Victoria Beckham Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 New York

Victoria Beckham crafted a confident, stable point of view of chic wearability for women of means and a high taste level that sits somewhere between feminine and minimal.
Her spring collection was flush with great color — soft, mineral blue, pink and lavender as well as vivid red — worked on silhouettes that exuded gentle power. Pertly tailored takes on utility shirts, some done in men’s checks, were paired with light pencil skirts. Fluid oversized shirts were layered over easy, wide-legged pants, and new suits came with boxy blazers and slim pants. A red dress with a high, gracefully ruffled neckline and cutaway panel at the waist was cut in a relaxed but seductive line. Many silhouettes were covered up, but not without allure or playfulness. Candy-colored glitter pumps and the occasional jeweled anklet offset the collection’s womanly sophistication with the perfect boost of girlish whimsy.

Calvin Klein Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 New York

After two collections, it’s clear that Raf Simons’ approach of Calvin Klein is to mine broad-stroke aspects of American culture, whether out of respect, curiosity or a yen to telegraph to skeptics (if any exist), his appropriateness for the creative helm of one of the great bastions of American fashion. Hence, a prolonged stroll under Sterling Ruby’s latest collaboration with Simons, the rafters now hung with colorful, exaggerated pompoms and banners representing the cheery high school life, but with grim sightings — an axe here or there — interrupting the frivolity. That provided the setting for the show, “Sweet Dreams,” inspired, Simons’ show notes informed, by the Hollywood horror genre and “its depictions of both an American nightmare, and the all-powerful American dream.” It resulted in a thoughtful juxtaposition of pleasant facade and disturbing underbelly, realized via a collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; Simons used graphics from the artist’s “Death and Disaster” series to recontextualize clothes that ranged from ethereal (ghostly, billowing nightgowns) to cool (coed denim).
Within the social-commentary context, Simons mused broadly and brilliantly on silhouette and materials. He presented Take Two on several very American motifs introduced in his debut collection — the denim, quilts and the color-blocked Western shirts with which he opened. These made an odd kickoff to a show brimming with ideas: modernist nylon redos of full-skirted Fifties frocks, madcap dresses made from miles of yarn fringe, and, for men, lean-cut plaid suits that worked the chic side of geek.

The clothes were often inventive and always impeccable. Yet it all felt a little hollow, observational rather than immersive. Perhaps it’s the difference between an intellectual and emotional approach. Simons falls in the former camp, and masterfully so. Yet horror is an emotional motif. The show notes indicated “a corporeality that speaks of both sexuality and mortality.” That’s a lot to put on a dress — even one with Warhol knives on it.

, our review will follow shortly.

Tom Ford Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 New York

The spring summer collection Tom Ford presented was a classic one: the calculated decadence we know so well from Ford, rendered in a split between athletic-derived sportswear and power-woman goddess gowns. Crossover of athletica into the primary daywear vernacular aside, Ford loves tailored polish. He opened with a bold-shouldered pale pink satin tuxedo jacket over a liquid metallic top and short-shorts, rolled at the hem. Unlike the old Gucci days when he worked the daylights out of a single look, here he offered options, some approachably chic, others challenging to all but the most secure of attitude and body image: classic pantsuits, dressed-up dark denim, short leather trenches and racy jumpsuits. One, a long, backless drink of water in white crepe, rang the bell of a long-ago Gucci dress with a cutout abdomen. An infusion of wit came in an only Tom take on the twinset: slouchy chain mail shoulder bag and matching briefs worn with a louche pale pink top. As for the eveningwear, strong shoulders and sequined sleeves transported classic draping from ethereal to aggressive, as glam as it gets.

The takeaway was of familiar audacity. Ford believes genuinely in the transformative power of clothes.

It didn’t come easily. To replicate the original getups, Ford wanted old-school tube socks, to the knee, but his staff came up empty — today’s versions hit midcalf. Someone then thought to cut the sock foot into a thong, thus extending the overall length. Tailored tube socks. Aspiration realized takes many forms.

Maison The Faux Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 New York

MAISON the FAUX surprised NYFW with their FAUXmosapien filled world. During their show all of the models joined into a FAUX ritual. A ritual in which they surrendered themselves to the false promise of a new and better world. During this ritual, models were baptised from a water dispenser, christening them as “FAUXmosapiens”, before entering vertical, incubator-like tanning beds.
We posed the question; “Why and who do you choose to follow?”
In a world that (still) struggles to see us all as individual human beings, MAISON the FAUX offers an alternate world; the FAUXmosapien world. An evolved world in which everyone can be themselves and let go of beauty ideals and trends.………. Do we sound convincing?
The SS18 humanwear collection was all about joining, mixing, combining strict borders and patterns into an eclectic diverse image. Mermaid dresses in striped tule, multicolored statement coats, sunsets and globes, copy/paste denim and leather silhouettes, red plastic disposable bags and stripes, stripes, stripes and stripes. The colour pallet was defined by graphic contrasts and pastels.

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Victorian Collars

So we already spoke of maxi dresses and XL sleeves. Now it’s time to take a closer look at the other essential part of the ‘prairy chic look’; the Victorian collar. This trend was already initiated in summer 2016, but is now taking over fall/winter 2017/2018. And we couldn’t think of a more winter proof statement maker. Spot this trend at Erdem, Christophe Lemaire, John Galliano and, of course, Valentino, the house that has been promoting the chicest long, cover up dresses for seasons now. A warm color palette, floral prints, ruffled touches as well as lace details (to add a little sensuality/femininity) work beautifully with this style. When it comes to beauty warm autumn shades of make-up and a sophisticated updo (so that collar extravaganza gets all the attention it deserves) are the ultimate extras to add to this look. Little house on the praire gone fashion.

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Let’s Paint This Town Red

Are you ready to paint your town red? Love it or hate it; bright red is THE color of the new season. And if this is your color, you’re in for a treat, cause for f/w you’re allowed to go all out! That means red shoes, red pants, red tops, red coats. A definite ton sur ton look that will make you hard to miss in a crowd. From all major brands (Dolce, Gucci, Chloé) supporting this color of the season Fendi picked it up in the biggest fashion of all. And Kendall’s Fendi look might just be the leading look in this lady in red trend. So are you prepared to look red hot in the designer pieces from the new collections?

 

Summer Catwalk Trend 2017: Tiny Bags

Apart from Balenciaga’s big, bigger, biggest bags tiny bags are always a theme during summertime. Ss2017 was no exception. Yet as tiny as they come, those mini bags in the brightest colors, hanging from chunky chains decorated by fur (furry friends as seen at Fendi), pins, studs and shiny hardware, are absolute jaw droppers. The type of bags that can make a plain black look turn into an on trend statement maker. Highly photogenic, extra Instagram reach guaranteed. Plus, you can pair them with other tiny bags (so you can still carry around the shitload on make-up you think you’re gonna be needing for the day) as seen at Dolce & Gabbana. At Louis Vuitton large phone covers had the looks of small bags. And of course there this season’s hip bag/belt bag trend (spotted at Jil Sander and a little more exaggerated at Marni). The award for the tiniest bags out there goes to Valentino’s bags, which don’t even fit a credit card. But hey, they sure look sophisticated and might be the ultimate necklaces to hold some cash money on your summer night out.

Summer Catwalk Trend 2017: Wild Thoughts

Wi wi wild thoughts are running through our minds these days. All thanks to the likes of Cavalli, Dolce and Fendi, who revealed their wild side for summer 2017. Now of course Cavalli never skips a season with his leopard and giraf prints, but others worked their animalistic magic too. Dsquared (tiger print), Dalmation dots (Cavalli) and zebra stripes (Lanvin) give any summer night the right dose of wild glamour. ‘As far as I’m concerned leopard is a neutral’ Jenna Lyons once said. And this summer we all agree with her. High street stores are stacking up on anything leopard printed and no high summer look seems complete without just a tough of wild life. Now you decide which animal print suits you best and we’re gonna hear you roar!

Summer Catwalk Trend 2017: Summer Scarf (part 3)

Every year we gather the best summer scarves and combine them in one high season inspiration gallery. This year’s no exception. From Cavalli’s seventies themed collection to Gucci’s dress up celebration, we’ve yet again found some interesting scarf styles. Long and skinny at Cavalli, retro styled at Gucci, classic and tight around the neck at Michael Kors, bright and colorful at Anna Sui. The summer scarf is an accessory for everybody. Tied around your neck, tied in a bow, tied as a headband, around the wrist, attached to your designer bag, tied around your waist; no piece of fabric as versatile as this one. We love wearing a beautifully colored and printed (leopard or floral prints) scarf as a headband. It has summer written all over and is – together with a good pair of sunnies and some statement earrings – part of the ultimate summer attire. What is your favorite type of scarf and how would you rock it this summer and into fall? Do click through our gallery for an update on the latest styles.

Summer Streetwear Trend 2017: Kimono influences

Kimono influences have been around for a while now, but we just can’t seem to get enough. During Amsterdam Fashion Week as well as the Paris Menswear shows in June we spotted some best dressed kimono influences out on the streets. With streetstyle stars each styling the fashion piece in their very own unique way. Have you incorporated the kimono into your summer wardrobe yet? It’s the ultimate versatile in between dress and jacket piece that goes a long way in any kind of summer weather. Plus, you can wear it into fall as well. At the moment we love a beautiful printed kimono with a good pair of mom jeans and a open loafer. It just breathes elegance, style and a touch of street. What are your thoughts on this asian inspired wardrobe essential?

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