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.
Watercolour palette: Donna Karan's dresses ranged in hue from rose pink to soft caramel
Understated: The eveningwear was pure luxury that promises to be as easy to wear as it is on the eye
Layers of lavender: Though each look was monochrome, Mrs Karan added drama with texture
Anna Wintour was present, of course, seated alongside Grace Coddington, with Kimora Lee Simmons and Bianca Jagger rounding out the VIP guests.
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...
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.'
Effortless cool: The 3.1 Phillip Lim collection has already been winning rave reviews from the style set
'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.
Hunger Games chic: Belstaff delivered a leather-heavy collection that was pure Katniss
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.
