Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Derek Lam
February 8th, 2007
Photo Credit: NewYork Magazine
Key Takeaways: Derek Lam jumped on the 1980s bandwagon with skinny riding pants, off-the-shoulder tops, broad shoulders, oversized coats, and asymmetric draping.
Color Palette: Black, white, grey, and shades of brown were accented with blue and gold. Plaid patterns featured prominently.
Silhouettes: Big on top, small on bottom. Broad shoulders, oversized outerwear, kimono sleeves, and off-the-shoulder tops were paired with legging-style pants and short, swingy skirts. Cocktail dresses featured asymmetric draping, 80s style. Detailing to note: zipper details, oversized collars, metallic shine, plaid, and decorative pockets.
Accessories Report: Boots and belts accessorized the 80s style outfits coming down the runway.
What’s Wearable: Kimono sleeves work well to camouflage thick upper arms, and broad shoulders help balance wide hips.
What’s Not Wearable: Horizontal stripes only visually widen your body, and the severe, skinny riding pants will only work on stick-thin women.
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4 Comments
1. Fabi | February 8th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
I live very far from New York, so the closest I can get to fashion week is reading your reports. Thankyou!
2. Trisha | February 8th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Thanks for the love, and we’re glad you like the reports, Fabi!
3. Jessica | February 11th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
I loved this collection. I thought the draping was amazing and can’t get over big grey is going to be this Fall. I have been stock piling a small amount to wear come September!
4. Trisha | February 11th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Why wait for Fall? You can wear grey now! We’re especially into grey denim. Yum.