New York Fashion Week Day Review - The Pink Obsession
I am happy to republish the FGI trend report of Day One Of NYFW, Not only because FGI is near and dear to my heart, As I have been part of the organization for many years. But, also, FGI is the original style caster in the Business of fashion. It looks like my current commitment to pink was well worth the investment; pink has the power to stay here for a while!
PINK OBSESSION
The passion for pink shows no signs of slowing down. Christian Siriano, the Fashion Star honoree at the upcoming 2022 FGI Night of Stars, conjured up high glamour with a frilly shocking pink trapeze dress, fittingly shown in Elizabeth Taylor’s former Manhattan townhouse. Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim of Monse showed a veiled printed shirt with another shirt, this one cut from filmy rose-tinted tulle. Emerging designer Lu Chen of Lùchen displayed a bouncy pink dress ensemble, while Johnson Hartig at Libertine used a delicate pink for a tailored blazer and Chinoiserie-printed pajamas. New adaptive fashion line Double Take softened classic suiting with an appealing blush tone.
SHIRT STORY
The crisp shirt is one of those items that you can reinvent over and over. For next Spring, designers offer many variations. Byron Lars cut striped shirting into his signature torso-skimming shape, and he added flowing panels. Maria Cornejo showed a chic wrap shirtdress, and Tanya Taylor used shirting for an asymmetric ensemble; it was part of a collection inspired by “graphicness” and the spontaneous way artists dress. And Eco-conscious designer Maria McManus offered super-fine organic cotton shirting in a sunny yellow. At the same time, Monse showed comfortable shirts worn in various ways, including one tied at the waist, grunge-style.
CAMO CHAMELEON
Camo print takes an elegant turn for next Spring. Monse certainly contrasted the rugged nature of camouflage with lingerie pieces like laced-front bralettes and sheer dresses. Libertine’s Johnson Hartig applied his signature whimsy to a vintage French fatigue jacket, embroidering its surface with multicolor beaded butterflies. And Terry Singh, offered a masterfully tailored jacket-and-skirt ensemble, bringing modern refinement to the time-honored motif.
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In America: A Lexicon of Fashion at The Met (Updated Pieces!)
So I already reviewed this exhibit, but I went back recently and it’s been updated with new pieces! Why would they do this? The only reason I can come up with is because part two of the exhibit (that came out a few weeks ago) was so revoltingly done that they had to save face. Makes sense! Favourites ahead.
Above Photo: Marc Jacobs, Autumn/Winter 2020
Are we kidding here? All those shades of lilac? Heavenly and way too much fun.
Above Photo: Anne Fogarty, Autumn/Winter 1962-1963
Warmth & elegance at once!
Above Photo: Jamie Okuma, 2021
I think my favourite part of this one is the neckline. One day necklines will be deemed important again and on that day, I will rejoice.
Above Photo: Adolfo, 1973-1974
This yellow frock SHOULD seem matronly, but somehow it isn’t? The simple sweetness of it is contagious.
Above Photo: Vaquera, Autumn/Winter 2019
If there isn’t humour in fashion, we might as well all kill ourselves.
Above Photo: Lùchen, Spring/Summer 2022
Honestly kind of shocked we haven’t seen Rihanna wear this yet. Oh to be taking an accidental nap on a porch swing in this beauty.
Above Photo: Oscar de la Renta, Autumn/Winter 2021-2022
A definite favourite of this whole collection, it’s so full of whimsy. A walking garden, what could be better.
Above Photo: Virgil Abloh, 2022
I really did gasp at this one as soon as I saw it. Romantic, modern pieces like this make me believe in magic. It reminded me immediately of the Rodarte piece (that was displayed in this same exhibit late last year). Breath-taking, even with the basic-ness of the top - it’s letting the skirt shine even stronger.
Above Photo: Collina Strada, Autumn/Winter 2019
God, this would be fun to wear. It’s kind of insane alone (still beautiful), but with some giant long coat on top? Or, oh god, something with feathers?? You’d be unstoppable.
Above Photo: threeASFOUR, Autumn/Winter 2019-2020
I spent at least five minutes staring at this one. It’s fucking ART.
God, this whole updated collection was incredible. It’s wild what proper lighting and display areas will do, who would have thought? Both parts of the exhibit are on display until September 5th.
I also wrote more about each piece on my spring ‘22 highlight reel on Instagram (more specifically where I would wear each of these gorgeous pieces), incase you’re interested.