Spotlight on NYFW day 2
Day two of NYFW was everything except for dull. Thursday brought the
diehard fashionistas a collaborative effort to bring Korean fashion
designers to the U.S., Monique Lhuillier revealing her new affinity for
handbags and shoes, and a rock number from Mark and Estel. Just when you
think fashion has become a room of stuffy people in designer clothes,
everyone reminds you that this is an industry for people who always keep
things exciting.
First up this morning was the Concept Korea show. Concept Korea is an
initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the
Republic of Korea and Korean Creative Contents Agency to bring Korean
fashion to the United States. This line up of designers included Taeyong Ko
of Beyond Closet, Seunghee Lee of Leyii, and Juyoung Lee of Resurrection.
While all these designers were unique in their way their collections were
all universally Korean with the slender cuts, affinity for leather, and
their use of patterns. With the Asian market being such a growing market
for the fashion industry, and Asian-Americans becoming massive consumers of
luxury goods in the United States, it was great that Tuesday opened with a
collection giving praise to Korean culture and fashion. It’s the beginning
to seeing Korea play a more important role in the fashion industry both
artistically and financially.
Bayarmaa Bayarkhuu made her NYFW debut this year with her brand Mongol. The
brand is a tribute to her Mongolian heritage, which was displayed through
her designs which were fit for a Mongolian princess. The designer brought
inspiration from Mongolian costumes, which created the effect of dazzling
dresses that looked like royal costumes, included brightly colored pants
and blouses, and brought the industry Mongolian fur and cashmere. She is
sure to be a hit among buyers who are looking for more ostentatious dresses
for that lady who does not want to look boring. Bayarkhuu created dramatic
effect without moving too far away from the functional, which could prove
good for business.
Day 2 of NYFW spared no level of excitement
Mark and Estel were one of the most exciting sites to behold this fashion
week. The music artists and fashion designers held true to their music
roots by ending their show with a rock number while the models did their
finale work and showcased their incredible designs one last time for the
cameras. The collection was very young, very fresh, and very varied,
including everything from maxi dresses, to lipstick kiss patterned tops,
and edgy rocker inspired wear. The collection was a hybrid of looking very
Parisian and very rock concert. With their growing popularity the design
duo is probably trying to appeal to all sorts of buyers to get their label
in as many major department stores as possible. While they are attempting
variety they still remain true to their aesthetic always.
The trio known as Orley, which includes brothers Matthew and Alex and
Alex’s wife Samantha has brought their luxury men’s knits to NYFW, and they
are sure to be on every buyers must have list. With men’s wear being such a
growing market Orley couldn’t have selected a more perfect time to show at
Fashion Week. They know how to stick to all the basics of men’s wear, from
fine tailoring and staples like winter staples like luxurious cashmere
sweaters, and they also know when to throw in some flair like a zigzag
pattern or that perfect shade of light blue. They’ll be one to watch in the
menswear market this year.
Everyone’s favorite lady, Rebecca Minkoff gave us a collection this year
that was an ode to the Chelsea Hotel Girls: Smith, Janis Joplin and Grace
Slick. The collection was just what the doctor ordered, and included
everything from maxi trenches to slim cropped jackets. Every look was very
buyable and very wearable, so Rebecca Minkoff fans can rest assured, she
won’t be disappearing from those department stores anytime soon.
Bloomingdale’s favorite Nicole Miller presented a collection that was very,
out there for lack of a better word. Her collection was inspired by eerily
drawn scenes from fairytales and folklore and books like Lord of the Rings.
Her love for mixing prints came through in this collection as well, so what
we got were a bunch of women look like high fashion fairies. How this will
play out is unclear, because while there were many wearable pieces in the
collection many of them were a bit gaudy for your average department store
buyer. The public will have to wait until next year for those Q4 holiday
numbers to see how this collection ended up playing out.
The most sought after women’s wear designer in America, Charlotte Ronson
spared no level of glamour for her collection. She kept everything on trend
and included everything from oversized turtleneck sweaters, to sequin
t-shirt dresses, and cropped turtlenecks. It was a collection that was all
about the 2015 women’s wear trend, and a collection that will be sure to
keep Ronson in all the top department stores because she knows how to give
women what they are asking for right now. In the fashion industry your
success is all about your staying power.
The lady loved by everyone from Michelle Obama to Julia Louis-Dreyfus,
Monique Lhuillier, gave a great collection and even threw the audiences for
a beautiful curve ball. She has introduced shoes and bags to her line. Rest
assured that every top department store will be carrying these, and with
the number of celebrities wearing her gowns on the red carpet Lhuillier is
catapulting herself into being a household name. 2015 is sure to be a great
year for their revenue after this runway show.
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