NYFW displayed an array of comfortable yet classy clothes. Staying true to American classicism, sportswear maintained it's rule on the runway. However, this time the pieces were a lot more subdued, with natural hair and make up adding to the look. And while there was plenty of skin on show, it was channeled in a very modest way, giving the NYFW runways an over all fresh appeal. Speaking of where the focus lay for designers, here's a breakdown of what Spring/Summer 2015 will be like according to NYFW:
THE LOOK: Sportswear and American fashion go hand in hand, and for now, perforated details, racer backs and relaxed yet luxe seperates don't seem to be going anywhere.
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| Left to Right: Rag&Bone, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Elizabeth & James, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler |
THE COLOURS: Designers kept a light hand on the colours they used, mainly opting for subdued shades in nude, white and pale pink. However, for times when you really want to shine, there were plenty of metallic looks on display too!
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| Left to Right: Carolina Herrera, Jill Stuart, Rag&Bone, Tadashi Shoji, Victoria Beckham |
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| Left to Right: Prabal Gurung, Christian Siriano, Honor, Ralph Rucci |
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| Left to Right: Altuzarra, Cushnie Et Ochs, Jenny Packham. Oscar De La Renta, Tibi |
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| Clockwise: Altuzarra, Reem Acra, Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu |
THE PRINTS: There wasn't anything new in terms of the print options designers used for spring, mainly opting for florals,stripes and abstract designs, however they balanced the use of known prints by focusing on newer cuts and details
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| Left to Right: Altuzarra, Carolina Herrera, Lela Rose, Tome, Victoria Beckham |
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| Left to Right: Elizabeth & James, Rebecca Minkoff, J Crew, Tanya Taylor, Thankoon |
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| Left to Right: DKNY, Donna Karan, J Mendel, Opening Ceremony, Versus Versace |
THE DETAILS: Designers made up for the use of common prints by introducing a lot of asymmetric pieces in their collections, and adding in sheer and high slit looks, thus taking typical spring wear and transforming it into something sexy and current.
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| Left to Right: Versus Versace, Cushnie Et Ochs, Oscar De La Renta, Rachel Zoe, Reem Acra |
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| Left to Rght: Erin Fetherston, Michael Kors, Delpozo, Prabal Gurung, Milly |
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| Left to Right: The Row, Sally Lapointe, Diane Von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Versus Versace |
THE INVESTMENT PIECE: Thanks to NYFW, the long coat will be all the rave this Spring/Summer 2015. Keeping in mind the Karachi heat, I'll be opting for sleeveless versions like the ones seen at Narciso Rogrigues or Rag&Bone or even go for the beautiful, flowy pieces, like those in the Juan Carlos and Thakoon collections
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| Left to Right: Juan Carlos, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar De La Renta, Proenza Schouler, Rag&Bone |
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| Left to Right: Thakoon, The Row,Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria Beckham, Jason Wu |
THE ACCESSORY: The belt will be making a comeback come Spring 2015. Thick or thin; around the waist or low slung; the more creative the belt, the more Summer/Spring 2015 ready the outfit!
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| Clockwise: Michael Kors, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan |
THE FACE: Designers made sure the make-up done on their models complimented their easy and fresh outfits, thus keeping the makeup mostly bare and simply adding a bit of bronze around the face for healthy and glowing looks.
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| Clockwise: Thakoon, Jason Wu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Ralph Lauren |
