September 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[All Images via WWD]
The Show: VPL by Victoria Bartlett:
The Theme: “Fashion Active”
The Color Palette: Yellow, Heather Grey, Black, Cream, Aqua, Teal, Turquoise
The Signature, Standout Look: Every ensemble was comprised of breathable, stretch fabric done in a way that proved that freshness and originality can happen not only for the fashion industry, but to the health and wellness industry as well. Regardless of trends, a constant necessity for clothing that allows for rigorous activity remains, hence, VPL’s SS ’14 collection differs from traditional active wear in that it allows its range of customers to express high end style and individuality whether bouncing between runway shows or taking classes at Soul Cycle.
The Show: Chadwick Bell
The Theme: Sporty Office Chic
The Color Palette: Ivory, Navy, Black, and Grey
The Signature, Standout Look: Bell’s SS ’14 collection brought an edgy and tasteful flare to classic sportswear. Oversized blazers, trousers, blouses and skirts created a focal point for sportswear-inspired pieces while allowing for a bit of subversiveness, versatility, and grace. With the inclusion of lipsticks in bright red hues, each Bell model appeared to be ready for a plethora of occasions
-Celina Vicioso
September 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Lyn Devon Spring/Summer 2014
The Theme: Sahara Chic, Inspired by a Trip to Morocco
The Color Palette: Neutral, Light Tones; Shades of Green, Nude, and Brown
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: The most stunning look from the collection is comprised of a long teal silk scarf and dress adorned with a one-of-a-kind calligraphic pattern created for Devon’s collection. The pattern uses imagery that appears to be closely related to that of Moroccan culture. When thinking of Moroccan calligraphy one may consider only beige desert tones. Both the scarf and the dress juxtapose the literal desert scene through the use of teal fabric, easily representative of water. A contrast, yes; however, the teal fabric as an allusion to water is consistent with the airy, light and flowing nature of the entire collection.
-Celina Vicioso
September 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[Image via WWD]
The Show: Duckie Brown Spring 2014
The Theme: Fruit Cart Vendors & a Gender Bending Play on Proportion
The Color Palette: White, navy, and khaki
Signature Look of the Collection: Steven Cox and Daniel Silver’s latest collection for Duckie Brown subverted the notions of gender roles in a sartorial context, as the lyrics “dress like a boy, talk like a girl” quite appropriately boomed through the space to a techno-tribal beat
Smock-like shirts were layered over pants, tailored micro-shorts peeked out from under long overcoats and apron-like tops. A strong play with proportion added to the designers’ dialogue on gender and fashion, as shorts grazed the models’ thighs, sleeves of jackets and blazers were shortened, and as it was revealed eventually, what seemed to be shorts were actually skirts, slit up the front and back. While each piece presented was a characteristic staple of a man’s wardrobe, Cox and Daniel crafted them in lace-like materials.
As the collection unfolded, there was also a shift from strict tailoring- connoting traditional expectations of masculinity- to a more relaxed silhouette as the clinical white cottons of the first looks were replaced with burlap and linen.
-Lucas Dawson
September 6, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[All images via MBFashionWeek.com]
Noon by Noor: While most designers seem to be exercising restraint when it comes to prints, you can most definitely give a resounding yes to the category with Noon by Noor, who mixed pastels with deeper hues in an eclectic manner that just felt modern and new.
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