Marc Jacobs Catwalk Fashion Show NYC SS2019

Marc Jacobs couture extravaganza took over New York Fashion Week today. Apart from a hand full of looks (a slip dress, a trench coat and a pastel colored pencil skirt) there was nothing ready to wear about this collection. His over the top looks included clownishn pants with polka dot tops, Pierrot collars and a tiny hat to match, architectonic dress with fur and tulle and ruffled creations with larger than life floral accents made of twisted silk. All done in the sweetest palette of pink, orange, yellow and blue shades. The looks were playful, fun and costum-y. We could even see Anna Piaggi’s splitting image pop up a few times. This was not a show about trends or about what we’ll be wearing a year from now. It was about escaping everyday life and bringing back the fun into fashion. Let’s live it all up in Marc Jacobs fashion fantasy!

Sies Marjan Catwalk Fashion Show NYC SS2019

Mom’s the word. At Sies Marjan designer Dutch Sander Lak (36) let his mom Marjan (his father’s name was Sies) walk the runway. And not just her, his biggest critic, was part of his model cast. Childhood friends and model friends like Kaia and Presley Gerber (their mother Cindy Crawford came out to support them) were present too. “This collection’s cast is made of a group of people I love and admire, many who are part of my daily life. Friends and family, Sies Marjan coworkers, great models we love, and new ones we’re just getting to know. In a sense, this group is my home too”, Sander Lak said.

The color palette was on point as always with Lak, who worked under master colorist Dries Van Noten. Colors like ocher yellow, violet, deep red, bright blue and, burgundy and lilac were vibrant and fresh. Quite some complete crispy white looks as well. But besides color Lak experimented with materials and textures too. He came up with painted leathers, washed cottons, and show stopping croc-mimicking plastics.

Most impressive were the layered looks. Like the khaki colored look Malgosia Bela wore. Like the pinstriped blue ensemble Charlotte O’Donnell sported. Or the pink colored skirt + coat Dree Hemingway (who by the way rocked a fresh, super short new haircut) introduced. And the leather burgundy outfit that followed up. Anwar Hadid walked the show in a printed suit and a heavy gray vest.

Mom looked stunning and comfy in a nautical striped design. Proof that this collection has a bit of both; edgy vs. comfy. Those features might need to come together a bit more. But overall this was another strong, fresh and wearable line up of Sies Marjan looks. Mom Marjan will be so proud.

Ralph Lauren Catwalk Fashion Show NYC SS2019

“The show was a bonus. The real reason we are all here is not for the show, it’s because of you. We are here to celebrate you, Ralph Lauren, and 50 years of you designing our dreams.” Those were the words none other than Oprah spoke after the major catwalk show Ralph Lauren this Friday. “Fifty years of you stimulating our ambitions, 50 years of you creating a sense of value, that brought goodness and wholesomeness to glamour. Your story exalts our collective story. That fact that you were a boy from the Bronx, who was able to have an idea about big ties and smart enough not to let Bloomingdale’s take it, and take that ideas of big ties and create a gigantic company.”

Oprah was one of the many famous guests of the night. A-listers like Hillary, Kanye and Robert de Niro all came out to Bethesda Terrace, Central Park, show their support/respect for the all American brand that has now been around for half a century. It was romantic, memorable, festive and iconic all at the same time. Even by just looking at the show images you must feel some kind of thrill.

And what a runway show it was. First up was a collection of 62 RRL mens- and womenswear eclectic and retro inspired looks in Lauren’s familiar themes like the American Southwest, British aristocracy. Followd by another collection of 55 Polo Sport looks. “This is about the world. It’s about change. It’s about all kinds of people, all kinds of countries. This is an inspiration of what I feel is happening with young people that are individual and love individuality”, the designer said. And he was right. Vintage inspired? Yes, but the pieces felt contemporary. And without the show’s retro styling the statement pieces done in the most luxurious fabrics would look so topical on their own.

Especially the second part of the show (which was more colourful, sporty, street, young, branded and on trend) contained numerous of pieces that will sell like hot cakes. Like the multi-colored hoodies, the branded beanies, the camouflage pants and the baseball jackets. Iconic too were the high school inspired pieces, the Navajo coats and classics like camel coats and tartan jackets.

“I do what I do”, Ralph Lauren stated and that’s what it was. The designer yet again delivered two strong, signature collections that feel contemporary even though built around classics and Lauren’s initial thoughts on what fashion should be. Congrats to fifty years of strong, consistent, determinative, all American fashion. Cheers to you Ralph Lauren and to the next fifty years!

Rodarte Catwalk Fashion Show NYC SS2019

What a way to make a comeback (after two years of absence) into New York Fashion Week! Sunday night the Rodarte sisters held their collection presentation at the New York City Marble Cemetery, in the pouring rain. But those circumstances didn’t intervene with the collection’s message. On the contrary, they made the event even more fairytale-like. And luckily the designs were colourful and fantasy-full enough to stand out from the gloomy environment

. As one editor put it, it was as if all the long lost party girls from a different era had risen from the death. In their prettiest, over the top, delicate and glamorous looks they paraded over the cemeteries path. Floor sweeping, frothy, layered gowns (with ruffled leather, colourful wafting lace and tulle) were paired with graceful bow tie stiletto’s, floral crowns, capes and veils. Pastel shades, metallic and vibrant fuchsia in the mix. Make-up included bright red lips and colourful eye shadow.

The cemetery might in real life, in this life, be the last place on earth to wear one of those looks, but tonight it formed the most romantic resurrection of the dress-up game that used to be. Now we only have to wait for the right party with a dress code to match.

Amsterdam Streetfashion Aftersummer

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Off White-shoes, that Balenciaga-shirt or your latest Vetements-denim? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Amsterdam.

Calvin Klein Catwalk Fashion Show NYC SS2019

Could a Jaws T-shirt with a CK logo printed onto it be a potential hot seller? Designer Raf Simons likes to think so. Inspired by seventies movies such as Jaws, Hooper, Ben and The Graduate he came up with a playful collection of deconstructed, asymmetric, unfinished (fringed ends everywhere) looks and a whole lot of Jaws merch. There is not much left of the straightforward, minimalistic, clean catwalk looks Calvin Klein used to have over the past few years. Raf Simons seems to like to experiment for the brand.

The printed (prints were animal inspired and tie dye) tea dresses looked a bit difficult though. Strong shouldered tweed jackets seemed appealing. Leather bodysuits felt fit for a dive into the ocean as heavy knits and graceful pleated  skirts (as worn by Stella Tennant) felt like the best idea. And that loose fitting red beanie Doutzen Kroes sported might just finish off the whole look. Food for thought.

Tom Ford Catwalk Fashion Show New York SS2019

Tom Ford’s show notes spoke of the essence of him being a designer, the reason why. “I became a designer, because I wanted to make men and women feel more beautiful and to empower them with a feeling of confidence. A feeling of knowing that they looked their best and could then present their best selves to the world. I wanted to make clothes that were flattering. That make one look taller and slimmer and more beautiful or more handsome.” And ever since the designer really put himself on the map in the mid-1990s he did just that.

SS2019 was no exception. To the sounds of Netflix series Babylon Berlin’s theme song he sent out an army of fierce looking women and some men. Cardi B, who created a lipstick with Tom ford that this week sold out in a day, was present among some other celebs.

The guys wore suits with shirts and sweaters with a pair of statement glasses.They main womenswear outfit was a mismatched powder shaded skirt suit in a mix of lace, satin and silk materials. Another big theme in the collection was croc leather popping up in the shape of jackets, belts, bags, bracelets and wallets in shades of black, green and lilac.

There were some impeccable trench coats, a leopard printed pony skin coat and a selection of the sexiest party pieces. Like a deconstructed tux or a sheer and body tight little black dress. Every look was styled off by a pair of pointy shoes with ankle straps and the female models sported silk scarves on their heads. Like Tom Ford promised in his show notes he made his models look their best; glamorous, confident, seductive and sexy af.

Streetfashion Amsterdam Fashion Week SS2019, Day 04

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Off White-shoes, that Balenciaga-shirt or your latest Vetements-denim? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Amsterdam Fashionweek, womenswear SS2019.

Le Café Noir & Jenneskens Amsterdam Fashion Week SS2019

On Sunday night Amsterdam Fashion Week went out with a bang. Not one but two fashion shows formed the closing event of the week. Up first was styliste, influencer and – since about a year – designer Lizzy van der Ligt. Together with eyewear chain Eye Wish she presented fourteen looks of her label Le Cafe Noir. All models wore one of the new glasses from the Eye Wish fall collection (divided into four trends ‘Earthy Neutrals’, ‘Turtoise Shell’, ‘Nordic Design’ and ‘Fearless Cateye’) and the colorful, playful, cheerful and sporty pieces from Lizzy’s label. Three full on yellow tartan printed looks opened the show. They were followed by a printed dress and a faux fur bomber jacket. Joggers and a hoodie in bright green, purple and just a touch of red from the sleeves popping underneath it, looked like an outfit we might have seen Lizzy wearing on her Instagram. In facts all looks could have come straight out of her wardrobe (and into ours, yes please!). The denim overall, the yellow and blue tracksuit, the camo jacket, the leopard skirt. All very poppy, fun and extremely likable. This is a collection all the cool kids want to wear. Proof that stylists can turn out to be strong, commercially successful designers.

Second show in line was Jenneskens by the talented Kimberley Jenneskens. She presented a strong young, urban collection of sustainable, gender neutral (both very trending themes these days). Her line up of overalls, body warmers and tracksuits in shades or orange, lilac and light grey just blew the audience away. Straps, belts and sporty bags gave the looks added a nice extra touch of coolness. “This is the new underground”, Kimberley stated and it surely felt like a fresh new chapter in Dutch fashion. What a way to end fashion week. Let next season be even more about labels like these two tonight.

Zoe Karssen Amsterdam Fashion Week

About eight years ago design Duo Zoe and Quince Karssen won us over with their T-shirts and sweatshirts. Since then their Amsterdam based label Zoe Karssen gradually evolved into a full ready to wear collection with T-shirts, sweatshirts, knits, bottoms, jackets and a high-end denim line. None other than Beyoncé and Kate Moss were the labels first fans, Zoe Karssen’s fan base has grown explosively ever since and the brand is sold in 38 countries.

Their graphics, slogans and all over printed pieces (with lemons, kisses, bats & more) turn their luxury basics into brand’s bestsellers. The new collection titled Lost Angeles shown tonight was no exception. To a backdrop movie of palmtrees in a storm and burning cars the label sent out tough looking girls (“toyboys” as the soundtrack let us know).

Bomber jackets, studded leather pants, denim on denim, biker boots, caps and statement jewelry painted the style picture. Several clothing items had the Zoe Karssen logo printed all over them (logomania!) and the bat print made a big comeback on sweaters, Tees, scarves and what not. “Paradise” and “Love” formed big show themes too. A dark type of paradise that is, where only the toughest tomboys would know how survive. Are you up for it?

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