Solange Knowles Leigh Lezark and Andrew Bevan sat front row as Noon by Noor showed their spring 2014 collection on September 6th in the Studio at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Zang Toi presented a stunningly beautiful Ballet inspired collection for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.The runway show opened with a performance by American Ballet Theater’s Cory Stearns. Mr. Stearns is also designer Zang Toi’s primary muse for the collection.
Just last week Nautica introduced the world to its Spring 2014 collection via the runway at Lincoln Center. A bevy of gorgeous male models strut their stuff along the catwalk clad in the latest by the Nautical themed brand. The looks ranged from beachy casual for workplace chic as the line is created to serve an active man in every aspect of his day. Every look was carefully crafted with functionality and style in mind. The colors were kept muted and mostly neutral with a few pops of brilliant color.
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.
Zimmermann never loses grasp on the softness of her looks. Even the balloon skirt manages to maintain this softness as it is belted with a bow tie sash.
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.
For the Spring 2014 presentation Rebecca Minkoff joined forces with Grammy winner Janelle Monae and American Express for an amazing show. The fusion of fashion and music is an expected occurrence as models need something to march down the runway with. In most shows the soundtrack is just as important to the mood and feeling of the collection as the models. For the Spring 2014 collection Rebecca Minkoff introduced the looks at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week with the support of American Express “Unstaged” series. The series provides fans a unique concert experience that can be viewed live as well as through online streaming. Past concerts have included top acts like Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. For the Minkoff show Janelle Monae was tapped to provide an energetic soundtrack to the season’s collection of ready to wear. The show also has the distinction of being the first Fashion show in the “Unstaged” series. The event was hosted by fashionista and Fashion police panelist Kelly Osbourne who appeared in a lovely peach jacket and skirt from the collection.
Academy of Art University out of San Francisco presented 10 different student collections as a part of its Spring 2014 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Theatre on Friday evening. Since 2005, the School of Fashion has premiered the collections of students and recent graduates during Fashion Week.
According to the program, “Part of our commitment to our students is to help launch their careers and have their work seen by industry professionals. Debuting these designers’ collections during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center is an incredible opportunity for each of them,” said Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University.
Cynthia Rowley Spring 2014 presentation was held at the High Line Hotel on September 7th. Her fans and fashion enthusiasts filled the festively decorated vast room, where Rowley showed her newest collection. Lines of people were celebrating this naturally talented designer’s creation including New York Knicks player Tyson Chandler.
Katya Leonovich’s ready-to-wear spring 2014 collection runway show was held at Lincoln Center on September 7th.