Another fashion week goes by. Socialites, celebrities, muses, models and labels are leaving skyscrapers and designer cupcakes behind, in favour of London and its afternoon tea, a city immersed in the mourning of a missing legend. However, before we get to that, what has NY left us with? Well, there are some staples that stay, like leopard prints (hooray!) floral themes, many tributes to femininity, and a clear nod to luxury and colour, with fabrics and trimmings in velvet and fur (hopefully fake). The Big Depression is forgotten.
Some of our highlights are:
Marc Jacobs (Picture by Seth Wenig/AP via Times Online)
This collection didn't disappoint. Extremely chic in its use of grey, some kind of military, and at times quite brave with its use of floaty transparencies. Full of the above-mentioned trimmings in velvet and fur, also on accessories - An example of how designers are leaving depressing looks behind in favour of a return to glamour and luxury.
The return of Boho-Chic by Ralph Lauren (picture via coutorture.com) and Anna Sui
Ralph Lauren's collection saw the return on boho chic, and we loved it. Flower prints are still key after a couple of years of strong presence. Trousers are long, so are dresses, layering takes over yet again. Anna Sui also had busy prints as main protagonist for her collection, all colourful and within a maze of fabrics. Again very boho. We looooove this.
Minimalism by Calvin Klein, simplicity in desings, interesting textures, quite futuristic.
There was a powerful British presence with Victoria Beckham's collection being loved by critics and fashion editors, colourful and inspired in Dick Tracy (picture via Times Online)
... and Alexa Chung debuting her collaboration with Madewell, with friends like Daisy Lowe and the Geldof sisters adding some Brit style to the coveted front row seats (Picture via Trendencias and Zimbio)
