March 5, 2018
by Rachael Comeau
The 80’s have seemingly been this season’s biggest trend, as elements from the decade have popped up in every city throughout fashion month. In New York, color seemed to play the biggest role on the runway, and many designers like Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, and Adam Selman opted for vibrant, 80’s inspired hues as opposed to subtle neutrals. At Tibi, a collection inspired by cities and architecture, featured bright orange, yellow, and blue, all in oversized, relaxed silhouettes. Jeremy Scott, who is often influenced by the 80’s decade, showed a sci-fi inspired collection featuring tracksuits, neon accessories, and puffer jackets in bold colors and metallic finishes.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers at NYFW interpreted the 80’s in their collections.
September 26, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
Another New York Fashion Week trend that is perfectly in keeping with the distancing from minimalism is the use of bright/neon colors. Sometimes called “highlighter hues,” palettes of bright, neon pinks, greens, oranges, and yellows took over the runways. This is unsurprising, due to the fact the the revival of 80’s decade trends has also been increasing over recent seasons. Designers like Marchesa, Naeem Khan, and Tracy Reese all ditched neutral, subdued pieces that make up the minimalism trend, and opted for a composition of eclectic, vibrant colors, all perfect for the warmer months of the year.
Stacey Bendet of Alice and Olivia, was inspired for her Spring 2018 collection by the iconic Chelsea Hotel in New York City. She got help from young artists in the city to create her designs, which included pieces like brightly colored suits and ruffled dresses in busy, floral prints. Tracy Reese debuted a collection of simple, staple style pieces, with the added lively statement of hot pink, graphic prints, and sequins.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers incorporated this color palette into their most recent collections.
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.
October 14, 2010
by fashionpulse
[Images via Elle.com]
Giles
One word that will never be used to describe Giles Deacon’s Spring 2011 clothes is monochromatic. Patterns and prints like wild hibiscuses and 90s polka dots were in full effect, a tribute to London club spot the Milk Bar and its eclectic clientele. Most notable were the punchy knits by Sid Bryan. Bright pink and orange accented patterns were quite reminiscent of an Atari video game. With color, knits, and clean lines, there was great texture and dimension to Deacon’s already happily overflowing cup.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
The radical was alive and kicking at Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label show. With political paraphernalia about an organization that represents death row and Guantanamo Bay inmates, and heart necklaces made to raise funds for the organization, Westwood’s politics seemed like a far cry from the easy, drapey dresses and relaxed plaids and stripes. Yet, the juxtaposition was just like those opposites attracting: this is what the privileged, dainty girl wears when she abandons her bourgeois roots to go out and save the world. Viva la revolución!
Jaeger London
There’s something to be said for clean, classic lines on wardrobe staples that Stuart Stockdale presented for spring 2011. It was a merging of two art worlds, fashion and actual art, as the designer said he was inspired by abstract artist Robyn Denny and the sculptor Rachel Whiteread. This was clearly evident in the incomparable form and structure, and the stark black and white palette with exclamations of blue, olive green, and peachy pink. From the corporate style maven to the elegant party girl, Jaeger London represented them all this season.
–Kaci Hamilton
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