New York's finest showed their wares this week, with such a dichotomy of trends prevailing, it leaves us dying to see what Europe will turn out in the coming weeks.
Michael Kors always paints the most fabulous women. This season she is all about mixing hard and soft. Tailored jackets and trench coats mingled nicely with whispy white presses and leaf print bandeaus. Midriff bearing bold print tops paired with matching pencil skirts is alluring, not trampy. Kors also surprisingly included cold weather items such as luxe fur chubby's and cashmere shrugs that reverse to sable to his jet-set customer.
Mr. de la Renta had a little something for everyone this season. For the chic lady who lunches, an updated skirt suit with gathered lapel jacket in over sized houndstooth. For the costume-ist, a black sheer lace blouse with drama filled sleeves paired with a bold graphic print skirt. And for evening, a narrow equal column gown with layers trimmed in pearls, paired with white lace and pearl booties, and miles of pearls wrapped around her neck, 'nuff said. The house, thankfully, did offer a smattering of what he is known for, innocent white cotton dresses, and pastel silk faille party dresses.
Tommy Hilfiger spoke everyone's language when he brought the beach to NYC this week. #Californication, #CaliforniaDaze, #LifeisaBeach were all used to describe the happy So-Cal vibe of the show. The sun/surf/skate culture blends effortlessly with Mr. Hilfiger's preppy, bright, athletic persona. Fabric of choice to demonstrate this blending of cultures - Neoprene! Yet again, this sought after fabric has made another appearance on the runways. Maillot bathing suits, rash-gueard type tees, mini-dresses and even jeans are backed in the stretchy fabric, which leads to quite a flattering result. Mr. Hilfiger also acknowledged the presence of basketball jerseys worn as dresses by women today. He elevated the polyester blend ones we know, with a luxe leather version embroidered with the number "1".
Trends: Keep hitting the gym ladies, Pastels, Sport, Menswear, Bold Prints
Ralph Lauren closes NYFW each season, this post will be updated when that show is available.
Images courtesy of style.com
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