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Holly Fulton’s signature art deco prints are added to 70s inspired silhouettes in the Spring Summer 2014 collection.
The sassy and feminine pieces ranged from neutral browns, greys and whites to indulgent maroons and blues. Denim played a key role, in flared jeans, dresses and skirts, which were paired with white bug eye sunglasses for an elegant yet casual look.
Models’ hair was clipped up on one side with MAC lilac eye shadow adding to the fun 70s vibe. Some dresses were accessorised with thick chokers, others with oriental style fan clutch bags.
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Champagne and live jazz pianist Greg Foat accompanied the Kilian Kerner presentation in the Hilton Waldorf on Friday. The venue did justice to the beautiful Red Carpet collection. Both elegant and stylish, the palette was classic in white, gold, navy and black.
Whilst drawing on 1930s style gold sequins and Elizabethan style full ball-gown skirt, the above outfit maintains a contemporary vibe with the cropped top revealing a bare waist.Another of Kerner’s designs creates a silky iridescent texture out of tiny purple and cream sequins.
The long sleeved dress is structured with shoulder pads; however the rest of the silhouette is very natural and hugs the body as it flows to the floor and into a train.
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Spots and animal prints patterned the refreshing and exotic “Oasis” collection at Diane Von Furstenburg. Whilst the palette was mostly neutral or monochrome, bold orange and sky blue interjected colour to the show. The above-the-knee A-line skirt was a key feature. It was worn with cropped tops, as part of bodice dresses and of course with DVF’s signature wrap dress. Deep blue denim played an important part in the collection, as did crisp white garments.
For the show’s finale Naomi Campbell lit up the catwalk in a white, gold and black knit dress. The colours and shapes perfectly represented the last rays of light shimmering over an oasis before night, and made for a perfect final piece to the collection.
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Regal elegance and quirky rebellion underwrote the collection by Texan designer Nicole Miller. Inspired by the notoriously gluttonous and glamorous French queen Marie Antoinette, the collection was feminine, floral and fun. However a delicate quirkiness – which included a green haired model and OTT chandelier style necklaces - gave the show a hint of Alice-in-wonderland, in a Queen of Hearts meets Mad Hatter’s tea party sort of way! This theme was strongest in the black and white pinstriped trousers and jackets juxtaposed with delicate floral patterned blouses and dresses.
Whilst evening dresses in the collection exude elegance and sophistication, in sheer nude fabric with beading, other pieces break the mould with ripped skinny jeans and leather waistcoats. Models strode down the runway with indulgent plum coloured lips (courtesy of MAC) and messy plaited chignons, adding to the confident grace of the show. Other key pieces include a floral trench coat, sequinned t-shirts and the continued presence of the wet-look-legging on the catwalk.
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Mercedes Benz New York Fashion week is currently on and Autumn is getting nearer.
The FashionThirst team aims to cover shows with a difference hence why we are highlighting the Supima show. Supima offers a unique runway presentation essentially because it is a textile manufacturer and not your traditional run of the mill fashion brand. Supima's focus is on the material. Founded in 1954 the company uses luxury Pima cotton material which is perfect for the Spring season. Supima aims to use the best quality and variety of Californian grown Pima known for its softness. John Lewis department store Pima cotton pillow cases have always been sought after in the UK (ask your mum!).
Historically Supima has been a sponsor of an annual competition focusing on new and emerging designers and so most of this year's collection was a presentation which highlighted their artistic creations. The budding young designers offered us sleek-lined outfits with the odd cutout and some fancy ruffles. One dress looked like a plastic-looking pink sculpture with panels stuck on. Some of the designs were orchid flower-inspired. We also witnessed a vast range of denims, flambouyant corduroys, exciting twills and some show-stopping uber-cool knits. It is so important to nurture young talent and to give young designers the exposure they need. Giving new comers a spotlight based on merit is an extremely important value in the fashion world. Karl Lagerfeld started out in this way. Pave the way for the new!
Monica Cummings, Ba Hons., MA (Chief Editor)