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Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways:
Pamella Roland has mastered the art of seductive formalwear. Her new
collection is sure to make more than a few appearances on the red
carpet.
Color Palette: Typical eveningwear colors–black,
chocolate brown, bronze, winter white, cream, grey, burgundy,
and navy–some in monotone jacquard or multicolored paisley prints.
Silhouettes: Plunging
V necklines anchored with satin bows, strapless sweetheart necklines,
high-waisted mermaid skirts, fur-trimmed leather jackets, and
wide lapel collars on everything from a tie-waist
wool jacket to a paisley-print brocade coat.
Accessories Report: Wide belts with large buckles; sporty squarish shades; berry lips and smoky eyes.
What’s Wearable:
A halter top with a ruffled keyhole neckline is the perfect change of pace for nighttime.
What’s Not Wearable: A floor-sweeping, hooded black fur coat, unless you want to look like black bear.
February 12th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: Peter Som’s inspiration for this show was said to be My Fair Lady, which translated into updated eveningwear and tuxedos in primarily black and white.
Color Palette: Black, white, a range of steely greys, royal blue, pastel blue, cream.
Silhouettes: Som’s tiered, poufy ballgowns were a study in volume. We also saw capes and coats in astrakhan fur, tuxedo jackets paired with long shorts and frocks with shirred, strapless sweetheart necklines.
Accessories Report: Bows, more bows, wide belts, black hosiery, black beaded necklaces and T-strap sandals.
What’s Wearable: Lantern-sleeve blouses (pinafore optional).
What’s Not Wearable: Black-and-white fur capes and astrakhan coats–unless you’re Cruella De Vil.
February 11th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways:
This relatively new line (which began in 2005) combines the
sophistication of runway offerings with the attitude and sensibility of
the street.
Color Palette: Rose, lavender, navy blue, winter white, black and pewter lame.
Silhouettes: Shearling-lined hoodie jackets, pencil skirts, tapered jeans, sweater-trimmed skinny pants, shirred blouson tops.
Accessories Report: Leg warmers, stiletto pumps, wide belts, newsboy hats and berets, voluminous, teased boudoir hair.
What’s Wearable: Virtually everything is wearable on the street–this label is, after all, designed by "Jenny from the block."
What’s Not Wearable: The curved press-on nails that adorned the models’ delicate fingers.
February 11th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: The veteran designer had fun experimenting with volume for the next season while keeping all other flourishes to a minimum, making for a classic Donna Karan collection.
Color Palette: Not surprisingly, black was a favorite color of this collection, as were bold shades of purple, gold, camel and red, all paired with electric purple on the lips.
Silhouettes: Plunging V-neck cocktail dresses with shirred front panels; tie-waist wrap coats with oversized lapels; jewel-encrusted, netted cutouts on bodysuits and sheaths for a trompe l’oeil effect.
Accessories Report: The face was a blank canvas, save for shocking fuschia on the lips. For shoes, it was all about high heels–the platform is back as a bigger trend than ever!
What’s Wearable: A black netted bodysuit, encrusted with jewels, completely sexified a power pantsuit.
What’s Not Wearable: As much as we tried to be open to new color pairings, we cringed at someone’s decision to pair purple lips with a red houndstooth jacket.
February 11th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: "For fall, I was inspired by the romance and ruggedness of a modern shooting party," Ralph Lauren said of his new collection.
Color Palette: Muddy browns, dark grey, forest green; black, gold and blue for formal dressing.
Silhouettes: A gaming- and hunting-inspired twist on the gamine/gamin look: Equestrian-styled jackets and pants, double-breasted suits, fedoras with feathers. For night, Lauren’s classic taffeta ballgowns in blue tartan plaid.
Accessories Report: Thigh-high brown suede riding boots, floppy hats, fedoras and berets, leather gloves all accentuated the feminized ‘huntsman’ look.
What’s Wearable: Well-fitted equestrian-style suit jackets.
What’s Not Wearable: We shivered when we saw the turtleneck unitards. That, and painfully drab, ill-fitting articles that epitomize the de rigueur dumpster look.
February 11th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: Consistent with designer Yeohlee Teng’s philosophy of dressing, this show was all about simplicty of color (basics neutrals, plus white and black), pared-down style (buttonless jackets and fuss-free wraps) and versatile textures (wool and silk).
Color Palette: A range of browns, plus black, cream and (surprisingly enough for fall) bright white.
Silhouettes: A high-waisted skirt held up by suspenders, jackets tied at the waist, 3/4 length wool coats, shawls and neck warmers.
Accessories Report: Long, loosely-worn skinny ties; shawls to be wrapped around the neck and shoulders; bare eyes and tawny cheeks; absolutely no jewelry.
What’s Wearable: An exquisite-looking camel-colored cowl-neck wool coat.
What’s Not Wearable: A white shirt, black pants, black tie, full-length black-and-white cape and slicked-back hair felt a bit too Dracula for us.
February 11th, 2006
Key Takeaways: Brothers Custo and David Dalmau showed a collection of back alley fashions suitable for rebellious hipsters raised with proper etiquette. As expected, layering is in, and the hearty use of fur as an embellishment adds a bit of maturity to a vibrantly youthful collection.
Color Palette: Basic blacks, grays and browns (both light and dark) coincide with fiercely rich reds, blues, purples and greens.
Silhouettes: Relaxed, but not too baggy. The slip-on high-waist dresses fit in a straight flattering line– which conveniently makes for an androgynous complement to the slim, narrow lines on the men’s pieces. On the flipside, feminine poise is illustrated via emphasized waists, flowy fabrics, constricted skirts and torso-hugging corsets.
Accessories Report: Printed stockings add a bit of whimsy to the pieces. The thoughtful shrugs, ponchos, mutated boleros and capes are beautifully crafted and give justice to the runway presentation. Different types of hats include outsized fedoras (or are they porkpies?) and the occasional use of varied handbags to add some zest.
What’s Wearable: The necklines, both engulfing and modestly plunging, are very appealing. The knit and fall-friendly fabrics are adorned with various graphics that include, but are not limited to, roses, Asian characters, cowgirls and the abominable snowman playing a drum set (at least that’s what it looks like). The patchy pieces are very fun and the use of texture in the skirts, pants and tops are very conceptual – but still look good for the average Joe or Jane. Eveningwear is a bit subdued and tangential, but sexy. Overall, the use of old fashioned aesthetics (i.e. knits, ruffles, lace) is mixed well with modern day technique.
What’s Not Wearable: The pieces are both strategic and well made, but there is one piece in particular that was a simple eyesore – the hole-in the chest cat suit thing was too bohemian Victorian. It carries an "Interview with a Vampire†theme that is theatrically tacky. The biggest downfall of the piece was the unflattering pair of printed pants (they looked like stretch pants. Once again the mixed patterns began to be too excessive and eventually became less appealing and more epileptic.
February 10th, 2006
Capes and Capelets: One of the huge trends this season. Maybe this is The Poncho, Part II.
Derek Lam, Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Narciso Rodriguez, Tuleh, Rachel Comey, Twinkle, Proenza Schouler
Small and Square Sunglasses: It’s like the fashion world woke up and decided it didn’t want to be bug eyed anymore.
Carolina Herrera, BCBG, Luella Bartley, Proenza Schouler
Nerd Glasses for Men: Can we say Geek Chic? Disclaimer: Sporting these glasses as an awkward teenager probably won’t win you any more dates.
Trovata, Lacoste
Short Gloves: You go guys, for bucking the trend against the long, elbow-length glove.
Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler
3/4 Sleeve Styles: Trisha bought one of these 3/4 sleeve coats, but on her it was more like 7/8. Alas.
Proenza Schouler, Carolina Herrera
Missed a previous edition of Omiru’s Fashion Week Trend
Roundup? Fear Not! Here’s Omiru’s Mid Fashion Week Trend Roundup, Part
II, and Part III.
February 10th, 2006
Pictured, left to right: Jenny Dutko, Amanda Dolan, and Claire Lyddan.
Photo Credit: Kelly Nolan
Spotted in the tents right before the Heatherette show…
Jenny Dutko, 25
Occupation:Works for IMG (puts together Fashion Week Daily and helps organize Fashion Week with PR firm 7th on 6th).
Personal Style: Classic with a bit of an edge, I like to combine trends with a bit of funk.
Fashion Idol: My friend, Amanda Dolan (pictured, middle).
Hometown: NYC.
Amanda Dolan, 23
Occupation: Artist, into fine arts, music and fashion– designed Jenny’s shirt.
Personal Style:Eclectic.
Fashion Idol: Courtney Love.
Hometown: NYC, East Village.
Claire Lyddan, 23
Occupation: Also works for IMG.
Personal Style: Classic, I love black and everything cashmere.
Fashion Idol(s): Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford.
Hometown: NYC , Financial District.
What’s in (collective) for Spring: Lots of white; nautical looks; military influences, especially on jackets; empire waists, belted dresses, espadrilles, skirts.
What’s out: Platforms, clogs, Western inspired clothing.
February 10th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: This season, Milly was inspired by the sixties, as reflected in fun retro prints.
Color Palette: Two color schemes comprised the fall collection, one in brown, bubblegum pink and cream, and another sixties-inspired brown/green/yellow/cream/orange combo.
Silhouettes: 1960s Op Art print sheaths, double-breasted and fur-trimmed coats, sheer blouses and tie-neck tops.
Accessories Report: Chain link details, fur trimmed coats, maryjanes and oversized bows.
What’s Wearable: Virtually everything. As usual, designer Michelle Smith has paid attention to flattering shapes, colors and detailing.
What’s Not Wearable: A few of the sheer blouses need to be worn with something underneath when translating into reality.
February 10th, 2006
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