New York Fashion Week for Fall RTW is over :-(
Highlights from NY's week...
3.1 Phillip Lim -- Leather, marching band jacket, London in the 1960s, need I say more? I'm especially fond of the shorts.
Alexander Wang -- Simple and chic.
Alexandre Herchovitch -- Sophisticated. Fur. That's all that needs to be said.
Anna Sui -- Ethnic patterns and bright colors, with a lot of black to add edge made this collection perfect.
Betsey Johnson -- I've always found her runway looks too over-the-top, but worn individually, all her pieces are fabulous.
Boy Band of Outsiders -- Finally someone has found the perfect balance between menswear and femininity. The tomboy look has been perfected at last.
Calvin Klein -- Classic and absolutely stunning.
Derek Lam -- I loved this particular combination of neutrals and the cut of the skirt. Very flattering.
Diesel Black Gold -- The green was so dark and subtle it looked almost black, but when the light hit it just right it was gorgeous. I'm a big fan of the feminine yet edgy, elegant yet slouchy look. This look makes it seem as if you just rolled out of bed and threw random things on without any thought but still somehow managed to fabulous.
Douglas Hannant -- The cut of the dress allows this look to be worn off the runway. I particularly loved the contrast of the delicate sheer top with the heavy metallic skirt.
Isaac Mizrahi -- This dress is very versatile: wear it to a party, out to dinner, or throw on a conservative blazer and thick tights and wear it to work.
Jill Stuart -- One of my favorite looks from New York this season overall. I loved the contrast of the delicate lace and the tough leather jacket. And the shoes... glorious.
Jonathan Saunders -- A perfect example of his whole collection for the season. Black paired with bright patterns. The contrast of colors is standard, but the cut of his clothing is not. Bared shoulders in the winter seem to becoming a trend.
Katy Rodriguez -- Fun, flirty, but still very artistic at the same time with the intricately structured skirt.
L'Wren Scott -- Very femme fatale in a modern sort of way. I could totally see someone like Dita Von Teese wearing this.
Lacoste -- First off, I can't tell you how pleased I was to see two of my favorite models, Henry Barnacle and Behati Prinsloo in this show, especially since they were wearing two of my favorite looks from the collection. Henry was looking very university-prep and put-together, and I adored the oversized sweater and knee socks Behati wore.
Luca Luca -- Fur, fur, fur!!! PETA suck it. I'm sorry, I can't help it. I love my dog to death but this is just too gorgeous and lush to ignore. To those who are horrified... I only wear fur that is fake or that comes from an animal humans eat.
Lyn Devon -- The boyfriend blazer is a must-have for my wardrobe and I am in love with these pants.
Malandrino -- A very stand-out look, not to mention the trousers look ridiculously comfortable.
Marc by Marc Jacobs -- I loved the bright, busy patterns paired with heavy winter fabrics. It adds a bit of cheer to what would be an otherwise dreary winter wardrobe.
Max Azria -- Athena meets Trinity from the Matrix. Past meets future in a stunning combination.
Miss Sixty -- The perfect party dress with a high fashion flair. Every piece from this collection I would love to wear.
Monique Lhuillier -- This gown was something special; it looked like came out of a fairy tale and had been worn by an ocean queen. The layering was reminiscent of both an oyster and baleen from a whale and the delicate white blossoms that decorated the dress were like the plants that grow on coral. It was unique and very soft and feminine, but it was edged up with a sheer long-sleeved black shirt underneath.
Philosophy -- Alberta Ferretti described her collection as "sweet rock." And sweet it is indeed. Alone, the leather pants would be too much to wear anywhere but to a nightclub (or out patrolling for vampires to slay), but when paired with sheer pastel and drab grey wool, it suddenly becomes a fabulous and much more versatile outfit.
Ralph Lauren -- In response to dreary economic times, silks and chiffons and soft light colors were mixed into this fall collection. This look evokes a classic sophistication but the loose harem pants and ruffled scarf add modernity.
Rebecca Taylor -- Classic, almost school girl-esque looks underwent a change of silhouette; still flattering but in a more nonchalant kind of way. The fur, stand-out blue socks and muted leopard print booties are my favorite pieces.
Rodarte --
Tracy Reese -- Fabulous... again with the contrast of different fabrics. Plus, you can save yourself the embarrassment from a walk of shame after a night out and throw an oversized sweater over your party dress.
Vera Wang -- She's the only designer who can make a sack look beautiful.
Zac Posen -- Love it, love it, love it! The color is eye catching and the plunging neckline and ruffled skirt are just beautiful.
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