One of our favorite shows to attend at New York fashion week is Sally LaPointe . From concept to production her runway presentations are shows in the true sense of the word transporting attendees into another world for a few minutes. For Spring the inspiration revolved around decaying architecture, more precisely  “The Renwick Ruins” in Staten Island, New York. Ethereal and bold, silhouettes are long and fluid with a succession of sharp and soft angles. Highly Snobette approved independently of  any pop star endorsements. On the next page we give you a glimpse of the ambiance backstage via Hannah Newbery. More runway images to follow.

Staying true to artisan craftsmanship Yestadst Millinery launched  their Spring collection at Trend Land’s  new  Touch Concept store with installation combining Yestadt’s hats and art work by Claire Duport. The rotation of  2 exclusive unisex hat styles in variius hues, lasts until May 14, 2011. Visit the web store here, while you can view more images on the next page via Trendland  shot by Hannah Newbery.

Ivana Helsinki’s show at Lincoln Centers Studio ended Fashion Week with the peacefulness and slavic melancholy of Scandinavian moods. The show began with a beautiful film playing over the entrance of the runway, titled “Velvet Lake.” The name embodies the mood of the film and of the entire show– reocurring patterns in warm tones, flowly dresses, peacock feathers, knits and velvet and bold patterned boots. In many ways it was the label’s designer, Paola Ivana Suhonen, hommage to her Finnish heritage. The show felt moody and at times heavy, but at the same time like a fairy tale of young women, waiting to be told. Pictures and text Hannah Newbery.

Earlier this week we attended L’effrontée boutique ’s Spring 2011 short film screening , illustrating the retail concept’s aesthetic while setting the tone for their lustworthy Spring ‘11 assortment.Irreverent and sexy, feminine, sensual but never girly.The concept retailer blends a well curated mix of high end as well as underground labels,  making L’effrontée thoroughly Highsnobette approved.On the next page a few images that aptly translate the mood of the festivities courtesy of Hannah Newbery.