Elie Tahari Fall 2011

Every year we look forward to fashion week. Despite our privileged grumblings about waiting in line, crashers and irate PR people we still get excited entering the tents at the start of the season. The celebrity sightings and interesting booths are always a welcome sight. However by day 3, “fashion fatigue” starts to set in. Collections start to mirror each other, colors are just too bright and almost nothing is cute any more. All that is desired beyond day 3 is to see your show and get back to civilization as quickly as possible. This feeling is inevitable but not incurable. This year’s dose of fashion adrenaline came in the shape of Elie Tahari‘s amazing Fall collection. Piece after piece the packed audience held a collective gasp watching in stunned admiration of Tahari’s genius.

The collection featured butter soft leather, animal print, lace  and layers of fur. A decadent display of luxurious fabrics in figure flattering silhouettes and intricate detail. The ruffled bodice and top stitch details on this jacket in particular was amazing.

Though we are animal lovers it was hard to deny the drool worthy fur collars seen throughout.  One of our favorite looks was this cable knit sweater with Cheetah print skirt. The fur collar and soft leather gloves add a richness to this otherwise basic ensemble.

Though NYC’s grey slush filled winters are no place for winter white we would be willing to throw caution to the wind if we could step out in this top to toe winter white look.  The cinched waist and high collar are a great combination, giving this a city chic vibe.

Sorry PETA but there is nothing that screams luxury louder than a fur. This waist length cropped fur jacket with a wide leg trousers and lace blouse is simply stunning.

Yet another fashion week has come and gone, its highs and lows will soon be a distant memory.  Though we all look forward to bringing the spring fashions we discovered  last September from the runways onto the streets.  We can all look ever forward to next fall when Tahari’s looks find their way onto a sidewalk near you.

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