The Milly Mag

MICHELLE’S VIEW: MILLY SELENA DRESS

MILLY founder and designer Michelle Smith stopped by the MILLY NYC boutique (73rd and Madison) to try on a few of her favorite Spring ‘16 looks. 

Here, she mugs for the camera in a MILLY best-seller, the MILLY Selena dress, an off the shoulder dress we can barely keep in stock. In luxurious and comfortable Italian Cady with flattering cascade sleeves, this one is a show-stopper - available in black and red. Hurry, get one! 

GET YOUR OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS

JUST IN: MILLY BEETLE TOP

Is anyone more gorgeous than Olivia Palermo in one of our favorite tops of the season, the MILLY Beetle Top?

With a nod to sculptural architecture, this top is a surefire attention-getter. We love it paired with MILLY culottes, wide leg pants that exude a so-right-now look.

PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR STEP.

It’s that time of year...time to party. Throw on your favorite MILLY dress and join us for rooftop cocktails at one of our favorite NYC spots. 

Two of our favorite dresses for the season will carry you through every occasion. 

From left to right:

THE MILLY MULTISTRIPE KNIT: This dress is a surefire hit--crafted in luxurious knit in vibrant colors, it can take you from day to night. 

THE MILLY SELENA DRESS IN FLAME: This dress is a MILLY best-seller. With its sensual off the shoulder silhouette and cascade sleeves, you’ll be the life of the party, not to mention on-trend. 

MICHELLE’S VIEW: MILLY MILA MINI DRESS

(Try saying that three times fast...) 

MILLY designer and founder Michelle Smith snapped a casual pic of herself in the MILLY design studio wearing one of her favorite modern romantic looks for Spring ‘16. The MILLY Mila Mini dress features a body skimming off the shoulder silhouette, super sensual and perfect for spring. 

GET THE OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS

MICHELLE’S VIEW: MILLY VANESSA DRESS 

MILLY designer Michelle Smith heading out for the night in the MILLY Vanessa dress, a minimalist approach to evening wear. Crafted in luxurious Italian Cady fabric, its vibrant, saturated color makes it pop. 

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GIVE WINTER THE COLD SHOULDER

Here at MILLY HQ, we live for summer, when the days are long and the hemlines are short. Our favorite trend for spring is the off-the shoulder trend: it is an absolute must in every fashion girl’s wardrobe, whether you go for an off-the-shoulder top and pair it with culottes for a downtown look or whether you go for an off the shoulder dress, you won’t miss the mark in this piece. 

SHOP OFF THE SHOULDER

AS SEEN IN BRIDES: GET THE ISLAND LOOK

Who’s ready for Spring break? Get all of your packing essentials all in one place with our luxurious MILLY Cabana swimwear and resort collection. Find vibrant prints, gorgeous fabrics and consistent fit sure to turn heads.

SHOP MILLY CABANA

MALIN ACKERMAN IN MILLY

Billions star Malin Ackerman shined in MILLY at the LA Vanity Fair x Stuart Weitzman luncheon to celebrate one of our other faves, Elizabeth Banks.  

GET THE LOOK: 

MILLY Chevron Brocade Top

NYFW BACKSTAGE BEAUTY REPORT: MILLY FALL 2016 

Get a headstart on the beauty look you’ll want to copy this fall... 

HAIR

To temper the feminine silhouettes of the collection, Creative Director Bob Recine led a team of experts to create an understated look. Simple and textured with a definitive middle part, models wore their hair slightly tousled and loosely tied for a sexy, undone look.

MAKE-UP

Makeup master Romy Soleimani created a minimalist look featuring a pop of pastels.

NAILS

Nails polished off the look with understated flair in a neutral shade.

For more behind-the-scenes access, watch a day in the life of MILLY founder and designer, Michelle Smith and don’t forget to follow our Instagram feed @millybymichelle for all things #NYFW 2015.

BACKSTAGE REPORT: MILLY FALL ‘16 

Curious what it’s like backstage at the MILLY FALL ‘16 Fashion Show? We’ve got you covered.

Click through the slideshow above to get an inside look.

9:30 AM: My production team, Dizon Inc., arrives on-site first. They have produced MILLY fashion shows for years so they’re total pros - I’m in good hands. They oversee load-in and the set direction.

11:45 AM: Backstage catering arrives. 

12:00 PM: The models, makeup, hair and nail teams arrive at Pier 59 Studios.It’s organized chaos! Hair, makeup, and nails are hugely important to my show - every detail matters, so it takes a lot of time to perfect the look on each model. 

12:30 PM: I quickly get my hair and makeup done Romy and Bob while I prep for backstage interviews. This season, I was inspired by the intimacy of winter.

1:30 PM: Backstage interviews start–I have a full schedule, but I love walking everyone through the collection personally. It’s the first time anyone outside of my own team has seen it, a big moment.

2:00 PM: Time for  rehearsal. The models walk in custom-made Manolo Blahniks with hundreds of people watching–you can imagine why we need a rehearsal…

2:15 PM.: The models are dressed in their first looks, and I can’t wait to see the collection come to life.

3:00 PM: SHOW TIME!

RUNWAY REPORT: FALL 2016 COLLECTION

The MILLY Fall ‘16 ready-to-wear, evening and handbag collection made its Runway debut this week for #NYFW to a full house made up of the New York fashion insiders, from global buyers and fashion editors to influencers, bloggers and street style stars.

In case you missed a #MILLYmoment, we have you covered with a full recap of the day below.

WATCH THE MILLY FALL ‘16 VIDEO HERE

THE COLLECTION:

Inspired by the intimacy of winter, MILLY founder and designer Michelle Smith created a rich, layered collection that played with proportion - masculine/feminine, intricate/streamlined, luxurious/utilitarian. 

Color: Metallics, jewel tones such as ruby reds, emeralds, petal, powder blue and navy.

Fabric: Smith conceptualized and custom designed textiles and bonded fabrics using luxurious duchess satin and cutting-edge embossed neoprene.  

Silhouette: With the use of refined draping techniques and precise minimalist tailoring, the collection featured dramatic, sculptural cascading silhouettes.

The handbags: In gorgeous textures and luxurious leathers, the collection was elevated with chic MILLY handbags in a range of slouchy shapes. For a glimpse of the latest Fall handbags trends, check out our MILLY FALL '15 Handbags Round-up.

MILLY on The Coveteur

We’re huge fans of The Coveteur, our go-to site for all things inspirational. So we were thrilled when they contacted us and wanted to pay a visit to MILLY headquarters. Just days before the MILLY New York Fashion week runway show, they got a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes. Let’s just say they had MILLY designer Michelle Smith dancing on her desk.  

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FRONT ROW FOX: KATHERINE MCNAMARA

Actress Katherine McNamara got in the MILLY spirit, sitting front row at the MILLY FW ‘16 runway show. 

Get her modern, bold look - it’s new in stock, straight from the MILLY Spring ‘16 runway, here:

MILLY Elisa Dress

MILLY Rainbow Clutch

GET INSPIRED: MILLY FALL ‘16 

The MILLY Fall ‘16 runway show showcased MILLY designer Michelle Smith’s new look for the season - layers of luxurious European fabrics, bright pops of color and unexpected silhouettes. 

WATCH THE RUNWAY SHOW

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