CND for The Blonds Fall/Winter 2015 at New York Fashion Week

CND unveiled 20 distinct nail designs at The Blonds Fall/Winter 2015 Show at MILK Studios during New York Fashion Week. Inspired by dystopian elements of several iconic films, the clothing and nails featured a clash of distressed and refined elements, best described as apocalyptic couture. 

The elite artists of the CND Design Lab Team handcrafted the nails and their dramatic embellishments with CND® Liquid & Powder and BRISA® Gel. Then, layers of high-shine color were applied using CND® SHELLAC® brand 14+ day nail color and VINYLUX® Weekly Polish, using innovative techniques to create matte suede texture. Accented with gold chrome accessories, textural elements and layering created serious dimension, while couture camouflage in industrial tones were embellished with hand-crafted molten paillettes. The bold 3D designs, which took over 900 combined hours to create, were pierced, draped, laced, torn and burnt, perfectly accessorizing The Blonds' theatrical collection.

Above photos by Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images for CND

Below photos by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for CND

- Kim Weling

Thomas Wylde Fall/Winter 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Thomas Wylde Fall/Winter 2015 is inspired by oil, water and sex. Among the black, white and grey palette is a printed charmeuse and separates including leather pants, fur, fringe, an oversized knit poncho and a black mini dress with crystal embroidery.  The collection had a sexy and sophisticated glamour chic look.

 Photos by Grant Friedman 

- Kim Weling

Asia Fashion Collection Fall/Winter 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

The Asia Fashion Collection Fall/Winter 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was comprised of six emerging designers from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong - TSUBASA SHINYO (Japan), ZOKUZOKUB (Japan), old honey (Japan), noirer (South Korea, Athen Chuang (Taiwan) and NelsonBlackle (Hong Kong). Here's a look at my favorite, most wearable looks from the show.

Photos by Grant Friedman

- Kim Weling

Sally LaPointe Fall/Winter 2015 at New York Fashion Week

Sally LaPointe Fall/Winter 2015 is inspired by German dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch. The collection features plenty of texture and fabrics including fur, knits, leather, sequins and satin, My favorite from this season's looks is the use of fringe for a luxe, glamorous look.

Photos by Grant Friedman

- Kim Weling

iiJin Fall/Winter 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

iiJin (pronounced e-gene and meaning 'precious' in Korean) presented a bold and refreshing Fall/Winter 2015 collection filled with leather jackets, red and black/white plaid separates, tweed, check shirts, black and white houndstooth and multi color sequin dresses. The looks have an edgy, street style with a rocker glam twist, right down to the shoes - black, white, sequin, gold, silver, studded and black/white plaid sneakers. 

- Kim Weling