NYFW: A Few Favourites |

Hugo Boss. Somehow, Jason Wu’s appointment at Hugo Boss had escaped me, but when I found out, the same time when I viewed his debut collection, it felt so right. The feminine silhouette, already a Jason Wu signature style, makes a perfect team with the tailored precision and strict elegance. I’ve always had an affinity for the Hugo Boss classicism, I even have a few of their items, including my favourite pair of ballet pumps, but I think that Jason Wu could elevate the brand and make it more desirable.

Calvin Klein. I think that what I loved the most about the Calvin Klein collection was that it surprised me. I’ve often expressed my admiration towards Francisco Costa’s avantgard minimalism, but I couldn’t help my enthusiasm when I saw the array of tailored knitwear that came down the catwalk. It took on a new sense of tangible sophistication, at ease, more relaxed, raw and down-to-earth, without losing anything from the perfectionism of a Calvin Klein piece of clothing.

Co. It’s the second season in a row I choose their collection as part of my fashion week round-ups. The knitwear was more than simple cosy clothing for the cold season. It looked luxurious, moody and romantic, exactly the type of sweater or cardigan I’d like to wrap myself in in the middle of winter and still feel chic. The association with leather and burgundy suede pumps, my other two favourite elements here, adds even more richness to a practical autumnal look.

Although you may not say so at first sight, I can never resist a beautiful dress and there were quite a few that got my attention at NYFW, like the grey wool dress (love the unconventional fabric for an evening gown) at Ralph Lauren, or the delicate, cut below the knee little black dresses at Monique Lhuilier.

I really fell for this hand-woven Altuzarra dress below. I love its edginess, pockets and close fit. In fact, I liked much of the Altuzarra collection, the fine attention to detail, craft and luxury that went into the sheath dresses with inserts of fuchsia and orange, tapestry pieces, slit cut dresses paired with shearling coats and long boots, and cashmere wrap coats. The coats: there was a variety of beautiful coats on the NY runways, very classic, very simple, of different lengths and colours, from the timeless beige and white, to pastel blue and royal blue.

And now, if I review all the looks I shared here, I realize there is not one single trouser outfit. And I believe that’s a first when it comes to NYFW, where the casual styles and feminine-meets-masculine aesthetics are usually the ones that catch my eye. All I can say is that I embrace this change.

7 Responses to NYFW: A Few Favourites

LatteLisa wrote on
--> 27 February 2014 at 2:59 pm

The Jason-Wu-for-Boss had escaped me too, but like you say, it just felt right. Altuzarra was one of my favourite collections from NYFW. I haven’t viewed the Co collection yet … I obviously have to check it out.

No trousers in your post … what’s happening, girl ; – )
- classiq wrote on
  --> 27 February 2014 at 5:59 pm
  
  Lisa, the lacking of trousers looks, what can I say, it was a surprise for me, too, and only realized it when I had completed my round-up. Maybe it’s time for a power-suit come-back, I would love to see that.
Alexis Grace wrote on
--> 27 February 2014 at 5:50 pm

The woven Altuzarra was seriously impressed me.
I too am very excited about Jason Wu at Hugo Boss. Lukus wear a lot of their suits, and I have always felt sort of neutral about the designs, so I was excited to see the slight tweaking of the Jason Wu aesthetic to add a bit of something special to the looks.
- classiq wrote on
  --> 27 February 2014 at 5:56 pm
  
  The Hugo Boss menswear is so elegant too, Alexis. My husband also loves the brand. Jason Wu certainly brought a change to the designs and I know I will watch closely his tenure at the fashion house.
christine | The Plumed Nest wrote on
--> 27 February 2014 at 6:49 pm

i love the studio photos of the CK knit wear, those sweaters are gorgeous. i am not sure how i feel about the runway pieces though, which is funny because the last two sweaters i bought were CK. it could just be the top three looks are stealing the show for me, and the altuzarra dress. wow, that is gorgeous! i never would have imagined a dress woven in such thick textiles could be so chic and feminine. and the pockets in it are perfection.
Nicole wrote on
--> 27 February 2014 at 10:40 pm

I was quite impressed with Hugo Boss and loved Altuzarra!
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Fiftn Romania wrote on
--> 1 March 2014 at 8:59 pm

Calvin Klein would be my favorite. This is by far the most comfortable and wearable line I’ve seen at NYFW.