"My inspiration is real women," revealed the Venezuelan designer. The line features ultra-feminine pieces with belts tied at the waist and a fullness in skirts reminiscent of the fifties.
We like the structured lines with sleeves that are fitted to the elbow, then voluminous to the wrist. And we love Caroline's winged skirts, which follow the curves of the legs but have exaggerated pleats at the back. The textiles in the line include wool, cashmere and tweed, in dresses, suits and coats.
Red, orange, pale pink and beige bring a note of color to the black and gray that dominates this new line.
DKNY bring us another exploration of New York's cosmopolitan essence. This new collection features straight lines and mixed textiles. The color palette is somber, dominated by nude and black, with pink, orange and red details reminiscent of fall.
The brand's oversize coats and layers remind us of New York's harsh winters. We like their use of wide stripes, which break up excessive structure in the sweaters. Biker jackets are back next fall, in a luxury new design.
Are you looking to be inspired by a decade gone by? Try the sixties! Check out this collection...
The brand's oversize coats and layers remind us of New York's harsh winters. We like their use of wide stripes, which break up excessive structure in the sweaters. Biker jackets are back next fall, in a luxury new design.
Are you looking to be inspired by a decade gone by? Try the sixties! Check out this collection...
Inspired by the smoky mystery of the Far East, Ralph Lauren gave us a little Shanghai surprise this morning. With a soft version of David Bowie's "China Girl" playing in the background, models emerged in mostly black, often lustrous ensembles accessorized with jade earrings and red lacquered heels. The silhouettes remained classic — halter dresses, tuxedos, shawl coats — but he achieved a dramatic, sexy mood via rich satiny fabrics and sparkling details. There was ornate beading on dresses, including a black dress that shone from being covered entirely in black beads, wrap dresses done in a luxurious garnet-hued panné velvet, and a double-breasted suit in shantung silk that inspired visions of Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. Ralph had his menswear moment as well, showing pinstripe trousers with a jade green silk top and sharply tailored tuxedos. It may not be a vision of the China that exists today, but it was one fun, romantic trip east on the Ralph train.* Trends: Asian influence, evening wear, jumpsuits, tuxedos.
* Colors: Black, red, emerald green, purple.
* Key Looks: An emerald green satin gown was made for the red carpet.
* Accessories: Jade jewelry, platform red lacquered heels.
* Who Would Wear It: Women looking for exotic allure; red-carpet celebs.
