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Shawn Frego
Shawn Frego
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The knee length cocktail dresses coupled with the cut-out detailing feels like something fashion addicts have seen several times over. But, what keeps it feeling fresh is the fit and and fabric choice. Also, classic and fresh is the purple over coat with the medallion detailing. This was often regarded as the show (presentation) stopping piece. It feels feminine yet structured. It is a simple/classic design except for the 3-demensional medallions hanging from it. The medallions as an added bonus pump up the coats already good fashion rating. The styling we saw kept this look as well as the others feeling young as well, though classic designs often revolt youth. The 3-demensional bangles and gold necklaces helped convey a youthful elegance throughout all the outfits. The biggest advantage young artist have is history. There is some sense of fashion history within 5:31 Jerome‘s Autumn/Winter 2014.
Ruffian Fall/Winter 2014: Bold Moves Down the Runway
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Ruffian was no anomaly. Designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais provided fashion week with arguably one of its most voluminous and bold runways. Playing with shape and tackling wearability and femininity in the same breath, Ruffian was for the most part successful.
A man’s closet needs a few things: an everyday sweater, a pair of comfortable sneakers, and a well-tailored suit. Frank & Oak acknowledges that basics such as these are essential for menswear. Frank & Oak presented their s/s 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week for the first time in its young existence.
In sports, there is often a disconnect between player and fan. The player receives all of the glory while the fan merely sheds this glory. The player has the fabulous lifestyle that the fan, essentially, pays for. Carlos Campos attempts to merge these separate entities within his S/S 2014 collection. Inspired by the fundamental relationship between soccer player and soccer fan, their mutual love of the game, Campos designed a collection fitting for all men.
It is always both unique and refreshing when a designer can create a collection that challenges shapes and prints yet still proves to be feminine. For her S/S 2014 debut, Nicky Zimmermann did just that. From shapes to actual patterns, Zimmermann showcased a line that felt effortlessly feminine, yet strong and couture.
The first look that glided down the runway was a fabulous dress number made of a silk and tulle combination, with a print that simply put a smile on the faces in the audience. As the collection continued to roll out, the daintiness slightly fades, and we see more structured pieces come through. The metallics electrify the runway the way they are seemingly paired with soft pieces such as the metallic blouse with the flowy sheer skirt.
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The patterns Zimmermann uses are especially Spring and Summer like. They too revealed a freshness as they came down the runway. Having used them mostly in silk garments, Zimmermann is able to make her models look sexy and confident.
The couture pieces really came through with the black and white bleeding print in which she accomplished two dresses. The two dresses look extremely expensive, well made, and tailored to fit. Again, the print has an edginess and sexiness to it, yet it makes the models look very womanly and sophisticated.
The Ringmaster show, as it was titled, really did take its viewers on a sort of circus expedition. But, not in a bad way. Zimmermann proved that she knows how to tailor uneasy garments to fit a woman’s shape. This in itself is circus like, or odd, because there are so few designers who can pull off the innovative looks as Nicky Zimmermann did.
As with any show in New York City, get there early. If you don’t, you run the gamut of missing all the unusual, freakish, intoxicating performances that are displayed before the actual show. Skingraft saw its fair share of oddities on Tuesday night as they introduced to the runway of fashion week, for the first time, what they were all about. And, they were not to be outshined by the preshow.
It was an early Thursday morning. Most New Yorkers would typically be wrapping up their work commute, bagel and coffee in hand. But last Thursday morning was different. New Yorkers dumped their bagels and coffee to host New York’s Fashion Week.