Image by Yana Paskova via The New York Times
As New York Fashion Week comes to a close we can reminisce on what a wonderful week it has been. From New York's savvy street style to Rodarte's rich and sleek designs fashion week has given us an appreciation for designers' inspirations because they help aspire us to be what we want to be. It's fashion reviewers for The New York Times like Vanessa Friedman who make fashion week much more memorable with the language they utilize to describe the garments featured on the runway. Her amazing post on the fashion shows of Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, and Altuzarra can be found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/fashion/at-alexander-wang-leather-studs-and-combat-boots.html?ref=fashion&_r=0.
Image by Hiroko Masuike via The New York Times
1.
SILHOUETTE & DESIGN
- Intarsia
leggings and sweatshirts
- Sharply
tailored culottes
- Bias-cut
skirts
- Nubby coats
- Half-belts
- Skinny
flannel trousers
2.
DETAILS
- Studded fisherman’s sweater
- Trimmed in
gleaming ball bearings
- Big buttons
- Threaded with gold and silver embroidery
- Threaded with gold and silver embroidery
3.
COLOR
- Diagonal black-and-white stripes
- Toned brown
and navy
- Lavish pastel
- Rust and
turquoise
4.
FABRIC
- Sheer
chain-mail skirts
- Quilted
miniskirts
- Leather
T-shirts
- Giant fox-fur
collars
- Silk-satin
pajama suits
- Shearling
bathrobe coats
CREATIVE
“JARGON”
-"Haute-ish
grunge ethos"
-"Delineating
curves"
-"Stringy
hairstyling"
-"Head-stomper
combat boots"
I thought the Alexander Wang show this year was a bit.... eccentric? Whats with the wet hair look? lol. Anyway, great post!
ReplyDeleteWang's show was definitely very grung-ish to say the least. I enjoyed the article you chose. Very detailed about the looks.
ReplyDeleteWang's show was definitely very grung-ish to say the least. I enjoyed the article you chose. Very detailed about the looks.
ReplyDeleteI really loved the article you chose! It shows great examples of how fashion journalists describe specific styles, fabrics, colors, designs, and details. I agree with the previous comments, Alexander Wang's show was definitely on the grunge side, but I do think this is a trend we'll be seeing a lot of in the future!
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