Looking at back at this season’s New York Fashion Week, I can tell you that a fun and energetic vibe is coming. Prepare for pops of color, lots of prints, and interesting pieces that will make your wardrobe exciting again.
I flew to New York with Philippine Airlines and I must say I love their MNL-NYC route. There was a two-hour stopover in Vancouver which was great for me to stretch my legs after all those house seated. But I would be hustling soon again right after I landed.
I was able to watch Michael Kors show for fall/ winter. Staged at the Vivien Beaumont Theater at the Lincoln Center, the feel was very energetic. I especially loved the soundtrack that was chosen for the show. They played Julie Andrews “My Favorite Things” along with other songs that I had to stop myself from singing along. (Although, I’m a little rusty at Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind.”)
In show notes, the collection is said to be Kors’ “love letter to New York.” This meant lots of floral prints, plad jackets, and polkadots.
Pieces were meant to take you from one busy destination to another. “I’m inspired by everything about the city—the electricity, the speed, the diversity, the individuality, and of course the art and food and fashion. So much of New York is iconic, from the architecture to the theater to the faces, and anyone who’s ever been here has their own New York story,” Kors noted. And it permeated even in the invitations and the show poster which were created by James McMullan.
The energy was heightened by the models. Binx Walton first walked down the runway and soon Ashley Graham was spotted too in a printed skirt, green top, and a fuzzy pink coat. Bella Hadid was also present, walking down the steps in a white dress printed with faces, killed red heels, and a sensible red bag. Made me think that we should all look like this going down the subway.
As for the guests, Zendaya was the center of attention. Her red lip and red top combo caught my eye. Other notables that I was thrilled to see were on-screen favorites Blake Lively and Emily Blunt.
Another show I was able to catch was the Tory Burch one. The usual white and plain runway was replaced by a field of pink carnations on luscious green grass. To complete the experience, the Chamber Orchestra of New York played the Spring part of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” It was an amazing setting. Despite it being a collection meant for autumn/winter, color was abound.
There were your staple long coats and jackets meant to complete a printed ensemble. You could take your pick between printed dresses, ruffled pieces, and also some solid color options made fun with contrast color stitching.
The collection takes inspiration from style icon Lee Radziwill. Tory Burch also notes how even if the collection is very feminine, it’s not sugary sweet. Nor is it a complete rip-off of Lee’s eye for fashion. “It’s not meant to be referential at all on her style because how do you perfect a style icon? But she is just such an inspiration. It’s more about her character and strength and resilience,” said Burch about her friend.
I thought about how easy this collection would be for anyone who already loves the sensibilities of Tory Burch. There are versatile given shearling coats that go with everything and the small, sling bags that are enough for the pragmatic but stylish woman.
I also appreciated the audience too. Julianne Moore, Zoey Deutch, and Maggie Q were in the front row, women who I believe imbibe the Tory Burch ethos.
I will surely be looking over my photos from the show again. I’m thinking over what I will be getting and how I can take inspiration from what I saw into my everyday looks.
