Sally Lapointe debuted her collection the day storm Nemo was set to wreak havoc on New York City. Before the storm was in full bloom, fashion week attendees filled Pier 57 in their fur coats, parkas, and snow boots. When the show began it was as if for 15 minutes we all forgot about the storm that was going on outside and were focused on the edgy silk and leather pieces Sally Lapointe models walked down the runway in.
Sally Lapointe’s fall collection was very avant-garde in a feminine way. Inspired by Depeche Mode’s poem, “In Your Room” Lapointe’s collection showcased a powerful woman with a dark side. When it comes to women’s clothing, we always see, glam, uber-sexy, or modest and sophisticated. Lapointe’s collection relayed how a woman can still embrace her femininity in nonconventional silhouettes. I was quite intrigued by her take on bomber jackets and column dresses. She produced oversized, color-blocked mohair sweaters and dresses that were anything but form-fitting. They were more body-skimming with flashes of skin.
A classic color palette of red, black, and camel often in ombre effect was the back drop for leather pants, silk jumpsuits, and printed mohair sweaters. Texture also played a major role in the collection. A medley of black crocodile, wool, crepe, and cashmere were the perfect fabrics to pull off such a deep and authoritative collection. Small details such as a cutout waistline on floor-length gowns or slits on the sleeves of oversized tunics added more interest to the looks. After the models did their final walk, I left the show feeling a sense of empowerment to dress outside the box and embrace new silhouettes that are still feminine but a bit androgynous.