Showing posts with label Out of Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Out of Africa. Show all posts

Monday, March 5, 2012

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

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


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

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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

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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

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


New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trend Report

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.