Contributed by – Duhin Ganju & Shefali Jauhar
(DAY-4)
As Day 4 of the New York mania continued, more and more designers came up with interesting collections that were a true exemplary of modern luxury craftsmanship combined with elegant design aesthetics. From Lacoste’s cool sporty outfits to Noon by Noor’s embellished beauties, it was all about playing with the right colors and glitzing up the fashion runway.
Jay Godfrey’s sleek, sexy and sophisticated designs literally mesmerized the audience sitting in the front row. From floral printed jackets to off-shoulder evening gowns, a lot of degrade silk was used to craft absolutely stunning ensembles. Form-fitting halter neck dresses and high-slit maxis were perfectly paired with boots crafted from fine nubuck. Also, flared trousers and embellished crepe shirts made a perfect look for the ‘office-going-woman’. The color palette consisted of sober pastels that ranged from classics like black and white to bright infusions of metallic rust and burnt pink.
Moving onto Lacoste, who’s collection had a sporty feel to it as men walked down majorly in comfy tracksuits, trench coats and suits. It featured checkered prints, vertical stripes, and bold prints like the one, which had “Tennis Anyone “written on it. Some of the sporty looks were accessorized with duffle bags and headbands. It had a hint of the Seventies era but with a modern look to it. The color palate was red, black, pale blue, dark caramel and shades of grey.
Noon By Noor showcased a collection that was a perfect mix of Western as well as Middle East influences. From sharp tailored garments to clean-cut silhouettes, a lot of attention was given to exquisite detail and craftsmanship. Cap-sleeved metallic shirts with crystal embellishments were perfectly paired with pencil skirts and patent brogues. Tunic dresses and fitted pants were perfectly paired with embellished capes and floor-length skirts. Floral prints and metallic garments were amalgamated with an interesting color palette that included solid pastels like aubergine, silver, steel grey, black and cobalt blue.
The first thing that would strike you while viewing Son Jung Wan would definitely be the colors. Bright Orange, metallic gold, violet, greys and dull blues in an assortment of silhouettes were presented on the runway. There was no scarcity of fur and in matching colors when it came to Wan’s show. Long coats, short coats with matching shearling trims metallic dresses stood out among the garments showcased. Pointed-toe platforms complemented the bright and edgy ensembles. It also had a hint of the retro hints of the 70s in terms of color palate and silhouettes.
Mara Hoffman’sFall collection was all about geometric shapes and linear patterned lines. Plunging dresses and casual jumpsuits were worn under suede overcoats and fringed cabans. Striped kaftans, built-up necks and off-shoulder tunics were the standouts of this show. A lot of monochromatic colors were used to design the sensual garments and models were mostly drenched in pastels like black, dusty grey, white and ancient gold with hints of red and deep blue.
Hervé Léger by Max Azria’s collection had a minimal color palate of neutrals like black, white, grey and a touch of dull sea-blue. The garment started with a showcase of fitted short dresses with triangular elements in terms of sleeves and cuts moving towards abstract print and edgier looks with metallic embellishments. The overall look merged feminine looks with a modern edge.
Moving on, Idan Cohen, the Israeli-based designer showcased a collection that portrayed the epitome of luxury and was truly crafted to cater the red carpet celebrities. A-line dresses and strapless gowns were loaded with intricate embroidery and crystal embellishments. A lot of attention was paid to the body conscious cuts that made each garment ooze of an uber-cool sensuality. Halter-neck floor-length gowns with keyhole necklines and flared kaftans were richly crafted from a sheer material that brought a certain amount of airiness and lightness to the whole collection. The color palette consisted of sober pastels like peach, dark blue, metallic grey and smoky black.
Lastly, the students of Academy of Art University showcased a collection that was clean, refined and modern in every possible way. Ruffled silk dresses with exaggerated shoulders were worn with fur overcoats and strappy peep-toe sandals. Classic leather bombers and floral capes were worn beneath skinny leather pants that bought a little ‘rock n roll’ effect to the whole show. Guys wore striped suits and knitted joggers and perfectly accessorized with sporty sneakers. The color palette consisted of bright tones of cobalt blue, purple, black, ombré and steel grey.
Day four of NYFW had designers going down retro routes of the 70s. Son Jung Wan’s fantasies with fur and metallic, Lacoste’s sporty looks and Hervé Léger’s modern elegance definitely upped the fashion scene for Fall NYFW.
