September 15, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
During a season when shedding the sleeves is all but mandatory, it’s interesting to see the stark opposite — and an abundance of them, at that! Long sleeves, taking on new dimensions, have been spotted left and right on the runways this season, and its appearance has been everything but subtle. A “more is more” approach is certainly one way to describe it, with sleeves kissing the sky at the shoulder seams, ruffles running vertically down them, bare shoulders peaking out of cut-outs, and even pleating billowing out from the delicate wrist lines.
A bell shape, growing ever-popular this season for pants, has made its way upward and into the sleeve, in fabrics that range from filmy chiffon to starched cotton and stretch ponte knit. Favorites include a sophisticated eveningwear take on a bell sleeve at Tadashi Shoji, puckered and ruffled perfection at Marissa Webb, and a brunch-worthy blue and white striped pumped up and puffed out sleeve at Jill Stuart. Which is your favorite? See the slideshow above for our top picks of the season.
September 14, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
One of the more prominent trends at this seasons New York Fashion Week is the completely monochromatic look. An outfit composed of a singular color can effortlessly pull a look together, and can be tweaked to fit within any season, time, or temperature. As this trend seems to consistently be a favorite this season, designers producing this look for their Spring/Summer 2017 collections put their own new spin on a not-so-new idea. Nicholas K drew inspiration from the desert and a wide range of earth tones, showcasing monochromatic looks in loose fitting, flowing silk fabrics.
Telfar used daring, bright tones, which were inspired by paint chips found at Home Depot and classic “Old Navy” color palettes. Many of the looks, including one shown above, were even paired with a matching bag of the same color. Marcel Ostertag‘s most recent collection featured many all-white looks, which can easily be grouped into ultra-feminine, bohemian style.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers this season are interpreting the classic monochromatic look.
September 11, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
Just as fall is about to begin, New York Fashion Week is taking us past the colder seasons and right into Spring/Summer 2017. There are still plenty of shows to come, but key trends for the next summer season are already making themselves known. Long, effortless silhouettes, eccentric prints, and monochromatic looks all make the list, but many designers are choosing to showcase one of the most classic, and uber-girly trends of them all: ruffles. Jill Stuart took a well-fitting, subtle and modern approach in her most recent collection, showing her signature black and white looks with complementing ruffle detailing. Contrasting that was found in Brock Collection, whose use of bold ruffle detailing on the slits of midi skirts made a huge statement on the runway.
Creatures of Comfort and Marissa Webb went with perhaps the most attractive route to this trend seen thus far, and chose to incorporate smaller ruffles into blouses and breezy sundresses. Ruffles played a key role in Webb’s collection, who reiterated before her show that she aims to dress the New York, modern, feminine woman. Click through the slideshow above to see more of how this season’s designers incorporated the ruffle trend into their collections, a look that will surely make its way into your summer wardrobe, if it isn’t there already.
February 23, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
We’re now midway through London Fashion Week,and most designers are keeping it autumn-classic in the accessories department, with a color palette full of earthy blues, greens, and khakis, and the easily visible abundance of leather, python, and crocodile accents. Anya Hindmarch channeled the Eighties with her Pac-Man inspired collection, filled with bags of all types- from clutches to backpacks. Most were made in leather, crocodile, and snakeskin materials in camel, grey, and deep burgundy hues, each detailed with repeating star or square patterns perfectly fitting in with her video game themed runway. Burberry incorporated mostly compact, handheld bags with a thick, belt-like strap,and using very similar materials. Each piece featured a variety of color, most containing shades of brown, olive green, and yellow. Straps were finished with oversized buckles and metal embellishments, coinciding with a very military influenced collection.
Mulberry‘s Johnny Coca aimed to show looks depicting women that he had seen on the streets on London. The brand’s biggest money-maker, their bags, were truly a staple in the show. They were structured, with color blocking detail, chain and leather straps, and tones of green, navy, and beige python. Vivienne Westwood Red Label fits well into this group, inspired by Renaissance artists Donatello and El Greco, and also showing structured bags in beige and deep blue. Click through the slideshow above to see how others interpreted this classic autumn accessories trend.
