The city felt unusually quiet as fashion week unfolded this year – perhaps the sub zero “feels like” temperatures tempered excitement about fall/winter trends for the future? Despite the unusual calm in the streets, the runways teemed with an edgy, crackling energy. The stand out theme to me was the exploration of the dichotomy between clean delicate pieces with fine details and messy overwhelming undone textures – ruffles with delicate brooches, tidy underlayers with statement accessories, and sheer clothing and large capes evoking a sense of naughtiness. This month, we are focusing on outfits that utilize these trends, and help bring a bit of the “2000’s it girl” aesthetic into your life that seemed to reign supreme on the runway.
The 2000s Party Girl
Metallic clothes with messy statement necklaces and distressed cardigans take you back to the 2000s in NYC.
Look One: Prada Lamé Tank Top, Farra Amethyst & Freshwater Pearls Multi-Way Necklace, Judy Turner Shylla Puff-Sleeve Crochet Shrug, Frame Le High Skinny, The Attico Juno 95mm Ankle Boot Look Two: Veronica Beard Sleeveless Ribbed Top, Alexis Bittar Liquid Lucite Crystal Pebble Necklace, Weekend Max Mara Black Danza Cardigan, The Noli Shop Aria Coated Flare Jean, Proenza Schouler Trap Pumps in Slick Calf Look Three: Saint Laurent Metallic Knitted Tank, Rabanne Double XL Necklace, Area Distressed Cotton and Cashmere Cardigan, L’Agence Selma Coated Bootcut Jean, Le Silla 80mm Bella Ankle Boots
The Sophisticated Drama Queen
Sheer layers with dramatic capes create drama and a little “wink wink nudge nudge”.
Look One: Colleen Allen Fleece Cape Coat, Staud Aida Sheer Silk Organza Shirt, Veronica Beard Leah Straight-Leg Jean, Acacia Frankie Merino Wool Tote, Toteme Crinkled Patent-Leather Ballet Flats Look Two: By Malene Birger Pinla Fringed Cape Top, Chloe Fitted Lace Embroidered Tank Top, Toteme Pleated Twill Wide-Leg Pants, Celine Triomphe Buckle & Reversible Strap 25mm, Aquazzura Talk To Me 75 Metallic Leather Sandals Look Three: Burberry Clevedon Leather Cape, Khaite Toto Bodysuit, Adam Lippes Jericho Pant, Loewe Medium Bilbao Bucket, Alaia Ballet Flats in Laminated Fishnet
The Referential Trendsetter
Ruffles, brooches, and skinny scarves are all seen in this woman’s wardrobe, perhaps with some taken from her grandmother’s closet.
First Look: Etoile Isabel Marant Nalou Ruffled Cotton Voile Blouse, Miu Miu Leather Floral Brooch, Prada Wool Scarf, Khaite Danielle Jean, Christian Louboutin Chambeliboat Donna Nubuck Boat Shoes Look Two: Ulla Johnson Clio Ruched Ruffle Top, Oscar de la Renta Large Wire Flower Brooch, Maison Margiela Scarf, ALC The 347 Jean, Khaite Jett D’Orsay Low Pump Look Three: Favorite Daughter The Who Me? Ruffled Chiffon Top, Dior Lily of the Valley Brooch, Paloma Wool Off-White Flauta Scarf, Nili Lotan Celia Mid-Rise Flared Jeans, Manolo Blahnik Kietta Metallic Leather Stiletto Pumps