Contributed by – Duhin Ganju & Shefali Jauhar
(DAY-5)
As Day 5 of New York Fashion Week continued, some of the famous names in the fashion forefront showcased awe-inspiring collections. From Etxeberria’s geometrical uniformity to Carmen Marc Valvo’s evening beauties, designers surely didn’t leave any stones unturned with the chic essence of their sensual, yet wearable garments.
Theday started on a great note with Vivienne Hu who presented a collection that was uber-cool, casual and had a certain urban essence to it. Her collection was centered on soft pastels like almond, olive, rust, smoky pink, and royal blue with hints of ruby red and jet black here and there. Deep V-neck tops were perfectly paired with skinny leather pants and a lot of fur detailing was used to create form-fitting woolen coats. A-line dresses and floor length gowns had metallic patchwork done on them and for accessorizing the look; nude suede boots as well as leather brogues were used.
Taking the minimalism aesthetic with luxe fabrics was Ranfan. The colour palate had a limited colour palate from flame orange, white, black to ink blue. Oversized tweed long jackets, leather jackets, jackets with shearling trims, long dresses, and printed short skirts stood out on the runway. Neatly swept back hair kept the overall look clean and chic.
Moving towards the little nitty-gritties of fashion was David Tlale.The South-African designer’s Fall collection was all about understanding the concept of fabrics and texture, thereby, perfectly amalgamating both with the heritage of his brand. Body-hugging dresses were worn with metallic embellished formal jackets that even had feather detailing on them. Off-shoulder maxis and plunging evening gowns were belted at the waist as each garment had a certain Boho vibe to it. A very bold color palette was used in the entire collection and most of the pastels like mustard, steel grey, smoky aubergine and black were created with to give a metallic-toned effect.
The collection presented by the acclaimed American designer DKNY had an underlying theme ‘The working woman, the ageless working woman in the city of New York’. The colour palate was black, grey, navy, red, cream and violet. The garments mainly revolved around the cuts and had a streak of masculine appeal with regular fit pants, long coats and turtle high-necks. The black brogue and white sock combination took you back to Jackson days.
With his eponymous label, the New York-based designer Carmen Marc Valvo showcased a collection that was synonymous with grace and refinement. A lot of attention was paid to create beautifully structured garments that were relaxed and comfortable, yet chic and formal in their own way. From intricate lace detailing to sequined bodices, a lot of plaid detailing could be seen on each and every evening number. The designer used an interesting array of colors that ranged from dark tones of jet black and steel grey to bright hues of tangerine and gold.
Custo Barcelona, the quirky Spanish designer showcased bold print-on-print ensembles in this collection. He combined traditional prints like the gingham check, plaid with modern abstract ones. Some of the colour tones in the collection were dull brown, black, grey, blue and red. Among all the garments that made their debut on the runway, the deep V-neck short red and black dress with red fishnets stood out on the runway. Great attention was not just paid on the garments alone but the shoes as well. Each one being different from the other but still going with the outfit worn.
Moving on, Etxeberria’s collection was centered towards menswear but also had an androgyny appeal to it. The designer played with a lot of geometry and an extensive array of uniform patterns could be seen in his garments. A very minimalistic color palette was used to craft garments and some of the pastels used ranged from steel greys to smoky blacks with hints of red and mustard.
Daring and bold, FTL Moda stood out on Day 5 of NYFW for its avant garde vision on the runway. It was a not so clichéd fashion show with models walking on prosthetic limbs and some strolling on a wheel chair. The colour palate in this futuristic show was navy, black, red, white, silver and dull brown. From silver body paint to outfits barely covering the bare minimum, the show was bold and a daring step forward in fashion.
Prabal Gurung was based on ethereal feminine silhouettes and the real craftsmanship behind each and every garment truly defined his design aesthetics. Textured tunic dresses were crafted from patchwork leather as well as light fabrics like silk and crepe. Plunging jumpsuits and strapless bodysuits were paired with oversized fur coats and knitted cashmere cardigans. Some of the standout pieces were the heavily sequined straight-fit gowns that evoked an ultra-rich feminine appeal to the whole show. Models were drenched in solid pastels that included colors like dark blue, subtle beige, black, bright tangerine, mustard and hints of white.
TheBrazilian fashion designer, Meskita featured an angelic yet edgy collection of womenswear that exuberated elegance. The colour palate involved neutral colours like white and off-white contrasted with metallic and jewel colours to add to the luxury of the creations. Pleats were extensively used throughout the collection. A range of techniques in numerous luxurious fabrics showed versatility to the drapes that oozed femininity and grace.
Ending the day 5 was Venexianna. In her collection, each garment had certain fluidity to it, thus making a statement of its own. Off-shoulder gowns and embellished bodices were draped to perfection and crafted from fabrics such as crepe satin and dégradé silk. Halter-neck floor-sweeping gowns and strapless numbers had intricate embroidery done on the bust as well as the bodice. A wide range of colors were used to design the entire collection and some of the pastels that stood out were cerulean, gold, ombré, velvety pink, lavender and steel black.
With such creative talents all under one roof, the future for fashion remains sealed and promising as shown on day 5 of NYFW Fall’2015.
