Contributed by – Duhin Ganju & Shefali Jauhar
(DAY-7)
Day 7 of New York mania continued as designers showcased an interesting of garments. Though the color palette was mainly centered towards classic shades of black, designers like J. Crew and Georgine played with bright hues and tones, making their collections interesting, fun and quirky. An effortless elegance and luxe appeal was portrayed through the simple statement garments.
The day began with J. Crew that showcased a collection that was effortless, wearable and had that chic aesthetic sense to it. A lot of stripes and geometric lines were used to design knitted and texture cardigans, paired casually with tapered trousers. Denim jackets and oversized turtleneck jumpers were accessorized perfectly with jumbo faux-fur scarves. Deep V-neck blouses were worn with woolen skirts and a lot of gold leaves as well as mirrored embellishments were adorned on simple shirts and overcoats. For men, quilted jackets and long duffle coats stood out and these were paired beautifully with strikingly masculine leather lace-ups. Plaid-check scarves and embroidered wallets made an absolute style statement during the entire show. The color palette consisted of various solid pastels like tangerine, steel grey, baby pink, mustard, yellow and navy blue.
Hailed by Vogue as one of the “Top 10 American Designers”, Badgley Mischka duo did justice to their reigning title with a retro-inspired collection. Inspired by the decade of the 1940s, one could easily associate it with the bouffant hair style, nude makeup with the black eye liner and the silhouettes displayed. From an embellished gold fishtail gown with a plunging neckline to an A-line dress with the plaid print, they showcased a variety with an underlying portrayal of feminine beauty. A colour scheme of muted colours like grey, burgundy, blues, blacks, gold and cream paired with elaborate detailing on immaculate fabrics, it was a match made in heaven.
Moving on, Georgine showcased a collection that literally married classic and modern aesthetics, blurring the lines between casual and formal wear. A true ‘furry affair’, models donned a perfect retro hair look with unstructured fur cabans and metallic slumber dresses. Gilded gold jackets with shearling collars were matched with flared metallic pants and strappy platforms. A very bold color palette was used to define the uber-cool collection and some of the pastels included gold, olive, turquoise, lavender, dusky brown and deep burgundy.
Known to intersperse elegance with casual luxury, the Parson’s alumini, Lela Rose showcased a collection consisting majorly of evening-wear dresses in a both short and floor-sweeping lengths. The simplicity of the silhouette paired with the intricacies of detail is what defines her as Lela Rose. From a refreshing white A-line dress with lacework to a two-piece outfit with floral detail in electric tones to a matching leaf embellished long sleeve shirt and sheer skirt, her signature essence incorporated in every collection has made her an acclaimed designer in the American household.
From traditional garments to artfully dressed denim and leather, Diesel Black Gold, the American luxury label’s Fall collection was truly a love affair between refined quality and the ‘Rock n Roll’ era. Models strutted the runway wearing A-line dresses and tailored one-piece numbers. A lot of lace and leather was used to define the entire collection and the notched-lapel overcoats were an absolute show stunner. Peplum blouses were perfectly matched with lacy underpants, worn under the classic bomber jackets. Even though the collection was somewhat centered around black, a lot of attention was paid to create beautifully structured garments that could never go wrong, be it for a casual day-out or a formal event.
Jenny Packham’s show had an electric vibe from the 70s’ as metallic tones in midnight blue, copper, silver and deep wine bedazzled the runway. From relaxed floor length gowns in autumn shades of dull green, orange and caramel to metallic gowns cinched at the waist with great detail, the designer depicted a range of feminine aesthetics on the runway. The makeup was kept clean and chic in a nude colour palate with kohl-rimmed eyes. The entire look was complemented by pointed-toe heels.
Moving forward, Pedro Del Hierro Madrid showcased a collection that was bold yet subtly feminine. From dainty silhouettes to jaw-dropping runway stunners, the brand perfectly amalgamated sartorial elegance with the female beauty. Printed chiffon jumpsuits were belted at the waist and this was followed by long overcoats and textured woolen sleeveless cabans. Pleated floral blouses were worn with high-waist tapered trousers, followed by short tailored jackets. Strapless column dresses were crafted from super-soft lambskin leather and perfectly accessorized with platform sandals. A very Goth and glitzy color palette was followed throughout the collection as models were drenched in bold pastels like aubergine, black, deep mustard and ink with hints of creamy beige.
Known for dressing the most stylish fashion icons on the planet, Naeem Khan drifted us into a fantasy of feminine beauty with immaculate cuts, attention to detail and colour tones incorporated. Apart from the classic black and white monochrome, the designer added raw edginess with shimmering metallics in salmon pink, deep wine, gold and leaf-green. The overall collection seemed to have the old glamour of the 1920s with the embellished garments accompanied by the retro hair and makeup. Some of the outfits that really stood out were the embellished dress with sheer floral detailing below the waist accompanied by a matching cape, a strapless salmon pink ombre gown and a matador inspired outfit in an all-black bolero jacket with high waist flared pants.
The Malaysian-based designer, Zang Toi’s passion for timeless beauty was very well showcased in his latest collection. Elegantly sartorial, the color palette mainly included dark and solid pastels that ranged from smoky blacks, deep beiges to metallic browns with hints of olive. Models walked wearing woolen jackets, followed by knitted cropped tops and structured trousers. Copper-gold jumpsuits were pleated to perfection and the floor-length capes just elevated the mood of the entire show. Body-hugging dresses with a built up collar were followed by intricately laced stocking and perfectly accessorized with suede peep-toe platforms. A lot of glitzy fabrics like velvet, leather and shimmered silk were used to create garments that truly reflected the designer’s strong tradition of elegance.
Skingraft with its contemporary edginess showcased a classic black and white collection with a different outlook. The collection resonated ultra-modern street style fashion as men and women walked down in fitted leather pants accompanied by a range of garments. It was a fascinating combination of luxury and edgy street style as models donned sleek outfits like sleeveless leather jackets with a fleece linings, black ponchos with white horizontal stripes, white high-collared jackets with wide sleeves to name a few. Hair and makeup was kept quite natural keeping in mind the street-styled theme.
The renowned American institution The Art Institutes showcased a collection that was innovative, wearable yet catering to the needs of fashion enthusiasts looking for classic designs. From sheer silk blouses to embroidered A-line dresses, a lot of layering could be seen done on structured garments. Abstract print blouses and bold knitted cardigans made a very confident style statement on the fashion runway. Geometry was a vital part of the collection and a lot of uniform patterns could be seen being incorporated on menswear garments that ranged from zipper jackets to boat-neck cardigans. The color palette included a wide array of colors that ranged from pale yellow, black, crinkled white to deep maroon, tangerine and baby pink.
The Mexican designer, Ricardo Seco presented a collection with a range of influences, a mix of everything from bohemian, rocker to sporty. The colour palate was neutral with a dash of colour and metallics here and there. Some of the key pieces that stood out were lambskin leather with tribal detail elbow down, silver jacket with notched lapels accompanied with leather shorts. The ensembles accompanied by sneakers added to a modern sporty look.
The fantastic day in fashion came to an end with Lupe Gajardo’s collection. The designer made quite a statement on the runways of NYFW Fall’2015. She presented a collection in an assortment of neutrals like white, black, cream, grey and pale gold. The garments exuded a sense of urban street style with an organic touch. From a black form fitting dress, an all-black sweatshirt and track ensemble to denims with patchwork the designer possessed a contemporary edge. Keeping a close connection to mother Earth, the designer also incorporated jute in printed jacket with feathers and pant outfit and a printed pencil skirt.
