4th of August 2014 finally has arrived. I'm sure for those who are involved in Fashion Week feel excited but nervous. I, myself in Malaysia feel the same like you too. This year, I feel very grateful and thankful that my local loyal readers able to observe a pinch of New York Fashion Week via live stream from my blog. I guess; I'm on the right path and connecting to the right circle. I always love New Yorker style everything so inspirational even on the street. I agree with Carolina Herrera's recent statement that please dressed up accordingly not because to chase latest trends. Fashion, People and Style are too subjective to elaborate. If you asked me for an advice about Fashion or Style, I'll answered; Fashion is trend while Style is your Confident. Fashion were been created by someone and Style is You. Be yourself but constantly change and learn new trends that suitable for you. No harm to try something new, right?
Everyone feel excited on Day 1 and keep on guessing what will be in or out this season. My prediction for Spring/Summer key trends are more to Street Chic, Baggy-Oversize, Crazy Floral, Bright and Neutral palettes and Uniqueness. Nothing that so precise. I love to discuss trends with my fashion friends; trends that stay or what will be in and what will be out. Day 1, The opening show was by Nicholas K. Throughout the show based what I observe, Nicholas present his collection more rugged with a twist of safari explorer touch in earthy colours. I fallen in love with their head wraps, jackets, fluid layering technique and easy shirt dresses. Simply WOW! Playful fringe here and there giving the whole collection more interesting. I have the feeling that Rihanna will style one of Nicholas K soon.
BCBGMAXAZRIA show were mesmerizing. Once more Lubvio succeeded showing her capability to turn bohemian style onto another level of chicness. Based what I've seen, Lubvio presenting her BCBG collection more layer by layer fluid dresses with leather jackets in pastel palette. Some pieces in beautiful floral prints, oversized sleeves, a pinch of origami folds, soft silk midi and maxi and sexy high slit dresses. Most of BCBG dresses top and jackets have architectural and soft elements. I love what BCBG present to the runway; something structured combined with soft. Simply très chic. I'm sure Rachel Zoe will love and style it flawless chic on the street with latest BCBG's dresses this coming spring.
The moment I saw the 1st and 2nd model walked on the runway I take a few seconds to analyse what Richard Chai Love presenting for this season. I didn't say that the whole collection are ugly. I see based on it's separate designs example; silk neon trench coat, digital stripes, shinny sequins crop tops and pants or beautiful Richard's asymmetrical silky dresses. Its not proper but rigid and I love it! Simply urban unique. The complete collection represent youth, free-spirit of a young urban lifestyle. End of the show, I feel satisfied and impressed what Richard's present for this season. I can imagine someone sassy like Rita Ora or Rihanna to style Richard's collection.
The background were very artistic with white layers of big frames on Honor show. Simple yet profound. I love collection something that an uptown lady will wear daily. The femininity is all there; I love the soft sheer blouses with big bow or bell shape sleeves, amazing fluidity on the long dresses, playful ruffles, laser cut out and little detail of candy colours were yummy! The prints are beautiful! Each of the designs have a strong 60's vibes and I love it Giovanna. Honor collection SS'15 simply chic and elegant.
Day 1 shows continue with Tadashi Shoji where he present his collection in heavenly lace. Based what I see Tadashi's whole collection inspired by Italian romance. You can see beautiful intricate details in each of his designs. I love Tadashi's trench dress and long layered lace dresses. The soft elements between light weight lace and chiffon really create an amazing illusions. I like that Tadashi choose today's silhouette; more straight and flare. It brings the collection more youthful with a pinch of classic chicness. Yes, Tadashi really captures pure elegance.
Tome; a combination of Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin art minds really catch my attention. Ryan and Ramon presented their SS'15 collection something profound and tailored. I can see there's Indian or African influence in each of their designs. I love the collection colour palettes; Metallic so chic for Spring & Summer. Tome plays with pleats, fluidity of silk satin, cropped and wrapped tops. Although, it quite plain but I feel impressed with the silhouettes are well-tailored. Don't play with ordinary, it may become extraordinary this season. Someone hip and trendy can style Tome perfectly.
I been waiting and feel excited want to see what a blogger will present on the runway. Yes, I'm talking about the famous blogger Marissa Webb. Marissa's collection was positive and I believe modern young ladies will love what she present for this season to the audiences. Everything were wearable. It's easy to dress from day to night. She really a savvy eye for commercial items. I love Marissa's origami folds on the trench coats, beautiful sheer sleeveless jacket (it bring something sporty but ladylike), sexy skinny pants, shirtdresses and unbuttoned tunics and the heels were amazing in laser cut gave it an edgy look. If you're looking for something simple, street chic and unique but not breaking your bank account. This brand maybe for you.
Day 2, a brand new day to explore new trends and Day 1 was a good blend I'm looking forward to check what will the others presenting on the runway. I start my fashion day with the 2 Australian designers under Zimmermann. I remembered the first time I saw Zimmermann collection back few years ago there few similarity like Chloe. Something sweet but unique. Nicky and Simone presented their SS'15 collection full with ruffles, layered lace, pleats on skirt, unique origami folds jackets or trench dresses, sheer and oversized shirts with fluid printed 70's inspired dresses. I love the whole collection. It's fun and flirty, something that suitable for spring romance in the city.
Rebecca Minkoff present her SS'15 collection more to stylish beachwear. It made us feel somewhere in South Hamptons enjoying our summer vacation in style. The whole collection beautiful with fluid dresses, cool tops with details, fitted overall, buttoned skirt with slit, big floppy hats and sassy fringe bags. Rebecca close her show with models and guests wearing 3-D glasses. Something different to end a great show. Based what I've observed, the whole collection are wearable and fun.
My mum always love Nicole Miller's design. For SS'15 collection Nicole bring the wildness of tropic into her collection. It was an amazing show. I love the colours, wild flower and fruit prints, silhouettes and stripes. Throughout the collection you can see cropped or wrap tops with pencil skirts or fitted dress with ruffle hem. What I really love about these collection was the tropical floral prints catches my attention. It's classy yet sexy. Something fun to wear in the summer.
American designer Monique Lhuillier presented her SS'15 collection in a different direction. It quite a surprise that Monique creation shifted to daywear. I love her concept of inspiration and experimented new fabrics in her designs. There are a lot of beautiful separates pieces that you can choose, own and play mix&match from this collection. The complete collection were amazing! I love the silhouette and luminous colours were excellent. The show closing with a group of beautiful evening gowns with intricate beading, flower petals and sequins. Simply Monique's signature. I, myself falling in love with Monique's SS'15 collection.
One of New York favorite designer, Jason Wu presented his SS'15 collection on the 2nd Day of New York Fashion Week. I always adore Jason's artwork. This season Jason come out with something sleek yet fierce in beautiful materials like liquidly silky satin. Most of his designs were well-tailored although the fabric that he choose look a little languid but chic. One thing that I like about Jason design is the silhouette and his bag creation. For these collection you can see sculpted structure, asymmetry and soft shoulders. Play with silky satin, organza, lovable suede and lace, a pinch of tweed with artsy brushstrokes as fabric prints makes the whole collection more interesting. The neutral palettes really match everything. On the runway I saw amazing tailored suits and long coat, wraps dresses and skirts, cool shirts with shirt dresses and sexy fluid dresses totally LOVE IT! Congratulation Jason bringing the sophistication to another level.
Day 3, all style expert and fashion lover continue the week and I can't wait to start my day 3 with Christian Siriano. From the 1st day he joined Project Runway, I always adore with his artwork and his passion. This season Christian presented his SS'15 collection more sculptured with aquatic hues. I really love the collection that Christian presented on the runway. The lovely crystals embroidery in aquatic hues as the main attraction. Based what I've observed, most of his designs were fitted, straight and flare silhouettes. Not only that Christian using best materials like satin, chiffon, hammered silk Carmeuse combined with brocade, sequins and crystals for his collection. I like Christian's oversized and trench coat, strapless and halter dress, shift dress and cropped blouse. Simply elegant! Few Christian's creation suitable to style on the red carpet like the Golden Globe and Oscar.
Everyone in the industry can't wait to see what Alexander Wang will presenting for SS'15. The moment Alexander's show started and the 1st and 2nd models walking on the runway my prediction were right. You can see techno sporty meets chicness. Most of his creation amazingly innovative. One by one, from top to bottom everything was perfect. I like the streamlined silhouette, stretch materials with neon colours in Alexander's dresses, fitted tees, fitted jackets and edgy oversized shirts. The bag and footwear designs are brilliant. I love the multi-coloured woven and triple strapped high pumps. Not forget Alexander's cool sporty shoulder bags & clutches. I'm sure every fashionista will love it and believe me Alexander's collection especially the Alexander's sneaker bag collection will be the hot item. I, myself a guy dying to have one of it too.
Day 3 of Fashion Week continues with Altuzarra show. Joseph well-known with his excellent tailored workmanship creation. I like what he presented last season and succeed. For this SS'15 collection based what I've observed the collection were amazing and truly a New Yorker lady. You can see classic touch meets modern style. I love Altuzarra's asymmetric strips wrap dresses and skirts, smart blazer with slit on the front pencil skirt and jackets and shirt dresses in beautiful materials like silk and crepe top with floral and stripes prints. The colour palettes that Joseph choose more neutral shades with a touch of metallic. It was a great show and I love in each of his designs.
The dashing designer Prabal Gurung last season show was a blast. The classic ladylike silhouette meets Lady Gaga always stay on my mind when remind about Prabal. This season you will see dark colours silky satin with artistic floral prints with bright nets. It was an interesting collection. Prabal presented his SS'15 Collection more suitable for daily silhouette yet modern throughout the show. For this season Prabal bringing an evolution into his designs. You will see more asymmetrical and sporty in SS'15 Collection. I love Prabal's feathers on dress bottom hem, sheer top & sweater sleeve, nets shirts, easy to go dresses, cool zipper trekking trousers, trailing scarves and voluminous ruffles skirts. Every pieces to die for by all fashionistas this season.
Famous with his luxury clothing line and extraordinary techniques, Ralph Rucci presented his SS'15 collection more sculpted and classic silhouette. I don't have any negative comments about Ralph collection. Everything is perfect from the hair style, amazing light make-up until Ralph's SS'15 collection. It was a joy to watch an excellent show. Ralph simply a visionary and he create his masterpieces with passion. Each of his designs are elegant and pure glamour. I hope someone like Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway will donning Rucci's collection soon.
Day 4, The event continue with DKNY by Donna Karan. The collection truly captures the true young New York culture. I like the vibrant colours and you can feel the element of art and music in DKNY collection. You can see bold geometric prints, sporty & playful silhouette proportions and unique layering. The silhouettes with sporty fabrications giving each of the designs more edgy look. I love their bomber jacket, cropped tops, tunics and sweatshirts, tube dresses, midi skirts with geometrical and stripes prints. The accessories are marvelous especially DKNY bags and shoes. For those who are into sport and love fashion, you should own this collection for your spring/summer gear.
Custo Barcelona, for those who are love sunbathing on the beach or by your own private swimming pool I'm sure all of you know with this brand. Custo always cater the best bathing suits or sheer caftans. This season Custo presented his collection more covered and not too revealing which heavenly in lace and printed fabrics. Based what I've observed, Custo's SS'15 collection are fun and flirty summer clothing. I like Custo's knitted, embroidery & patchwork details.
Diane von Furstenberg show was in the afternoon and many famous celebrities and fashion experts attended the show. DVF presented her SS'15 collection with sassiness era of 60's and 70's vibes Brigitte Bardot. I love, love..love all of DVF collection. The difference in this season that DVF produce more long dresses, A line shape and less DVF's signature wraps dresses. What I'd love most about these collection was the synchronicity. I don't have any negative comments about this collection. Everything is perfect and suitable for Spring/Summer.
The Thai-American designer, Thakoon Panichgul celebrates his 10th anniversary on New York Fashion Week; the same day his fashion show and reported will have a celebration later this fall. This season Thakoon presented his collection inspired from the beautiful Island of Tahiti. Thakoon succeed bringing the inspiration and imagination into reality. I adore all his SS'15 collection including the stylish strappy wedges. I like the loose silhouette on the wrap dresses, amazing tops, beautiful silky robes, asymmetric skirts, sleeves jackets and pleated dresses with beautiful bold prints and fabrics.
Victoria Beckham present her SS'15 collection with sleek 70's safari and military concept. I love what Victoria present on the runway. It's strong yet feminine. Simply sophisticated. Victoria never disappoint her loyal fans. I like the straight and boyish silhouette in Victoria's trench coat, cropped jacket, oversized sweater, shirt dress and suits with beautiful floral and stripes prints. The neutral palettes blend well with the designs. Based what I've observed, the whole collection are bold and modern. The flat western loafer and bucket bag were amazing. Yeah, some may like some may not. But I deeply believe Victoria's SS'15 Collection is the next hot trend. My prediction the VB Bucket Bag in the list hot item this Spring/Summer.
The event continue with Versus Versace designed by Anthony Vaccarello under Donatella Versace wings. I love what Anthony presented on the runway. Glamorously sexy in all black, white and gold , Simply Versus! The collection are bold, sexy...rebel and provocative in a fashionable way. Most Versus SS'15 Collection are full length shirt dresses, long dresses with high slit, mini skirts and sassy blazers with Versace signature Medusa piercings (or safety pins?) and Medusa prints. The collection reminds me Versace legacy in the 90's; Simple yet strong. LOVE IT!
New York Fashion Week, Day 5. Few more days NYFW SS'15 will come to end. I started my observation with Carolina Herrera. CH presented nothing complicated or cliché but you will see more CH style forward in chicness. You can see digital flowers motif as Carolina's main focus this season collection. It felt more fresh, modern and contemporary than previous seasons. I like the new fabrication that Carolina use in her design. Clean lines and soft gentle origami folds, simply très chic! White was used throughout the show with soft and rich pops of colour saturating graphics and ensembles. Love Carolina's shirt dresses, fluidity skirts and gowns, cropped jacket with beautiful tops and trousers with excellent silhouettes. Must have for your next season wardrobe.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen of The Row presented their SS'15 collection in a quiet yet elegant runway show. Most of the collection are oversize, loose and long length. I believe most of The Row audiences wondering why we didn't wear clothes like this every day. We probably won't be because we live in dirty cities. But I'll consider to wear something like this for my vacation. I remembered this style was in trend back in the 90's. The Row makes it more refined and classy look. I love what The Row presented on the runway. The fabrics were fabulously amazing. If I not mistake The Row using raw silk, organza and high quality cotton in their creation.
Reem Acra presented her SS'15 collection more glamour and sophisticated but less demure with sexy cutouts. Based what I've seen, Reem Acra's SS'15 Collection inspired from the glitz and glam 20's in Paris. Heavenly in sheer fabrics with shimmery to give it a touch of opulence in each of Reem's creation. Decorated with shinny crystals and sequins, embroidery and laces on beautiful fabrics that Reem used. Reem Acra SS'15 collection overall were positive.
Day 6, New York Fashion Week continued with Tory Burch as the opening show of the day. The designer get inspired by artist Francoise Gilot and the time she spent with Picasso in Vallauris were the spotlight in the collection. Tory Burch SS'15 collection focused more on the pattern and fabric texture. It's simply an excellent collection. Love Tory's accessories, jackets, sleeveless robes, tunic...there many pieces that to die for.
Happy 25th Anniversary to Badgley Mischka. The designers presented their SS'15 collection in elegant tailored daywear and beautiful flowing eveningwear. Most Badgley Mischka's collection painted with soft watercolour floral and floral prints. Based what I've observes, from the cropped jacket, until BM's flowing gowns the whole collection were romantic and elegant. I love their amazing accessories and sheer fabrics that they use in this collection. Can't wait to see one of BM gown will be style by top celebrities on red carpet.
I managed to watch one of my favorite designer Zang Toi from live stream at my office. The designer celebrated his 25th anniversary show with his new SS'15collection at MBFW. Happy 25th Anniversary Zang Toi. As a fan I feel happy to see the event fully packed by ZToi loyal customers and supporters. The show opened with his "American Girl" and followed other amazing designs. Everything was perfect. The collection was classy, edgy, dynamic and fun. You're brilliant Zang Toi! One of my favorite piece from Toi show was a long with ruffle frills jacket in white. I love the shimmery details on the bottom. Toi definitely embrace the American Heritage into his collection. The show closed anniversary cake presented to Zang Toi. Its a joyful moment to be remembered.
Day 7 of New York Fashion Week, I started my observation with Boss SS'15 Collection. Hugo Boss Woman Collection fly high under Jason Wu's wings. Jason continues to be fascinated with men's shirts and suits into Boss SS'15 women collection and he succeed. The whole collection more refined and look regal. I can imagine any lady wore Boss will look confident and powerful. It's modern, contemporary and fresh. I love the elements that Jason putting into the collection. I believe someone young executive who lives in the big city will proudly donning one of Boss lastest collection soon.
NYFW Day 7 continues with Michael Kors show. Michael presented his stunning collection of true American Sportswear that was ladylike yet nothing cliché. Love the feminine silhouette, colour palettes and details in each of Kors designs. I like from Kors 's sweater and jacket, hand printed dresses to his embellished midi skirt with statement accessories. Everything was perfect. Fashionista, it is a must to add Kors SS'15 in wardrobe for this season.
Proenza Schouler's designers presented their SS'15 Collection are more tailored and sporty. The duo designers giving an evolution against what they normally do. There are few pieces that catch my attention; a pinch of exotic python leather, laser cut sweater with long fringes, knitted polos and dresses, leather jackets and pants, crochet skirts, fringed dresses and tailored suits. Not forget their amazing shoulder bags and leather fringed peep toes pumps. Love it! Everything well-balanced and positive. A brand that everyone should consider to add into your wardrobe this spring.
11th of September was the closing day for New York Fashion Week on Day 8. Honestly, It was a tough and hectic 1 week fully packed. I've to jiggle around to check what's latest on the runway and concentrate my office work. I feel grateful that live stream and helped by my blogger friends makes my work much easier. Yes, I'd feel exhausted but worth it. I'll not nag on something that I really passion in. I really hope one day I'll in the same circle with Bryan Boy and Chiara. Yes, Fashion as My Passion.
I started my day with J.Mendel. This season, J.Mendel designer do a collaboration with artist Enoc Perez. They share the same interest in architecture and converting that into fashion. Love J.Mendel's gorgeous fur jacket and coat and painted dresses. Beautiful silhouettes and amazing fabrics. I feel amazed with J.Mendel's collection.
Continue with one of my favorite brand, Calvin Klein Collection. CK and Costa synonym with minimalist designs. Costa presented his SS'15 designs are more practical and comfortable to his loyal customers and fans. Costa focused on A-Line silhouette and metallic liquid colour. Love CK's sleeveless tunics, flare dresses and dresses belted under the bust line. CK definitely embrace modest yet stylish. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, right?
I ended my fashion week with true essence of NYC; Marc Jacobs. I'm big fan of Marc Jacobs from his diamond days with Louis Vuitton until today. It is one of my biggest dream to attend MJ's Fashion Show. I always love MJ's artwork because he's unique and its not easy to predict what he will present every season. For this season, MJ presented his SS'15 collection military inspired with oversized silhouette and models pure clean no makeup. The collection paraded by models in matching wig around a pink house. I like MJ's croc skin hobo and messenger bag, quirky belted trench dresses, comfy zipper sweater jacket, pocket trousers with tube top and tailored military uniforms. The whole collection were bold, chic and unique.
To be continued; LONDON FASHION WEEK SS'15
[Images credit: MBFW, NYFW Photographers & style.com]
