cynthia rowley fall 2014

February 13, 2014

Fall 2014 Trend: Cranberry

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Forgot that punchy, orangey-red hue that’s been so popular the past few seasons, as everything for fall 2014 is coming up…cranberry! Call it Bordeaux, Merlot, maroon, deep red, but whatever you name it, just know it’s a very important color for the upcoming fall/winter 2014 season! You can of course start to incorporate the color into your wardrobe now, taking the lead from how these designers pair and texturize the hue! Here’s a few of my favorite examples below:

Nicholas K Fall 2014

[All Images via ELLE.com]

Nicholas K showed the shade on a shrunken shawl collar sweater, inspired by menswear yet given soe feminine updates by the ultra soft and black tone fur trim.

Tadashi Shoji Fall 2014

Tashashi Shoji naturally takes a sophisticated approach, softening it up with tiers of sheer lace, appropriate for fall in a long sleeve form and sheer hosiery.

cynthia rowley fall 2014

Cynthia Rowley goes cranberry on cranberry on cranberry, also using a touch of fur but harmonizing the look with some retro pastels and funky socks to add a bit of individuality to the look.

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Pamella Roland worked the shade into opulent eveningwear by utlizing a subtly geometric pattern paired with an ultra plush  fur collar, a bright lip, and glistening  high boots.
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Nicole Miller went a bit more high voltage in the shade AND the garment, horizontally quilting the sleeves of the moto jacket for added dimension and matching it with the reddish tone that appeared in the dress.
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J.Crew also took a slightly different approach to the shade, styling it to monochromatic perfection, but also muting the shade a notch or two, making it appear as more of a dusty rose.

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Backstage at Reed Krakoff, Michelle Saunders for essie went for a vampy look on the toes, with  two coats of “carry on” with a polished top coat of “good to go” to accentuate the killer footwear in the collection.

February 12, 2014

NYFW Fall 2014: Cynthia Rowley

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cynthia rowley fall 2014

[Images courtesy of Cynthia Rowley]

To be blunt about it, Cynthia Rowley’s not afraid to get weird. And, when you’re in the presence of her clothing—a complete collection at that—you can’t help but sense the overwhelming energy of such eccentricity. You start to feed off of it. You step into the designer’s realm and, suddenly, her offbeat looks start to make a whole lot of sense. Yes, I could totally rock those mustard culottes with a cropped, satin turtleneck, you start to think to yourself.

For fall 2014, Rowley is taking us to that happy place once again. Thigh-high leather slouch boots and bright pumps act as the foundation for a wide range of wares. But, if I had to describe the line collectively, I might say something like, “Ultra-mod chick boards a spaceship, and brings along her Lite Brite.”

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Yes, these designs are every bit as fun as you might imagine. Neoprene, one of Rowley’s go-to fabrics, is fashioned into tunics and flare-leg jumpsuits, and then enhanced with contrasting stripes. Drop-waist dresses get a flirty touch with rows of button embellishments and flouncy hemlines. And, a rainbow motif is echoed throughout the entire range.

Aside from the vibrant color palette, there’s a rainbow graphic that can be found on a number of silk separates. Plus, chunky, two-tone belt bracelets complement bunches of teardrop-shaped leaves that are scattered about on skirts, tanks, and the side panels of pockets. Oh, and there are short, fur-trimmed scarves that add a finishing touch to the ensembles. However, there are plenty of pieces (like a psychedelic mini festooned with a mishmash of metal objects) that really don’t need a single accoutrement.