Wednesday 12 September 2012

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK S/S 2013

Romance was the order of the day at Donna Karan this afternoon, as the designer sent out a collection of evening gowns in light-as-air silks
A complete contrast from the DKNY collection yesterday, the designer's mainline collection was pure understated luxury that promises to be as easy to wear as it is on the eye.
The dresses ranged in hue from soft caramel to rose pink and aquamarine to lavender, as if borrowed from a watercolour artist's palette.


Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Watercolour palette: Donna Karan's dresses ranged in hue from rose pink to soft caramel
Though each look was monochrome, Mrs Karan added drama with texture. One bubble hem number was topped by a co-ordinating ostrich feather shrug, another was an intricate network of embellished cut-outs.
 
 

 
 
Donna Karan
Donna Karan

Understated: The eveningwear was pure luxury that promises to be as easy to wear as it is on the eye
Donna Karan
Layers of lavender: Though each look was monochrome, Mrs Karan added drama with texture
Ashley Greene, the face of the label's campaigns, was in the front row, along with Australian actress Rachael Taylor.
Anna Wintour was present, of course, seated alongside Grace Coddington, with Kimora Lee Simmons and Bianca Jagger rounding out the VIP guests.
Donna Karan
Lady of the hour: Donna Karan takes a bow as her guest applaud at the end of the show

3.1 PHILLIP LIM
A favourite among New York's coolest girls, 3.1 Phillip Lim paid tribute to his target customer with a streetwear-inspired collection that was heavy on pale denim and graphic prints.
The silky shifts and elegant tailoring that the designer has become known for were certainly present, but the latest line had a deconstructed feel with a mash-up of unexpected layers and prints.
Speaking after the show, the designer explained: 'It's about taking what you have in front of you, cutting it up, not throwing anything away and mixing it up again...

3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim

Streetwear mash-up: The silky shifts and elegant tailoring that 3.1 Phillip Lim has become known for were certainly present, but the latest line had a deconstructed feel

But I don't want it to come off as your homeless, so we disguised it and veiled it with sheerness, so there's an illusion to the sensuality.'
Press have so far been raving about the collection - particularly the pink suede overalls.
Fashion blogger and America's Next Top Model judge Bryanboy said: 'Phillip Lim was youthful. Lots of florals! Love many of the flat strappy booties, suede overalls, trousers and jackets.'
3.1 Phillip Lim
Effortless cool: The 3.1 Phillip Lim collection has already been winning rave reviews from the style set
Lauren Stevenson, PR Director at My-wardrobe.com, called it 'Effortless cool', adding: 'Phillip Lim's collection was an explosion of prints, fabrics and colour, with an underlying message of cool in every look.
'I love the "Neuvo" York tees, dungarees, oversized biker jackets and metallic oversized bags and shoes. Amazing collection!'
BELSTAFF
Belstaff, the label behind Jennifer Lawrence's Hunger Games boots, also showed today, delivering a leather-heavy collection that was pure Katniss chic.
While the footwear was more strappy stilettos than hunting flats, the belted biker jacket, worn with matching leather skirt, seemed to take its lead from the hit movie trilogy.
Belstaff
Belstaff
Belstaff

Hunger Games chic: Belstaff delivered a leather-heavy collection that was pure Katniss
Though there were easy shirtdresses, slinky silk trousers and stiff A-line skirts, leather was unarguably the star here. From belts to tanks it filtered into every look.
U.S. Elle remarked that the label had successfully translated its heavy moto-girl aesthetic for spring.
'Feat accomplished [with] white, taupe, and wide leather belts,' it tweeted.




 

 
 
 
 

DKNY A/W 2012

Channel New York city style with the new collection from DKNY.

You can have your slice of  Big Apple chic by investing in one New York's most influential designers.

DKNY Jersey leggings 
Embellished with slick leather side panels DKNY’s stretch jersey leggings are the last word in easy luxury. Lightweight yet stylish, wear this second-skin pair with the season's must-have ankle boots to take casual dressing to new heights.

Styled with: Vince jumper, DKNY gilet, Yves Saint Laurent boots, ChloƩ bag.
DKNY - Jersey leggings

DKNY


Jersey leggings


£210.00
DKNY Lace skirt 

  • DKNY green lace skirt
  • Scalloped hem, grosgrain waist, fully lined
  • Concealed zip and hook fastening at side
  • 72% nylon, 28% polyester; lining: 100% polyester
  • DKNY - Lace skirt

    DKNY

    Lace skirt

  • £210 

    DKNY Wool blend felt blazer 

  • DKNY black wool blend felt blazer

  • Leather sleeves, notched lapels, two flap pockets, fully lined

  • Button fastening at front

  • 77% wool, 22% nylon, 1% elastane; sleeves: 100% leather (lamb

  • DKNY - Wool blend felt blazer

    DKNY

    Wool blend felt blazer

    £599.00 
     DKNY Embroidered tulle dress 

  • DKNY cream tulle dress
  • Floral embroidery, detachable slip lining
  • Concealed zip fastening at back
  • Fabric1: 100% nylon; fabric2: 80% viscose, 20% polyester
  • Styled with: KORS Michael Kors shoes, Yves Saint
  • DKNY - Embroidered tulle dress

    DKNY

    Embroidered tulle dress

    £299.00
  • DKNY Jersey dress 

  • DKNY stretch jersey dress
  • Cut-out shoulders
  • Concealed zip fastening at back
  • 71% cotton, 24% nylon, 5% elastane
  • DKNY - Jersey dress

    DKNY

    Jersey dress

    £290.00  
  • DKNY Silk and stretch jersey dress 
  • DKNY black silk and jersey blend dress
  • Sheer chiffon bodice, neck tie, button fastening cuffs, stretch jersey skirt, slip lining
  • Concealed zip fastening at side
  • DKNY - Silk and stretch jersey dress

    DKNY

    Silk and stretch jersey dress

    £350.00 
  • Draped silk and cashmere blend Cozy_GREN_M/L 

  • DKNY silk and cashmere blend Cozy
  • Draped, longer front hem, ribbed trims, open front
  • Slips on
  • 85% silk, 15% cashmere


  • DKNY - Draped silk and cashmere blend Cozy

    DKNY


    Draped silk and cashmere blend Cozy


    £180.00  

     DKNY Beekman textured leather cross-body bag 

  • DKNY orange textured leather cross-body bag
  • Top handle, adjustable shoulder strap, internal zip-fastening pockets, gold hardware, printed lining
  • Concealed magnetic fastening at flap front
  • Comes with a dust bag
  • DKNY - Beekman textured leather cross-body bag

    DKNY

    Beekman textured leather cross-body bag

    £140.00 
  • DKNY Lace dress 


  • DKNY teal lace dress

  • Ruffled shoulders, partially lined

  • Concealed zip and hook fastenings at back

  • 70% cotton, 30% nylon; detachable lining: 100% polyester
  • DKNY - Lace dress

    DKNY


    Lace dress


    £285.0

    Peplum Lace Dress £285  Draped Leather Jacket £690 

    Leather Clutch £140   Leather Trimmed Coat £655