The New York Fashion Week is already wrapped up. Although there are collections I instantly like, it usually takes a while to form a definitive impression over others and I might have the surprise of rediscovering a collection through complete different eyes at some point in the future, most probably when the appropriate season kicks in. So who were your favourites? Here are mine.
Alexander Wang. A unitary, strong collection. Sharp, structured lines, a minimalist, sporty approach that has become synonym with the designer. Black and white was a big trend at NYFW and is a constant at Alexander Wang, accompanied here by a few notes of silver, grey and beige. The amazing graphic effect given by the cut-out details was the edgy element that made this the kind of fashion-forward collection I like.
Victoria Beckham is steadily growing in my eyes as a designer. I’ve silently watched her until now, not rushing into expressing my thoughts over her work. But her Spring 2013 collection confirms her as a name to be taken into consideration in the fashion world. A very well defined collection with clean lines, including her characteristic sheath dresses, lovely mini dresses and chic separates. The minimalist style and solid colours were well balanced with the lace insertions, transparent fabrics and lingerie details (that nicely played down her signature body-conscious dresses) seen throughout the collection.
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Donna Karan. I can easily see myself living in all the dresses in this collection next spring. Romantic and feminine, beautifully constructed (I love the loose-fitting silhouettes), a floating loveliness in soft shades like blush pink, pearly grey and seafoam.
Carolina Herrera. I can’t say I liked the collection as a whole, but rather a few pieces or elements, like the rounded plunging neckline and graphic pattern on the dress below, the little white ensemble – short skirt and blouse (a nod to the ’60s which was not singular at NYFW) and the white evening dress – of a Carolina Herrera refinement.
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Ralph Lauren. It was the show I was looking forward to the most, but not quite what I had expected. I do have a favourite though. This, at least, is perfect.
And la pièce de résistance, the most beautiful gown at NYFW was, in my opinion, this Oscar de la Renta dress. I do love an evening dress (striped nonetheless) with pockets. And the black roses statement necklace and bracelet impeccably adorn the look.
Whatever your plans are, I wish you a wonderful weekend!
photos: 1,4-Alexander Wang: The Sartorialist / 2,3-Alexander Wang: Monica Feudi for Vogue.com / 5-7-Victoria Beckham: Marcus Tondo for Vogue.com / 8-11-Donna Karan: Yannis Vlamos for Vogue.com / 12-14-Carolina Hererra: Filippo Fior for Vogue.com / 15-Ralph Lauren: Monica Feudi for Vogue.com / 16-Oscar de la Renta: Filippo Fior for Vogue.com
Beautiful review! You’ve mentioned quite some designers which work I absolutely admire. Ralph Lauren’s collection was beyond stunning and chic!
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Alexandra
http://www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
We share some favourites. For me, with the shows that I have viewed carefully, it was definitely Alexander Wang and Victoria Beckham. I agree with you on Donna Karan as well, and I also was drawn to a few pieces by DVF and Carolina Herrera but not their entire collections. I have some catching up to do; I still haven’t watched the shows of Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors and a few others.
Oscar is Oscar but I don’t know what I think about his show this season. Frankly, I was a bit bored. Maybe I just wasn’t in the mood for such ladylike dresses at this point in time. I’ll probably love it with the arrival of spring.
Have a wonderful weekend!
The Oscar de la Renta collection was definitely not among my favourites, it was simply too much of everything in my opinion, but that gown made my heart beat faster.
So many dresses … I quite liked a few from each label but the the most interesting ones were Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, DVF, and some accessories from Peter Som and Rag and Bone. I’m still sorting through the images and just pinning a couple from each brand to get a well rounded view for Summer. Have a wonderful weekend Ada … don’t forget it doesn’t end with NY, London starts today! :)x
I love the collections of Alexander Wang and Donna Karan! Enjoy the weekend!
I was defintiely a fan of Victoria Beckham. Her best collection yet in my opinion. Also enjoyed Carolina Herrera and Donna Karan and I could see myself wearing quite a bunch pieces from DVF during the late spring and summer. I haven’t had the chance to catch up on many others yet. But I did think Marc Jacobs was interesting because it brought me back to the 80s and that was a fun time for me. Don’t think I’d wear anything from the collection in this day though. 🙂
Have a great weekend, Ada! xoxo
love your pics!! that last number is so swoon worthy!!! oh how i love NYFW
J’aime beaucoup les photos!Super!
Angela Donava
https://www.lookbooks.fr
Since I’ve been traveling so much and more to come, I haven’t had a chance to follow any of the new collections so very much appreciate your take on these and also the photos, Ada. I will have to check out the Ralph Lauren collection – usually my favorite but if you were surprised, I’ll have to see why!
Great weekend to you!
xo
I agree Ada, it’s hard to take in so much at once. I hope to look at the collections again over the weekend. It was really a pleasure to see so much vibrant energy in the collections – it’s felt for the past few seasons there was a lot of rehash, and this season seemed so much fresher to me. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xo Mary Jo
love this recap of your faves! while i think alexander wang is a genius, this collection was a bit too out there for me. and i have to give credit to v. beckham. i was so skeptical of her line when she first started designing, but i have to admit each collection gets better and better. have a great weekend, ada! xo
Ada, I knew I could count on you to admire some of the highlights of NYFW! I’ve been so busy at work that I barely had the time to follow all the collections…Great selection of designers! Personally I would also include J.Crew because they always manage to create a collection that is quirky, chic and very wearable! I wish you a great w-e!
I really agree with you about forming an opinion about a certain collection. Sometimes I find that the ones I just liked rather than loved grow on me as the time goes by and some of the loves leave me disappointed once I see them in person. Fashion is a funny thing, isn’t it?
Wishing you a beautiful weekend, my sweet!
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I loved the Alexander Wang collection, very clean and simple. Donna Karan is always among my favorites as well!
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