Tuesday, March 6, 2012

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Rachel Zoe’s second collection felt even more like a closet full of her favorites. Hence, the perfect ethereal maxi dress in garden-party gold and white.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
That said, Lam's all-white T-shirt gown feels like a modern must-have for every elegant woman's wardrobe.








New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Holographic sequins with perfectly placed cutouts at Derek Lam is hands down our favorite spin on the Gatsby trend.



New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Tennis courts are a natural gathering place for blue bloods and this sportif shirtdress and bandeau suit by Bill Blass are part of the club.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Marchesa does a flapper girl dress made for dancing the night away.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
A column gown made entirely of feathers at Oscar de la Renta evokes utter economic optimism.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Pajama dressing originated during the Jazz Age (albeit only for lounging around one's home); The Row captures the comfort of the silky separates but with a street-friendly look.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
A more literal interpretation of the trend, Ralph Lauren grasped the luxury of the roaring twenties with rich silks, feathers and Art Deco beading galore.




Monday, March 5, 2012

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Tory Burch's sequined striped dress, cut in an elegant '20s shape,
 makes going on a cruise suddenly très chic.





New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Gatsby's Got It
Daisy Buchanan goes to the disco' is one way to describe Marc Jacobs's Spring 2012
flapper-like dresses made from shreds of clear plastic.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
Much more Parisian chic, than African tribal, Giulietta's vintage prints,
in covetable resort wear separates, waxed nostalgia for a luxury safari excursion of a bygone era.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
Gwen Stefani accessorized her tribal pantsuit with pop brights at L.A.M.B.


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
A color-blocked T-shirt dress in desert hues at Tribune Standard was a standout from
 the designer's second collection.


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
Zero Maria Cornejo clashed dots, stripes and tie-dye techniques for a decidedly chic African mash-up.




New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
J. Mendel dressed up the tribal notion with an abstract printed tunic covered in sequins.


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
It was hard to pin Derek Lam's African reference down, but the undeniable mix of earthy
colors and geometric patterns were tribal in theory.


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
The only thing literal about Oscar de la Renta's take on tribal was
the model's elegantly frizzed hair, the rest of the look followed suit, but in a much softer way.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
Haiti inspired Donna Karan's Spring collection, but the result of
body-con dresses and feminine shapes was completely urban.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
Geometric designs in a color palette of desert hues added a tribal
element to Proenza Schouler's otherwise nostalgic collection.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Out of Africa
Sporty swimsuits, animal prints and perfect utilitarian jackets are all
Michael Kors signatures, making him a natural leader for the safari trend we saw in New York.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
A psychedelic floral jacquard column dress cropped midi-length feels very
want-to-wear-now — a coup for Creature of the Wind's
designers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters.


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
Head-to-toe flower power was the clear message at J. Crew's Spring presentation.


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
Jason Wu collaborated with graffiti artist KAWS on a flower-petal print that
added street cred to his signature ladylike silhouettes.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
When Thakoon does floral prints, expect the unexpected, like a vivid red and blue Bollywood reference.







New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
Prabal Gurung featured engineered floral motifs inspired by Araki's
 Sensual Flowers and handmade in London.



New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
An explosion of blue floral chiffon at Peter Som was a welcome update to eveningwear.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh's sunflowers, Rodarte's Kate and
 Laura Mulleavy used a 1950's silhouette as their canvas.




New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report .

Flower Power
Frankie Ryder modeled Alexander Wang's take on a BMX babe — badass florals to match.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

Flower Power
A perfect mix of sport and print, Altuzarra's white leather panel dress
 showcased his bold
 Hawaiian-style flowers in a modern way.



Trend Fashion 2012

Flower Power
Proenza Schouler added a dose of tropic thunder to their punchy florals
with vivid island colors of yellow and aqua blue.
 
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