NYC FASHION WEEK
SPRING/SUMMER 2011
Best of DAY 2
TADASHI SHOJI
Tadashi Shoji's soft and romantic silhouettes were based on a powdery palette with shades of sand, sea foam, and pearl grey with beautiful detailing such as tonal soutache and chiffon rosettes to give these diaphanous fabrics more body and texture. A true master at flattering the female figure, Spring 2011 took a new, more subtle direction of delicate marbled chiffons, silk organzas, lace overlays, and nude pailettes that used bias cuts, soft ruching, and asymmetrical necklines to fall naturally and enhance any women’s stature. A highlight of the collection was the hammered nude silk crepe gown with mosaic detail. As every woman wants to channel her inner goddess, expect to see his gowns floating down the red carpet.
Tadashi Shoji's soft and romantic silhouettes were based on a powdery palette with shades of sand, sea foam, and pearl grey with beautiful detailing such as tonal soutache and chiffon rosettes to give these diaphanous fabrics more body and texture. A true master at flattering the female figure, Spring 2011 took a new, more subtle direction of delicate marbled chiffons, silk organzas, lace overlays, and nude pailettes that used bias cuts, soft ruching, and asymmetrical necklines to fall naturally and enhance any women’s stature. A highlight of the collection was the hammered nude silk crepe gown with mosaic detail. As every woman wants to channel her inner goddess, expect to see his gowns floating down the red carpet.
BCBG
Max Azria definitely has a love affair with the young Hollywood set--- so it's no wonder that the silhouettes from his Spring 2011 collection will complement the frames of the young and perfectly lithe physiques that prevail in La La Land. Azria used soft flowing silk, crepe de chine, and laser cut fabrics in a sea of neutral colors; white, taupe, and dove grey with the occasional pop of peony and yellow completed the collection of these effortless and clean looks. The focus was clearly on legs this season; from micro mini shift dresses with a hint of tulle at the hem to short shorts jumpsuits, these minimalist pieces were only embellished by tonal color blocking, laser cuts or soft folds that draped into place as the models glided down the runway. Completing the looks were his to-die-for python ankle wrap heels and asymemetrical sandals.
Max Azria definitely has a love affair with the young Hollywood set--- so it's no wonder that the silhouettes from his Spring 2011 collection will complement the frames of the young and perfectly lithe physiques that prevail in La La Land. Azria used soft flowing silk, crepe de chine, and laser cut fabrics in a sea of neutral colors; white, taupe, and dove grey with the occasional pop of peony and yellow completed the collection of these effortless and clean looks. The focus was clearly on legs this season; from micro mini shift dresses with a hint of tulle at the hem to short shorts jumpsuits, these minimalist pieces were only embellished by tonal color blocking, laser cuts or soft folds that draped into place as the models glided down the runway. Completing the looks were his to-die-for python ankle wrap heels and asymemetrical sandals.
ALEXANDER BERARDI
24-year old Upper Ease Sider Alexander Berardi presented a cohesive collection with a nautical, summery theme and plenty of khaki, gold, navy and white. Tanned, lean models made us wish Labor Day hadn’t just passed: the Bee sway top (a nod to friend Bee Shaffer, perhaps?) was stripes of light white silk grounded by the khaki pants decked out with large rectangular pockets for sea-shell hunting. Everything was both practical and beautiful, and Alexander seems to have found his niche: several trench coats floated down the runway, re-done with a flared and pleated full skirt or a glimpse of sequin paneling in the back. Should we pray for rain?
24-year old Upper Ease Sider Alexander Berardi presented a cohesive collection with a nautical, summery theme and plenty of khaki, gold, navy and white. Tanned, lean models made us wish Labor Day hadn’t just passed: the Bee sway top (a nod to friend Bee Shaffer, perhaps?) was stripes of light white silk grounded by the khaki pants decked out with large rectangular pockets for sea-shell hunting. Everything was both practical and beautiful, and Alexander seems to have found his niche: several trench coats floated down the runway, re-done with a flared and pleated full skirt or a glimpse of sequin paneling in the back. Should we pray for rain?
NICOLE MILLER
Nicole Miller played with proportions for Spring 2011, opening with a look on Eniko comprised of a cropped jacket, tunic-length georgette blouse, and long chiffon skirt—three levels, three layers of interest. The longer lengths (even shorts, in nearly-sheer georgettes, were Bermuda-length) seemed fresh after who knows how may seasons of Spring micro-minis. The collection had a techy vibe—many of the jackets were finished with inside-out seaming, and fabrics included neoprene and stretch net—but it was balanced with an airy, almost ethereal side; featherweight floor-length chiffon skirts breezed behind the models as they walked, undone straps and ribbons trailed. It was feminine, but not overly so, and though many of the too-sheer-for-the-sales-floor looks will have to be tweaked, there’s plenty for real women to love.
Nicole Miller played with proportions for Spring 2011, opening with a look on Eniko comprised of a cropped jacket, tunic-length georgette blouse, and long chiffon skirt—three levels, three layers of interest. The longer lengths (even shorts, in nearly-sheer georgettes, were Bermuda-length) seemed fresh after who knows how may seasons of Spring micro-minis. The collection had a techy vibe—many of the jackets were finished with inside-out seaming, and fabrics included neoprene and stretch net—but it was balanced with an airy, almost ethereal side; featherweight floor-length chiffon skirts breezed behind the models as they walked, undone straps and ribbons trailed. It was feminine, but not overly so, and though many of the too-sheer-for-the-sales-floor looks will have to be tweaked, there’s plenty for real women to love.
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