Fashion Week Notebook | Zac Posen

February 13th, 2006

Zac Posen

Photo Credit:  NY Metro

Key Takeaways: This collection only reinforces why Zac Posen is one of the hottest new designers and why Sean “Diddy” Combs has a financial interest in the hip label. Swanky evening gowns demand the utmost attention, especially at the bottom where they drape dramatically. Zac has spiced up the traditional skirt suit, button-down white shirt, minidress, knit sweater, hooded sweatshirt, and tube top dress.

Color Palette: A Zac Posen girl would definitely not stand out because of her use of color. Every color used – navy blue, brown, black, ivory, white – is dimmed down.

Silhouettes: Zac takes the term wide and makes it even bigger. Long dresses are slim at the bodice and extremely baggy at the base. The classic white button-down shirt has been also expanded in the arms. Pantsuits are tailored close to the body and have slightly high shoulders. A Tarzan-style dress, cropped jackets, and high waists are also present.

Accessories Report: Leather belts, mini clutches, knit caps perched at the back of the head, and satchel-style bags made noise on the runway.

What’s Wearable: The jackets, pantsuits, and some simple dresses are worthy of sporting.

What’s Not Wearable: The wide-bottomed evening gowns are a bit too fancy even for the Oscars, while white shirt with large sleeves is too theatrical for non-actresses.

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2 Comments

  • 1. Jeanne Brandt  |  May 11th, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    i think this dress is gorgeous and really props out any other kind of foily looknig fabrics. This is a great dress to put on runway, and deserves a toast. I love it.

  • 2. Trisha  |  May 13th, 2007 at 2:33 pm

    It is quite lovely, and while I wouldn’t be able to pull it off on the streets, it’s a great example of runway style!


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