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Marchesa's
Fall 2014 collection was exquisite. But of course, it's Marchesa -- It better be nothing less than exquisite! While I don't entirely buy their "disheveled woman in winter" theme, I can overlook that. The collection is so beautifully layered in skillful techniques, superior fabrics and sumptuous color. I especially liked the draping elements. They were strategic and well-balanced, enhancing the silhouette. With the Oscars around the corner, I wonder which of these looks will hop from runway to red carpet?
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by Emily Chandler Westergreen
New York Fashion Week
was chilly this year, and I don't mean in
the normal "cold breeze up the short skirted fashionista" kind of way.
There was a definite change in the air in the tents this year. The
usual crazy, fun, nonstop fashion-never-sleeps vibe was missing. Maybe
because those who never sleep for fashion found themselves unable to even
cross the sacred threshold of the twice yearly Fashion Mecca known as Lincoln Center.
The idea from the Fashion Gods Above was to make Lincoln Center "more
exclusive." I have nothing against "More exclusive" (actually it's
kinda my MO!), but the result didn't feel that way. It felt,
well....empty. And lonely. What used to be a meeting place for the
fashion elite, a virtual street style runway complete with its own DJ,
has become a desolate tent occupied by the very boring elite.
Remember the open bar at Bryant Park? Yes, I do, very well as a matter
of fact. After the initial move to Lincoln Center, that was replaced
by an open bar of Kim Crawford wine (again, ok by me). The sadder side
of Lincoln Center offers Diet Coke...and for those of us who don't
like Diet Coke, even better: Frozen Diet Coke.
Have I mentioned a chill in the air?
And the darkness! A black "is it noon or midnight" kind of darkness. A
windowless Vegas casino darkness that makes you ponder weather to stay
for the Badgley Mishka show or crawl in the corner and take a nap on
your Dennis Basso (of course) fur.
So is it more elite? Hardly. The true elite run in through the back
door and out the same door. They never entered the tent in the first place.
Did I feel more special being allowed to enter this sacred space?
Well, yes, I did. But after walking 10 feet inside, I felt a major
letdown. I wished I could click my heels together like Dorothy and say
"there's no place like Fashion Week," and suddenly be transported to,
well...Fashion Week.
You know the one. The Fashion Week that was. The slightly-less-snobby
version of the most snobby event of the year.
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There's not a whole lot I need to say about Oscar de la Renta. The man is a living icon. A creative genius and master of the runway. His Fall 2014 collection is nothing short of spectacular.
But it's more than that. (As always) Oscar presents a polished, elegant and cohesive collection; however, what speaks volumes of his brilliance is how he manages to maintain youthful and relevant season after season. Keeping it fresh and modern ... it's what separates the men from the boys.
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I am obsessed with Zac Posen's Fall 2014 collection. It is stunning and breathtaking. The gowns, the capes, cocktail dresses and tweed suits represent incredible elegance and masterful skill. Zac Posen is in a league of his own when it comes to the New York fashion scene. And I respect that. And, at the moment, mesmerized by the exquisiteness and beauty of this collection. Impeccable construction paired with a creative vision epitomizes flawless sophistication.
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Thom Browne
took us to fashion church for Fall 2014. It probably would have been sacrilegious to genuflect before the designer who recreated a church-like setting, complete with pews, at the Chelsea Gallery. I wonder if he was an alter boy, like me? ...In grand, Thom Browne showmanship, the 'runway' show is really more of an experience - and a feast for the senses! The balance of beauty and horror( as in creepy) gave way to sartorial excellence: signature textiles, exaggerated silhouettes and elaborate detailing. Amen.
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Public Schools may be out in the South because of snow & ice but the fashion storm that is Public School, is very in at New York Fashion Week. The street-style influenced design duo that is Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have plenty to celebrate. They are the recipients of the coveted Vogue Fashion Fund and just this season they introduced womenswear to their label. A smart move.
The women's line is cut for the female silhouette and that's the major difference between the collections.
Public School's trademark layering and NYC streets aesthetic runs cohesively throughout. Win Win.
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