NYC FASHION WEEK
NYC FW SS 2011
(Best of NYC SS FW)
Best of DAY 1
RICHARD CHAI LOVE
Dreamy and feminine from first look to the last, Richard Chai presented a bounty of fresh and light delights in soft hues of gray, nude and blush. Shocks of indigo and cobalt blue lit up the collection, and, true to form, Richard Chai Love was not light on layering. While least season was all about prints, color and embellishment, this season was comparatively minimalistic. “I wanted this season to be a really pure approach, and have it be about the cut of the clothes and the idea of proportion,” Chai explained. Voluminous separates fell gracefully over long, translucent pieces and delicate, airy blouses were paired with resin-coated trousers, adding depth and texture.
Dreamy and feminine from first look to the last, Richard Chai presented a bounty of fresh and light delights in soft hues of gray, nude and blush. Shocks of indigo and cobalt blue lit up the collection, and, true to form, Richard Chai Love was not light on layering. While least season was all about prints, color and embellishment, this season was comparatively minimalistic. “I wanted this season to be a really pure approach, and have it be about the cut of the clothes and the idea of proportion,” Chai explained. Voluminous separates fell gracefully over long, translucent pieces and delicate, airy blouses were paired with resin-coated trousers, adding depth and texture.
RUFFIAN
“It’s kind of a serious collection, in a way,” explained Brian Wolk backstage before the Ruffian Spring 2011 show. Inspired by Susan Travers, who was the only woman to officially serve with the French Foreign Legion, the duo delivered crisp, sophisticated frocks and skirts in golden and olive tones. Shocks of sapphire blue breathed playful life into the designs, imbuing them with a sense of modernity. “This is Travers’ dream wardrobe, as we imagined it. We were really inspired by the notion of diplomacy,” noted Claude Morais. Teeming with feminine elements like digitized leopard, bright blue ikat and silk jacquard jackets, the collection was at once demure and dramatic. Morais continued, “It’s updated and very modern, but there is a bit of history. That’s a Ruffian show! You have to learn something if you sit front row.”
“It’s kind of a serious collection, in a way,” explained Brian Wolk backstage before the Ruffian Spring 2011 show. Inspired by Susan Travers, who was the only woman to officially serve with the French Foreign Legion, the duo delivered crisp, sophisticated frocks and skirts in golden and olive tones. Shocks of sapphire blue breathed playful life into the designs, imbuing them with a sense of modernity. “This is Travers’ dream wardrobe, as we imagined it. We were really inspired by the notion of diplomacy,” noted Claude Morais. Teeming with feminine elements like digitized leopard, bright blue ikat and silk jacquard jackets, the collection was at once demure and dramatic. Morais continued, “It’s updated and very modern, but there is a bit of history. That’s a Ruffian show! You have to learn something if you sit front row.”
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO
Never one to shy away from drama, fabric, tulle, frills and thrills, Christian Siriano’s Spring 2011 collection consisted of frothy frocks, theatrical gowns and a heavy heaping of embellishments. The staggering 40 looks concluded in a fiery red gown made up of literally miles and miles of tulle. Siriano also veered into the realm of separates and suiting, expanding beyond his signature evening dress. Silk organza tiered blouses and snake embossed pants still offered much in the way of funky color and texture, but also exuded a sophisticated vibe.
Never one to shy away from drama, fabric, tulle, frills and thrills, Christian Siriano’s Spring 2011 collection consisted of frothy frocks, theatrical gowns and a heavy heaping of embellishments. The staggering 40 looks concluded in a fiery red gown made up of literally miles and miles of tulle. Siriano also veered into the realm of separates and suiting, expanding beyond his signature evening dress. Silk organza tiered blouses and snake embossed pants still offered much in the way of funky color and texture, but also exuded a sophisticated vibe.
FARAH ANGSANA
Entitled “Ethno Glam: A Journey Home”, Farah Angsana went for tribal chic she paid homage to her native country, Indonesia.
With the archipelago’s tropical rain forest at the muse, Farah Angsana sent vivid blues and shocking shades of earth tones and gold inspired by erupting volcanoes.
The pieces are entirely jaw-dropping. According to Remi Fagbohun, If you are looking for THE “stand-out” dress, Farah Angsana is the way to go. From embellished corsets, embellished pants, to the GaGa-esque headpiece, the collection wowed the critics. We are predicting that the following celebritieswill be a great match for the Designer; Jennifer Lopez, Liv Tyler, Pink, Beyonce, Rihanna, Eva Mendez, Blake Lively, Christina Aguilera, and the Kardshians.
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