By Margot Peppers and Associated Press[1] [2]
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For their spring 2014 The Row collection, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took their inspiration from far-away places, showcasing an eclectic mix of luxe fabrics, African-inspired prints and safari-style accessories.
At the twins' New York Fashion Week show, which was held in an intimate SoHo space on Monday, models channeled nomadic chic in long, sepia-toned layers, with intricate, couture-like details.
Most notable were the headpieces that topped off the looks, including a long orange headscarf, wide-brimmed visors and the Olsens' high fashion take on the beekeeper hat, featuring a black lace veil.
Ethnic inspiration: For their spring 2014 The Row collection, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took their inspiration from far-away places, showcasing an eclectic mix of luxe fabrics and safari-style accessories
All in the details: Most notable were the headpieces that topped off the looks, including a long orange headscarf, wide-brimmed visors and the Olsens' couture take on the beekeeper hat, featuring a black lace veil
Sepia hues featured heavily on the runway; one such look consisted of a burnt orange chiffon skirt worn below the knee, and a beaded top in the same color, embroidered with a leafy pattern.
The ensemble was worn with a brown cross-body shoulder bag and brown and cream patent leather loafers.
Two years ago, the twins - who declined to be photographed at the event - won the CFDA prize in womenswear for their distinctive designs, and this new collection continued their aesthetic.
Long, drapey silhouettes created by multiple layers and scarves lent the clothes a fanciful feel, while intricate details like laser-cut leather and embroidered lace added femininity.
Design duo: Two years ago, the twins won the CFDA prize in womenswear for their distinctive designs, and this latest collection continued their aesthetic
Palette: Sepia hues featured heavily on the runway, as did delicate pieces in embroidered white lace
Lean: Long, drapey silhouettes created by multiple layers and scarves lent the clothes a fanciful feel to the ensembles, while intricate chiffon details and embroidery added femininity
One striking look was a knee-length leather dress, which was loose-fitting and featured a tiny laser-cut pattern.
Another model wore a nightgown-style white dress, with a black-and-white striped coat layered over it.
The ruffled lace cuffs of the dress poked out from inside the sleeves of the coat, giving the look a theatrical feel.
VERA WANG
On Monday, Vera Wang aimed for all As on her runway: artful, architectural and athletic.
The designer showcased silk gauze baseball jackets, chiffon gowns with mesh panels and often-beaded, racer-style backs and a stretch-mesh hoodie paired with a net bustier and stretch jersey skirt.
Many of her looks were black, which made the flashes of cobalt blue, geranium red and citron yellow more impactful.
High fashion: On Monday, Vera Wang aimed for all As on her runway: artful, architectural and athletic
Color scheme: Many of her looks were black, which made the flashes of cobalt blue, geranium red and citron yellow more impactful
She used a painter's brush-stroke print on camisole slips and chiffon gowns to make another visual statement, and delicate fabric petals decorated the back of slim-cut sheaths.
'My inspiration was sort of artsy, but also quite clean and a lot of collaging and athleticism. . . athletic details to the very central, romantic dresses,' she said.
'It's very much based on sport and the body and movement,' she added.
Model Chrissy Teigen and fiance John Legend were in the front row. Both said they were fans of Wang.
'I think I have pretty good taste,' Legend said. 'I don't like obsess over it, but I care how I look, so and I care how she looks, too,' he said of his fiancee. 'She has great style.'
Artistic: She used a painter's brush-stroke print on camisole slips and chiffon gowns to make another visual statement, and delicate fabric petals decorated the back of slim-cut sheaths
Effortless: 'It's very much based on sport and the body and movement,' the designer said of the breezy ensembles
Famous faces: Model Chrissy Teigen and fiance John Legend were in the front row. Both said they were fans of Wang. 'I don't like obsess over it, but. . .she has great style,' he said of his fiancee
RODARTE
Rodarte's fall collection was inspired by Northern California, where they grew up, and so the Mulleavy sisters of Rodarte decided that for spring, they needed to head south - to Los Angeles, where they live now.
'I always knew it would be a two-part story,' said Laura Mulleavy, who designs with her sister, Kate. 'We had to do LA next, to create a balance.'
For those who have followed the Mulleavys, this collection was a far cry from the ethereal, soft clothes they created, for example, two years ago when their inspiration was Vincent Van Gogh.
West Coast girls: Rodarte's fall collection was inspired by Northern California, where they grew up, and so the Mulleavy sisters decided that for spring, they needed to head south - to Los Angeles, where they live now
Edgier: This collection was a far cry from the ethereal, soft clothes they created, for example, two years ago when their inspiration was Vincent Van Gogh
The current collection was heavy on urban edge, attitude and a strong street vibe.
Many of the ensembles were surprisingly flashy, such as beaded bra tops shimmering with Swarovski crystal elements.
One of these came in leopard, adding to the nightclub effect. Sometimes these tops were paired with much more toned-down accompaniments - for example, a nice tweed jacket.
Rodarte
There was lots and lots of fringe: On faux leather skirts, for example, and on silk shorts - or, for a fancier look, on a white silk jacquard and silk satin dress.
Speaking of shorts, they were often so short, it sometimes looked like the models had nothing on underneath their jackets.
City style: The current collection was heavy on urban edge, attitude and a strong street vibe
Fringe benefits: There was lots and lots of fringe: On faux leather skirts, for example, and on silk shorts - or, for a fancier look, on a white silk jacquard and silk satin dress
References
- ^ Margot Peppers (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Associated Press (www.dailymail.co.uk)
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