by Jacqueline Rodgers
The Show: Raoul
The Theme: Geometric, feminine, and ultra0glamorous
The Color Palette: Black and white, red, navy, and golden, pastel blue, fuchsia, and jade
About the Collection: Raoul hit it out of the ballpark with its fall/winter 2014 Ready to Wear Collection and the launch of its new accessories collection. The collection is truly distinct, for it could act as a complete wardrobe, containing pieces for virtually any occasion. From casual jumpsuits to elegant gowns, ornate handbags to catchall totes, to the wide variety of footwear, Raoul’s collection tends to the wearer’s every need.
The Show: Erin Fetherston
The Theme: Inspired by the legendary Barbizon Hotel, a destination for young women in pursuit of big city dreams, Fetherston’s collection of truly feminine dresses express a certain sentiment — a charmed life awaits, and we need only to dress the part in order to arrive
The Color Palette: Wintery pastels and dazzling hues of emerald, sapphire, and ruby
About the Collection: Erin Fetherston really knows how to make a woman feel like a sophisticated lady. Her use of delicate laces and rich textures create dresses that leave long-lasting impressions. Elegant gowns feature lush velvet and romantic floral prints, while cocktail dresses make a statement with their shine.
The Show: Hache
The Theme: The avant-garde gamine
The Color Palette: Red, navy, khaki, golden, brown, and black
About the Collection: For fall/winter 2014, designer Mauela Arcari paired bold colors with neutrals for a dazzling effect. Cropped shapes played well under the voluminous outerwear, which ranged from plaid to houndstooth and leopard, found in shearling, mohair, felt, and even lurex.
