Christian Siriano isn’t the only Project Runway winner in the tents this year – and his fellow PR alum is giving him some competition.
Winner of Season 6 of Project Runway, Irina Shabayeva made her solo debut in the Fashion Week tents on the first official day of shows, and she did not disappoint.
On the heels of her recent collaboration of a capsule collection for Macy’s INC International Concepts, Shabayeva presented a Spanish-inspired collection of bold and vibrant colors with fun “snowflake cut-out” styles and dramatic silhouettes. Knits were mixed creatively with fragile and delicate cocktail dresses that offered versatility and femininity at its best.
Reminiscent of the Barcelona fashion scene, most of Shabayeva’s skirts and dresses were flared around the waist and below, mixed with jackets and wearable knits. Bright reds and blues popped out on the runway, while grays and blacks were also a popular color. Some looks featured the aforementioned snowflake cutouts in the top layer of the fabric, with a contrasting peekaboo underlay fabric creating a fantastically simple yet intriguing look.
But Shabayeva even took the snowflake cutouts a step further in other looks. She created a 3D feel on what would be minimal cocktail dresses and gowns without that distinctive detail. The snowflakes were attached to the bottom of the dresses, which almost looked like butterflies fluttering as models walked down the runway. Case in point: a classic strapless black gown got a unique and dramatic twist with the cutouts that ran from the thighs down to the train of the dress.
The collection also featured everyday, ready-to-wear styles that could be perfect for the chic office worker during the fall. Structured jackets and wool skirts were a popular combo. The knits were also a popular feature, which Shabayeva juxtaposed perfectly with many of her dressier pieces.
Several looks were accessorized with black hats, which brought a retro feel to what seems to be a rather modern collection. Black leather gloves were also featured in some of the looks, all of which were attention grabbing to a collection that any modern woman would love.
Images courtesy of Stevyn Llewellyn of Modern Glossy
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