CND For Libertine Fall/Winter 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

For Libertine Fall/Winter 2015, the clothing and nails were an assortment of shimmering, glittering, molten artwork.

The elite artists of the CND Design Lab Team created eye-catching, golden nails, constructed with CND® Liquid & Powder, painted with VINYLUX® Weekly Polish and embellished with CND® Additives and a variety of unconventional materials and architectural accessories. 

Abstract shark teeth nails, inspired by baguettes on the sleeves of the Libertine garments, featured blinding gold studs in varying textures with one giant shark tooth extending halfway up the finger. Models also donned chandelier chains reminiscent of dripping melted gold, which were webbed together between the fingers for an over-the-top molten metal effect. The lavish 3D looks were tricked out with 2,500 hand-placed paillettes, 600 feet of gold chain and 110 individually sculpted shark teeth. 

Photos by Jennifer Graylock/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

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

Here's a peak backstage at Thomas Wylde Fall/Winter 2015, with skincare by Caudalie, Beauty Blender, makeup by Kathy Jeung for Smashbox Cosmetics, hair by Eric Gabriel for Oribe and nails by Zoya. 

The models prepped up with Caudalie's Vinosource Moisturizing Matifying Fluid, Divine Oil, Beauty Elixir, Premier Cru Elixir, Premier Cru the Eye Cream, Vinoperfect Radiance Serum and Lip Conditioner. 

To create the makeup look, Kathy Jeung used Smashbox's Halo Highlighting Wand, Photo Finish 24 Hour Shadow Primer and Full Exposure Palette. 

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