Michael Kors Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

Although the whole world seems to talk about just one thing (Bella taking a tumble) Michael Kors actually had an extremely wearable collection to present this week. A perfectly balanced s/s collection with all the right ingredients. Formal shirts, belted cocktail dresses, a floral printed bikini, perfect tailored classical trenchcoats, LOVE sweaters (that immediately went on sale), a crispy white tuxedo, pleated midi skirts and a number of floral printed evening dresses with a powerful attitude followed each other up on the runway. In a palette ranging from bright pink and vivid Kermit green to navy and sand hues. Holiday vibes to bring back to the city. Nothing jaw dropping or eyebrow raising, just a beautifully tailored upbeat selection of easy to wear designs. An uplifting fashion message in a time where the world is upside down and undoubtedly a success collection for a designer like Kors, who seems to be appealing to a bigger (mass) crowd every season. Consumers who are not just looking for an affordable designer bag or smart watch, but want the complete package. And if it’s up to mister Kors they can dress up in his brand, from head to toe, all days of the season.

 

Delpozo Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

Clicking through the Delpozo S/S2017 show images it’s hard contain your excitement. Again, Josep Font, delivered a fairytale like collection leaving us completely mesmerized. His fresh faced models and crispy white mesh backdrop were the perfect match to his lighthearted, luminous definite spring collection. A collection filled with dreamy dresses, sugar sweet coats, wrap tops and tulle skirts. Evert single look as picture perfect as the one before. We can not even begin to sum up the diversity of the architectural looks, let alone the amount of handcrafted hours that went into this ultra delicate collection. Ruffles, pleats, bows and embroidered floral appliques turned every ensemble into a show stopper. And then there were those hypnotizing larger than life earrings, which despite their size, appeared highly desirable. Font’s image for spring/summer is positive and optimistic, both feminine and girly, original and fresh. We’re obsessed.

Rodarte Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

Laura and Kate Mulleavy grew a lot of sunflowers over the summer. Sunflowers that attracted a lot of bees, which ultimately led to their bee-inspired summer collection. Looking at the clothes from a distance you’d probably just see a bunch of delicate and beautiful dresses, but taking a closer look you could see the bee inspired details. Like the honeycomb-ish layering on a piece of tulle, a beehive bodice decoration and lots of floral embroideries. Details on a selection of feminine and delicate cocktail and evening dresses with a focus on the shoulders. An abundance of jewelry (including large earpieces worn in just one ear) added extra grace. But it wasn’t all dreamy and sweet. The designer sisters added some tough touches too, in the shape of leather belts and boots. The last look: a floor sweeping wedding gown for the bride to bee. Then it was time for sparkling rose drinks and rooftop dances at the Jane.

Coach Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

A line up of rusted cars awaited us at Coach 1941. A sign we were in for some tough love. Inspired by beatniks, rebels, and all-American dreamers designer Stuart Vevers came up with a extraordinary ranch of richly styled looks. Sheer floral dresses and studded leather jackets formed the collection’s main image. A mix of femininity and toughness given a dozen interpretations in the form of prints, decorations and accessories. Elvis Presley could be seen printed on a series of tees. Black leather jackets read ‘bobcat rebel’ on the back. Other jackets had multiple pockets, metal studs and fringes. Dresses were given extra layers of lace and leather straps. Choker necklaces, fingerless gloves, scarves tied around the models wrists and small chain bags added an extra dose of rebel attitude. And then there were the lug soled creepers full of studs and spikes. Best not mess around with the Coach girl next season.

Sies Marjan Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

He received raving reviews on his debut collection, but a designer is only as good as his latest collection. So in order to prove he is not an one day fly Sander Lak had to wow us again with his second collection. And the upcoming Dutch designer (who formerly worked at Dries van Noten, Balmain and Philip Lim) made sure he delivered. In an utmost optimistic palette of baby blues, tangerine, khaki and neon lime (“The color palette dictated what this whole collection looks like,” Lak said backstage) he sent out his range of fresh, easy going, grunge inspired creations. Liquid dresses, bias cut pants, pleated skirts and T-shirt tops in shiny satin, patent leather, fluffy furs and easy knitwear made up for a surprising contemporary collection. The audience seemed to love every bit of it. Now let’s see if today’s customer is up for some Sies Marjan style when Sander Lak’s first (fall/winter) collection hits the stores.

DKNY Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

The hoodie is having a big moment in fashion this season. And if it’s up to DKNY designer Osborne and Chow that trend is to stay around a little longer. For spring/summer the designer duo introduced a sportive ready to wear range full of activewear. Their model pack, lead by Bella Hadid, looked extremely tough in next season’s boiler suits, slouchy hoodies, DKNY branded sport bras and sheer jackets. Done in a palette of khaki, taupe and navy the items looked suitable for hitting the concrete jungle, NYC, where the all American brand, that was sold to a new company in order to start making profit again, has it roots. We’re not sure if the original DKNY costumer is up for this kind of streetwise fashion. Yet this youthful range will definitely appeal to a fresh young customer. And that might just be the key to the brand’s revival. At least Donna Karan, who sat front row at the show (with a broken foot) was all smiles.

Proenza Schouler Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

Vibrant and quirky, that’s probably the best way to describe Proenza Schouler’s summer collection for next year. Designers McCollough and Hernandez brought color back into their energetic line-up. Using a bunch of new handcrafting techniques they picked up from their recent visit to Paris the duo presented a youthful serie of voluminous, asymmetric skirts and dresses. Fashion pieces with graphic prints, peepholes, pleats and lots of layering. Materials were a mix of knitwear, faux fur, woven leather and ostrich feathers glued into long strips of fabric. Funky platform shoes, handbags and oversize conceptual earrings topped of the looks that appeared almost 3D. Oh and did you see the white and yellow ear make-up? Boxy tees added an extra dose of urban coolness and wearability to the very conceptual but fun spring/summer collection.

Streetfashion NYFW Womenswear SS2017, Day 2

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Vetements-denim? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: New York Womenswear Fashion Week spring/summer 2017.

Alexander Wang Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2017

The spring 2017 collection of Alexander Wang was delightful and young and was lightly inspired by the surfculture. Youth culture and irreverence are key tenets of his brand and this time he choose fresh material and handled it with the balance of irony, relevance and good design. t Rash guards were interpreted into slinky dresses with neon seams. A black bikini top laced around the torso was worn over a sequin skirt that wrapped like a beach towel. A cropped fluorescent-pink sweatshirt with a palm tree print bore the phrase “mind detergent.” Wang also used a cliché Eighties-Nineties thorny tattoo into a print, and gave the ultimate symbol of slacker culture — the bathrobe — a witty upscale treatment in shaved mink. Flat sandals had straps that looked like surfboard ankle leashes and necklaces looked like lifeguard whistles.
Looks like Wang caught the perfect wave this season.

Tommy Hilfiger Catwalk Fashion Show New York Spring Summer 2017

A few seasons ago the preppy all American look almost seemed to expire. But Tommy Hilfiger was smart enough to give his label a rejuvenating boost just at the right time. An update the brand could really use, instigated by collaborating with it-girls all around the world. He put TH back on the map of cool kids by letting Kendall, Hailey, Bella and Gigi walk his runway shows. And further elaborating on that, Tommy let family friend Gigi design her own collection.

That Tommy x Gigi collection is hitting the shops all around the world as we speak and was part of the TH show on Friday night too. A show for which Tommy Hilfiger invited press and friends of the brand to his very own Tommy Pier at the South Street Seaport 16 in New York. A Pier he, for the occasion, turned into an old school fair, including DJ’s, nail art, french fries, temporary tattoos, candy, rides and pop-up shops that already sold the clothing shown on the runway.

Making sure his designs were instantly available during the show was a priority to the designer. “It’s about delivering on the instant gratification that consumers are really seeking. Closing that gap between the visibility of a fashion show and the moment of purchase.” A smart move helping any cool kid that desires to strut around in oversized velvet hoodies (just like Gigi), sporty cropped sweaters, military coats and anchor printed swimming suits right away. All preppy items given an edgy Gigi touch, that will make Tommy Hilfiger and it’s iconic blue, red, white logo, as cool as it was in the nineties.

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