There's no way we would ever look at Desigual's collection on the runway and go: "Well, that was boring." The Spanish brand is well known for its funky designs, patchwork, and colorful pieces, and its Fall 2017 New York Fashion Week show proved its new collection is sticking to what has worked.Straight ahead you'll get a glimpse of what you can expect on the racks of one of your favorite stores come September, but here's a hint: Desigual's collection is full of leather, denim, and accessories you'll want around your waist (fanny packs!) and arm.
With a slash, a flash of metallics, layered leather, and shearling, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are here to ensure your Fall '17 basics never look "basic" at all. As always, it's a collection with fashion girls in mind — essentials they'll live in when they dress up for dinner (or the red carpet) or even just duck out for errands. The vibe is ever unchanged, always impossibly cool.
Fashion with a side of activism, or maybe the other way around. Prabal Gurung's Fall '17 lineup is both a literal and subversive call to action, and the results brought show-goers to their feet on Sunday night at Fashion Week.It began like any other show, though the soundtrack seemed particularly on-point. Feminist anthems like "Respect" and "You Don't Own Me" set the scene, while a parade of womanly dresses, luxe knits, and sharp suiting hit the runway, dotted with pops of bright color, then silvery metallics. It was as if to say, women have so many choices, you can wear anything you want — a celebration of feminism in all of its strong, sweet, sexy glory. The models, too, were a celebration of womanhood in the many forms it takes — a diverse showing of colors and sizes, and the inclusivity we're so desperate for in the industry.The beautiful clothes that are a hallmark of Prabal's brand almost took a backseat to the designer's thoughtful message. When the lights dimmed, "Imagine" played softly, while models reappeared, all dressed in t-shirts, printed with poignant quotes: "love is the resistance," "break down walls," "I am an immigrant," "I have a dream," "we will not be silenced," and, finally, Prabal took his bow in a shirt that read, "this is what a feminist looks like." Suffice it to say, when we shop the collection, we're going to need a few of these tees, too.
Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim's first act as creative directors of Oscar de la Renta was presenting their collections in tandem for Fall '17. First, they showed Monse, then immediately their first looks for Oscar de la Renta followed without intermission. It was a bold alternative to business as usual, especially for the ODLR customer; but it was also just a precursor to a whole lineup of new alternatives.
Donald Trump is never one to keep his opinions to himself and fashion is no exception. In a tweet, the president expressed his dissatisfaction with Nordstrom over the company's decision to drop his daughter's clothing line.The Ivanka Trump brand insisted that Nordstrom did place orders for shoes and apparel for Spring, releasing the following statement to Racked:The Ivanka Trump brand continues to expand across categories and distribution with increased customer support, leading us to experience significant year-over-year revenue growth in 2016. We believe that the strength of a brand is measured not only by the profits it generates, but the integrity it maintains. The women behind the brand represent a diverse group of professionals and we are proud to say that the Ivanka Trump brand continues to embody the principles upon which it was founded. It is a company built to inspire women with solution-oriented offerings, created to celebrate and service the many aspects of their lives."
With a slash, a flash of metallics, layered leather, and shearling, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are here to ensure your Fall '17 basics never look "basic" at all. As always, it's a collection with fashion girls in mind — essentials they'll live in when they dress up for dinner (or the red carpet) or even just duck out for errands. The vibe is ever unchanged, always impossibly cool.
Fashion with a side of activism, or maybe the other way around. Prabal Gurung's Fall '17 lineup is both a literal and subversive call to action, and the results brought show-goers to their feet on Sunday night at Fashion Week.It began like any other show, though the soundtrack seemed particularly on-point. Feminist anthems like "Respect" and "You Don't Own Me" set the scene, while a parade of womanly dresses, luxe knits, and sharp suiting hit the runway, dotted with pops of bright color, then silvery metallics. It was as if to say, women have so many choices, you can wear anything you want — a celebration of feminism in all of its strong, sweet, sexy glory. The models, too, were a celebration of womanhood in the many forms it takes — a diverse showing of colors and sizes, and the inclusivity we're so desperate for in the industry.The beautiful clothes that are a hallmark of Prabal's brand almost took a backseat to the designer's thoughtful message. When the lights dimmed, "Imagine" played softly, while models reappeared, all dressed in t-shirts, printed with poignant quotes: "love is the resistance," "break down walls," "I am an immigrant," "I have a dream," "we will not be silenced," and, finally, Prabal took his bow in a shirt that read, "this is what a feminist looks like." Suffice it to say, when we shop the collection, we're going to need a few of these tees, too.
Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim's first act as creative directors of Oscar de la Renta was presenting their collections in tandem for Fall '17. First, they showed Monse, then immediately their first looks for Oscar de la Renta followed without intermission. It was a bold alternative to business as usual, especially for the ODLR customer; but it was also just a precursor to a whole lineup of new alternatives.
Donald Trump is never one to keep his opinions to himself and fashion is no exception. In a tweet, the president expressed his dissatisfaction with Nordstrom over the company's decision to drop his daughter's clothing line.The Ivanka Trump brand insisted that Nordstrom did place orders for shoes and apparel for Spring, releasing the following statement to Racked:The Ivanka Trump brand continues to expand across categories and distribution with increased customer support, leading us to experience significant year-over-year revenue growth in 2016. We believe that the strength of a brand is measured not only by the profits it generates, but the integrity it maintains. The women behind the brand represent a diverse group of professionals and we are proud to say that the Ivanka Trump brand continues to embody the principles upon which it was founded. It is a company built to inspire women with solution-oriented offerings, created to celebrate and service the many aspects of their lives."