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Friday, September 17, 2010

New York Fashion Week - Day 8

CALVIN KLEIN
Clean, sleek lines are what you expect to get from Calvin Klein and you have to applaud a designer who consistently delivers without it feeling repetitive. For spring, the collection features a series of minimalist pieces in black, white, cream, ink and orange. Sharp lines on dresses and pant suits are slightly androgynous with hints of sex appeal in the form of daringly low scoop backs and plunging neckline. Slightly mussed hair keep the looks from being too sterile and we can't help but smile when we remember a line from Clueless "What the hell is that?", "A dress", "Say's who?" "Calvin Klein!"

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION
Ralph Lauren's Spring 2011 collection featured the label's reliable luxe staples alongside accessories heavily influenced by the rustic textures of the American Southwest. Even ballgowns were paired with weighty longhorn-emblazoned belt buckles. In shades of tan, camel and white, he fully embraces a western chic filled with leather, canvas and cotton feminized with hints of lace and crochet. Although sometimes it feels as if the trend is a bit overwhelming and literal, it does make for a fun show. Ride 'em cowgirl!

ISAAC MIZRAHIVeteran fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi chose to go for full femininity with his Spring 2011 collection, showing a series of ladylike cocktail dresses, some in eye-catching mosaic floral prints. Other pieces featured prints fashioned to look like pleats, buttons and hardware. The conservative silhouettes on the mostly knee-length frocks are wearable, with enough reference to current trends to keep them updated. With a sheer overlay here and a waist emphasizing ribbon there, Isaac keeps his core audience captivated and coming back for more. 


J. MENDELAt J. Mendel, goddess-like dresses and gowns in flowy and draped fabrics made their way down the runway. The minimalist and romantic frocks in shades of cream, nude, gray-blue, taupe and peach sashayed down the runway, offset by a smattering of bright orange and clay in the form of frocks, shoes and lips. Detailing was sparse, provided mostly in the form of neutral belts or indulgent fur and wool capelets dyed to match each piece. Wind-blown hair further lent to the collection's airy feel. 





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