Good morning, Fall. Hello. I love you. Let me jump in your game. (I already know your name so...)
So I've launched Maven and hope you all love the newsletter- I'll be doing it once a month. Sign up for the next one here. And this blog may shift to reflect my new gig but I will always love fashion and want to tell you my thoughts on it, so here goes. The best shows are always at the end of the week, and this fashion week is no exception.
I don't know about you, but lately the city has me feeling overwhelmed. Though I love the rentree, the pushing and shoving and don't stand so close to me vibes are powerful and making me want to sit quietly. The city is simply teeming with noise, construction, and people. That's nothing new- this is New York after all and we become immune to much of this. But as we are honing in on our own sensitivities and frequencie and hopes/dreams, the city can mess with your equilibrium and balance in real ways. And another thing I've noticed is everyone I know is looking for said balance- whether it's work/life or living smaller and with less- it's just about paring down to what matters and making meaning with less of everything. I don't hate that idea.
So I enjoyed Narciso Rodriguez's beautifully simple and spiritual collection which came down the runway this week. It speaks to all of this and was so elegant and perfect- love the simplicity of a beautiful sleeveless sheath and the ease of the silhouettes. According to the review on Vogue, the designer chose to pare down the guest list so that the attendees could be closer to the models in a more intimate setting, and put the focus on the clothes, which incidentally had about 30 looks. I enjoy the carnival vibe of Tommy and the party atmosphere at Alexander Wang, but this felt so on point and relevant to where we are, and celebrated that minimal spirit that always wins for me. Jackets are amazing too. PS that shoe shape is everywhere on the runway- first started by Celine but look for that v shaped shoe everywhere.
The looks absolutely paid homage to 90s Helmut Lang, and really- not much there I would not wear. I could see these pieces hanging in a closet, with little more than a few pieces to supplement and love the bits of color just to make things pop. In an era of overwhelming options and noise, this collection spoke loudly to me. In love.
Cause that's what's up this seeking balance kind of Thursday in Brooklyn. Yours, in mindfully minimal chic. XO