Leave it to Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel to debut one of the most impressive presentations during New York Fashion Week. The venue was everything we’d hope what a future Mansur Gavriel retail store would look like. Blush walls were lined with pink shelves. Shop girls and champagne clad men walked across peony colored carpet to help serve clients. Models lounged in mod babydoll dresses atop rose colored sofas, while trying on shoes. Yes, shoes! 4 simple silhouettes, available in 5 heel heights and 15 colors (including multiple shades of pink!), will be introduced to Mansur Gavriel‘s devoted following next season. Four new bag shapes were also presented, including an oversized clutch and a circle bag. Sigh. Let the countdown to spring begin . . . now.
Inspired by finding the novelty and adventure in everyday life, rituals, symbols, nature, dreams, and travel, artist Laura Berger has created the most whimsical series of paintings using gouache and acrylic. I love her uses of color and her interpretation of the human shape. You can’t help but feel joy and curiosity in the presence of her work!
Worn, torn, fringed, patched, frayed . . . denim is, hands down, my favorite medium to destroy, mend, dye, embellish, and reconstruct. And what better way to scout inspiration than out on the streets. Better yet, the streets of fashion week! While standing outside of Tibi‘s runway show las tweek, I spotted the most glorious pair of frayed denim. (Update: looks like they were made by 3×1!) The fringe extended past the ankles, like a pair of Marques’Almeida jeans on crack. Honestly, yes. Let me at ’em!
Any denim fit or wash will work for this project. I experimented on a pair of skinny jeans, however I’m excited to try them on a pair of flared denim, maybe this time with a shorter fringe. And did I mention the best part is that all you really need is a seam ripper?
The second half of NYFW was all about ruffles, bare shoulders and movement . . . here were some of our favorites:
Rosetta Getty: It’s no wonder that postmodern dance and an old pair of lace up dance shoes was the catalyst for Rosetta Getty’s spring collection. Languid fluidity apparent as the commanding theme. Flouncy off the shoulder tops, calf grazing skirts, wrap dresses with ties, and body suits with shoulder cut outs felt luxurious and elevated but most of all, comfortable.
Opening Ceremony: Carol Lim and Humberto Leon also took on the theme of modern dance. However, it was more a literal motif with dancers, interspersed between models, spontaneously breaking out into theatrical choreography during the show. Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and travel also played a role in their inspiration but honestly, I just couldn’t really stop thinking about that pom pom skirt, pom pom sweater, long knit cardigan, and tie front trousers – all a perfect color palette of sand and cream.
