find their one of a kind – whether it be a statement cropped jacket, pair of leather ankle boots or a patterned crossbody – here.

Meanwhile, no trip to the Upper East Side is complete without the traditional brownstone shopping experience. Find classic yet cool women’s everyday line Veronica Beard at 988 Madison Ave. where sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard opt out of the boxy atmosphere of most clothing stores. Instead, they show their line at an apartment, and shoppers feel like they’re like they’ve been invited to a friend’s home.

Garment District and Kips Bay

“The common element between the Garment District and Kips is that they are home to a lot of the fashion and design schools. In the Garment District, on the west side of town, you have the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Parsons School of Design, and on the east side, you have the School of Visual Arts,” explains Solin-Valdina. “They’re both areas where you can let loose and try anything. Some things look good, and some things don’t but creativity is definitely appreciated.”

Think: eccentric designs, unexpected pops of colour and bold accessories. “It could be a classic jacket with an exaggerated shoulder pad or a shoe with an exaggerated bow of some sort,” Solin-Valdina states.

For two retailers that epitomize the creative nature of each district, take Bene Rialto (Garment District) and Dover Street Market (Kips Bay). The former, just around the corner from Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue, is a five-floor townhouse, experiential event space and fashion accelerator for emerging local designers. In Bene Rialto’s retail marketplace, you’ll find everything from chunky, bright-red bangles made by independent jewellery designer Ona Chan to gender-neutral totes by Ro Bags.

New York’s Dover Street Market, (which has sister locations in London, Ginza and Beijing) meanwhile, is part fashion-art gallery, part luxury retailer. Brands like Gucci, J.W. Anderson Men’s and Raf Simons create capsule collections for the store that you can’t find anywhere else.  

Dover Street Market

Nolita and Bowery

In Nolita and Bowery, the aesthetic is rock ’n’ roll-meets-boho: “It’s cool and chic rather than proper and polished. You’ll see maxi dresses, layered pants, chunky shoes, hats, accessories, fringe, draping and a lot of black,” explains Solin-Valdina. Just park outside of the Bowery Hotel, New York City’s trendiest celebrity haunt and you might just spot Robert Pattinson walking out of the building in fitted ripped jeans and a wide-brimmed hat.

John Varvatos Bowery studio captures the men’s rock ’n’ roll vibe to a T. It’s located in the old CBGB music club at 315 Bowery, which closed in 2006; the Varvatos team preserved parts of the club by restoring bits of its interior (they even kept the graffiti on the toilets). The ambiance sets the scene for Varvatos’ collection of leather jackets, Chelsea boots, and black velvet scarves.

The boho lovers should head to indie boutique WARM at 181 Mott St., where Hawaiian export Winnie Beattie and her husband Rob Magnotta spend their days scoping out clothing and accessories for men, women and children that evoke sunshine, mountains, family and travel. Expect to see a wide range of wares – pieces by British designer Isabel Marant, Parisian skate-casual brand Cuisse de grenouille and swimwear line Solid and Striped.

Williamsburg

Williamsburg is home to trend-following under-35s who sport over-the-top vintage accessories. “I always joke that my husband’s architect friends try and outdo one another with their eyeglasses,” says Solin-Valdina. Warby Parker is a favourite destination for hipster specs.

You’ll spot a lot of low-high mixing and matching: fitted boyfriend jeans with lace-up brogue shoes and ankle socks, and flowy skirts with oversized jackets and combat boots. “Williamsburg also has that ‘f--- you’ attitude,” Solin-Valdina explains. “People there are like, ‘I’m going to wear this beautiful white lace dress with some s--- kicker, and I’m going to look great … and by the way, don’t touch anything that I have on.’”

For local Brooklynites, consignment shops are where it’s at. At Eva Gentry Consignment on the trendy Atlantic Avenue strip, you’ll be able to nab designer items at a lower cost. Gentry is meticulous about the items she brings into her store, so expect high-end goods in pristine condition, and new stock – Guidi boots, a Marni belt and Acne jeans, for instance – are posted on the shop’s Instagram daily.