February 12, 2014
by fashion pulse contributor
[Images via WWD]
If there ever was a collection so wearable, you wanted to drop everything and order five looks (at the very
least), it would be courtesy of Lyn Devon. While the designer has always catered to a girl that’s after functional wares so luxe, they’re sure to be timeless, this season’s all that and more. In short, it’s exciting—quite lively, even, with a brand new color palette that includes bold shades like bright tomato and fuchsia.
Picture Margot Tenenbaum walking down Madison Avenue in the ‘60s, and you’ve landed upon Devon’s declared inspiration. However, I can’t help but mash Margot’s quirky look—that’s felt in pop graphic prints like cats, polka-dots, and daisies—with that of uptown girl Charlotte York’s, since all of the pieces are finished with well-tailored, structural elements that lend a classic touch.
While the line’s styling cues are certainly smart—from a cashmere sweater that’s tied and draped around the neck like a scarf to a cropped, live-in wool sweater and jacquard trouser combo—the entire range is versatile. In fact, it’s likely you’ll want to mix-and-match just about everything. And, with the way the cashmere jumpers, structured suits, and camelhair turtlenecks come together seamlessly, it’s definitely possible.
As I left Devon’s presentation, I couldn’t get one charcoal off-the-shoulder jumpsuit out of my mind. And then there was that gorgeous suede material in a deep eggplant that came by way of a T-shirt, a dress, and a crewneck coat. Needless to say, as soon as I got home, I threw on my scarlet-red vintage tunic and a pair of tights. Because that’s what catching a glimpse of a really great collection will do to you—it’ll inspire and call to action. You’ll be dreaming about the looks until the moment they can become your own.
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