Fashion Files Magazine: Ready to Wear
Top 100 New York Fashion Week Looks, Fall 2012
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- Published on Sunday, 19 February 2012 13:46
- Written by Anna Marevska
The New York collections ended on a very strong note and majority of the American designers focused on ladylike looks, monochromatic ensembles and lots of fur. With the exception of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, who managed to mix strong sportswear and tough urbanism into one highly wearable and badass collection, overall there weren't any breakthroughs in design.
Michael Kors, once again, was able to put comfort and luxury together and made us want to go cosy-up with our love, high up in the mountains in a warm cabin. Oscar de la Renta didn't spare us the luxe factor neither, although this time bourgeois came in baby blue and powder pink silhouettes. Not bad.
Marc Jacobs was slightly underwhelming, with both his eponymous lines. The Edwardian-meets-the-mad-hatter undercurrent simply didn't work for us, although the structures and cut were impeccable. The Pilgrim shoes were also semi-chic. Over at Donna Karan things were a lot more interesting. She fixated on suits for fall and reminded us how sexy it is to wear menswear with a feminine twist. Her DKNY collection was just as strong, where she presented two of our favorite New York fashion week looks: an amazing, black leather skirtsuit and an oxblood coat stunner.
Ralph Lauren showed a spectacular collection -- and number one in our book -- also inspired by the 1920s chic and World War I England. (Do you watch Downton Abbey?) Double-breasted plaids, chic men's inspired pantsuits, and sultry gold and black evening dresses. Very well executed, very well presented and extremely desirable.
Of course, how can we have this review without mentioning the new age designers. Prabal Gurung took the crown for most cohesive collection, presenting it in an obmbre effect: starting with all-black, going through a blue period and finishing with heavenly whites and golds. Simply lovely. Alexander Wang showed his version of the urban woman by presenting clothes with sleek sheen; Christian Siriano's demure collection showed the designer's serious side; and Jason Wu paid homage to China, and showed some gorgeous red and black lace pieces.
There were many other mention-worthy designers who offered spectacular presentations: Altazurra, Diane von Furstenberg, Rodarte, doo. ri, and Peter Som, to name a few. They are all included in our Top 100 New York Fashion Week Looks, Fall 2012, which you can peruse at your leisure above. And if you wish to watch our Fashion Week wrap, hop over to FFMag TV.
