Good afternoon and happy New Year to all my fellow MOTs. Fall is about to happen (although mid 80s this week suggest otherwise) and it's time for some shedding and renewal and cozy vibes. But it's also Fashion Week and my take from the armchair so far is, hmm. Meh.
True many of the big guns have not shown yet, but so far the clothes are just fine, but not groundbreaking or mindblowing or even really inspiring. Like others out there it's hard not to have major love for that Givenchy show (watch it here), with its spiritual music and dreamy clothes and Marina Abramovic's homage to the anniversary of 9/11, which was very potent. In terms of fashion as experience, this show was amazing.
I love the silhouettes, the wide pants, the slouchy silhouettes and use of silk, lace, and a neutral palette- and I detected Gaultier vibes BIG TIME, et tu? A gorgeous show in a gorgeous setting, outside, in New York City. Well done. (Too bad you're not really an American, Ms. Tisci but thanks for showing here, even if his models kept falling down, then getting right back up? Metaphor or coincidence or just clumsy?)
So I was browsing a bit today online and absolutely LOVED Rosetta Getty's presentation. And yes, she is of that Getty family and has been "one to watch" for some time now. I absolutely adored her Chloe like silhouettes and peekaboo accents- not a whole lot I wouldn't wear here, there, and everywhere.
This is yet another collection crafted for its wanderlust appeal- packing these gorgeous looks in a suitcase and going all over the place has massive appeal. Home run.
And on a completely different trajectory is Tommy Hilfiger, whose looks for Spring and Summer feel just right for young girls hanging out at Ditch Plains in Montauk. In all candor, many looks I've seen from other designers feel more like Fall and Winter than Spring or Summer, and Tommy's collection feels so sunny and happy and fun- think global hippie good vibes, the smell of suntan lotion, and a healthy dose of sun and surf. Makes me think of early Tracey Feith too, which always takes me to my happy place.
Loving the Jamaican colors and youthtful, global energy of this surf inspired collection. Surprisingly refreshing and fun looks for the Instagram generation. Love.
Two totally different collections- both very lovely.
As for some early trend watching, I'm seeing orange as a big color- from burnt orange to tangerine and back again as well as green- deep green and darker hues of my favorite shade. Perhaps its that 70s influence that won't quit (thank goodness because I love it), but orange, green, and even mustard are bringing that Brady vibe front and center for Spring 2016. Also seeing lots of lace, ruffles, and ladylike accents along with a ton of stripes and that monochromatic minimal thing that is all over my closet and will continue to be for next year.
That's my quick hit for you- still looking through the collections but so far I'm still waiting for some wow wow wow to happen.
Cause that's what's up this watching the collections kind of Monday in the 212. Yours, in good clothes. XO