Editors and fashionistas have packed up for Europe, but if NY Fashion Week is an indicator we look forward to the British, French and Italian interpretations of the upcoming spring 2010 nod to contrasts: Manic prints opposed to sexy tailoring; breezy looks against architectural; and past versus future. We cant wait to start our Covet Shopping for spring in 3-4 months, so youll be able to mix our online designer clothes with the seasons latest in-store hits.
Manic Prints, Sexy Tailoring
Whether bold, floral, tribal or frisky, we absolutely cant get enough of prints for springwhich ranged from graphic and festive (Marc by Marc Jacobs) to nature-inspired (Zero + Maria Cornejo, Costello Tagliapietra). Our hats off in particular to Brooklyn-based Costello Tagliapietra (who lives in my hood) for their waterless printing technique called AirDyeas reported by WWDand to Anna Sui, whose opening look transported me back to my 70s baton-twirling summers
Anna Sui, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Proenza Schouler, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Costello Tagliapietra, Thakoon
Or if youre not feeling quite so explosive, try these tailored looks from Rachel Roy and 3.1 Phillip Lim, who paired a gathered neck, double breasted maxi vest with Hardy bootcut trousers.
Metallics and pinstripes by Rachel Roy, belted vest and trousers by 3.1 Phillip Lim...
Feeling Breezy, or More Structured?
Donna Karan was lauded for the creativity and delicate splendor of her collection, while Matthew Ames found inspiration in geometry and color expression to celebrate the freedom, ease and simplicity of American design.
Matthew Ames, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein
Looking to the Past or the Future?
You choose. Here, one of Zac Posens chicadelic creations for spring, and Victor De Souzas presentation of designs that have an avant-garde and futuristic feel while being light, playful and sophisticated. It was a smashing month for Argentina indeed: Del Potro takes the US Open, and De Souza (also Argentinean) hit the fashion jackpot with a cover and spread in Vogue Italias September Couture edition. Fabulous. (We also liked that some models had alien-esque paraffin gloveswith nails peeking outcourtesy of Creative Nail Design.)
A look from Zac Posen's spring 2010 collection
Striking a futuristic pose at the Victor De Souza presentation
