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
February 12, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[All Images via WWD.com]
The Show: Lyn Devon Fall 2013
The Theme: Upstate Cozy & Ladylike
“Upstate” was the buzzword used to describe the inspiration behind her fall 2013 collection. Devon added cozy sweaters, and menswear inspired oversized coats to illustrate a feeling of country life vs. city life.
Color Palette: The colors ranged from classic neutrals to vibrant pops of color like tangerine, lilac, and teal all in luxurious fabrics like cashmere, angora, and herringbone.
Standout Piece of the Collection: The oversized “Husband” coat with vintage Bakelite brooches!
The Show: General Idea Fall/Winter 2013 Menswear
The Theme: Inspired by “(The Path to Buddha ) A Tibetan Pilgrimage” by Steve McCurry
The Color Palette: Neutral grey with cobalt blue color-blocking; camel with bright mandarine orange, and pops of cream and black.
The Signature, Standout Look: There was no shortage of great coats with color blocking or racing stripes, paired with quilted and stretch wool pants hit at the ankle to showcase bright blue or black slip-on sneakers. A favorite was an orange -belted car coat over black print pant.
-Elaine Fioravanti of Best Dressed Ginger
September 14, 2012
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images via Style.com]
The Show: Tribune Standard
The Theme: Saharan voyage
The Color Palette: Desert neutrals including olive, toasted sesame, and sand
Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: The Moroccan influence is hard to miss in Tribune Standard’s spring collection, updating it with their signature silk prints paired with metallic tweeds, shear gauze, and crisp poplin. These beautiful fabrics were further embellished with metallic coins and shear insets adding a modern twist. The look that stole the show was matching gold tweed shorts and jacket set paired over an olive metallic coin top.
The Show: Lyn Devon
The Theme: America goes south of the border
The Color Palette: Tomato Red and Chocolate Brown
Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Like the designer intended, you can feel the handmade quality of each piece. The rich red, browns, and violets are all adorned with confetti embroidery, hand-knotted faille buds, and hand-punch holes along the seam of skirts and dresses. The fabrics are light and flowing, adding to the Mexican emphasis. The look that stood out the most was a bright yellow top and skirt combo that cinched at the waste. The shirt flowed seamlessly into the breezy skirt and look effortlessly perfect.
The Show: Carlos Campos
The Theme: Minimalist with bursts of color
The Color Palette: Watery blues, earthy greens, and warm golden yellows contrasted against crisp whites
Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Inspired by the modern designs of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, Carlos Campos seamlessly incorporated Clatrava’s minimalist approach and use of energetic colors. Oversized collars and elongated sleeves reflected the architectural influence as well. Campos did add his own twist with the integration of dots and stars on the prints.
-Danielle Sepanek
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