Nostalgia and rebellion is the summary of last week’s New York Fashion Week for me. Many of the Designers who was defined true New York style are no longer officially on the runway such as Marc Jacob, Calvin Klein, Donna Karen and Ralph Lauren. The oldies that are still on it like Michael Kors and Tom Ford took a trip down memory lane this year. The new kids on the block seem to have opted for a very rebellious and dark spring summer 2023. So call me old school or conservative but there is something about the oldies that just gives them that extra it of panache. Overall I was a bit underwhelmed by this edition of New York Fashion Week but here are my fave looks.
70s Nostalgia at Michael Kors
Sexy yet classy and moreover fluid, Michael Kors has put down a collection that combines his signature tailored look with wavy beach dresses. The focal point of his collection was the body and its sensuality, each design drapes very naturally across the model’s body. It reminds 70s designers like Halston, Burrows and Gernreich, who each designed with eye on make comfortable clothing for women.
This collection is exactly what female America needed right now considering that feminism just had to swallow a huge blow in the US as Roe v Wade got overturned. I for one would where every single piece in the collection. Kors combines boxy blazers with sensual feminine dresses. Or floral printed dresses that drape ever so flowy across the body with touches of chunky chains. Bared midriffs, décolletage and fringes provide the looks with a certain sexiness whilst remaining ever so classy.
Take a look at the full collection on michaelkors.com
80s Razzle Dazzle at Tom Ford
Models walked down the runway to the tunes of 80s music with big hair and covered in colourful metallics, sequins, lace and cowboy fringed vests. Tom Ford did what he does best, Razzle Dazzle.
You can watch the full show at tomford.com.
Florals at Carolina Herrera
Inspired by a secret garden, Wes Gordon, presented a true Carolina Herrera. collection at this season’s New York Fashion Week.
This collection made me yearn for summer. It had the most romantic designs with ballon sleeves and wavy forms in the most gorgeous floral prints you can imagine. The most perfect look for a romantic summer night out.
Gordon combined the ethereal floral vibes with impeccably tailored pieces that provided a very agreeable balance. for the cherry on top he matched it all with stunning accessories. I absolutely adored each and every look!
You can watch the full show on carolinaherrera.com
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New York Fashion Week was all about nostalgia. Tom ford brought the razzle dazzle of the 80s while Michael Kors channeled his inner Halston and put the female body at the centre of his designs.
