Fashion Week: Day 1

Fashion Week kicked off with Nicholas K's gothic- western themed show with blasting techno music. The color scheme was aminly neutrals and blacks with the models rocking dark wigs and lips. There was a large variety of fringe and leather with black and brown hues mix "hard and soft" The show started with the theme from "kill Bill" which excited the crowd immediatly. One piece that wowed the crowd was a one shoulder dress that had a thin strap going diagonally down the model's back which added for a cool unexpected and dramatic back. This show also hinted that we could see maxi dresses in the fall. Some of the dresses I got a flapper feel to them with the fringe all around the body and some were boho with neutral colors and straight lines. The only thing I didn't like were the turtle shell necklaces because I think they could have had another statement piece that wasn't as literal with the "annie get your gun" theme


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This was a main look of the female models, with a dark lip and dark, short wigs. perfect colors for the fall and is a cool and sophicated look.


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the models sported cowboy hats with dark colors that included fringe, leather and fur.

 
courtesyphoto: http://www.gettyimages.com/ the theme of Nicholas K's show included over-the-knee boots, cowboy hats and turtle shell necklaces.


BCBG had much, if not all, sihloettes that had color blaocking which had toned down colors such as khaki, mustard, rouge,and navy. the show started with neutral colors but soon transitioned to brighter and by the end, blending the two palletes together which tied together the concept of the show. The makeup was very minimal, which brought out the models natural beauty and kept the look very "clean" and "modern." The hair complimented the makeup with a slick, low pony tail. Also this brings back the prdeiction that flowy maxi dresses could be brought back for the fall season. Another trend I spotted was the classic high waist pants with a cropped jacket and modernized it with color blocking.


Coutesy photo:www.wordpress.com The show started with these neutral color blocking and can be a very wearable line.


courtesy photo: http://www.wordpress.com/. The show later transitioned to brighter colors which shows that color can be transitioned to fall.

Richard Chai (former designer to Marc Jacobs) had a show that featured very wearable pieces that could be suited for the office. The music had a vun jazz vibe and the looks seemed very masculine/ katherine hepburn inspired. One model tripped during the show, but she recovered like a pro! The show started with bold horizontal stripes with blacks and greys tunics and pants, then transitioned to rust colored jackets and floral prints. Much of the models had natrual makeup and wore high waist trousers and skirts with white blouses and burgundy jackets. I loved the belted jackets, which were perfect for fall and the androgonyous feel to the show. The styles for the show were very clean and had a preppy menswear feel .


courtesy photo: http://www.gettyimages.com/ Richard Chai preparing for Fall 2012 show for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week


courtesy photo: http://www.gettyimages.com/ Chai's menswear models back stage at Fall 2012 show. the men wore tailored and preppy menswear


courtesy photo: http://www.yahoonews.com/ Chai featured a variety of horizontal line patterns in his show and this is one of my favorites.


courtesy photo: http://www.gettyimages.com/ the crowd wooed over this printed belted jacket which could add color to a simple fall outfit.
 
courtesy photo: http://www.gettyimages.com/ my favorite dress from the show. elegant and no need for acessories. Maxi dresses have been a hit so far in the shows which may bring many to predict that maxi dresses will be a hit in the fall.

Tadashi Shoji brought back old Hollywood glamor in his show with classic orchestral music playing. The models had basic makeup except for a bold red lip. Their hair was a simple low bun which went with the theme. The dresses had ruffles all along the fabric and some had floral prints. One jaw dropping piece was a simple red a-line gown (or so it seemed) until she turned around and dramatic black lace along the shoulder blades. Another was a dark green velvet gown which had the crowd in awe. the gowns were reminiscent of what Audrey Hepburn would have worn. The show screamed elegance with a chandlier print as the back ground. I got chills as I was watching these gown just glide across the seemingly endless runway. This was without a doubt my favorite show of the day