Fashion By The Rules 9/22
September 22, 2009 by jeffybruce
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Rucci
Ralph Rucci
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
For the premiere of Fashion By the Rules, I would like to invite you to my overview of the New York Spring Collections for 2010.
The New York trends for the season, which I know seems very far away, are not set in stone so use them as a guideline to make your personal statement for Spring 2010.
As Kay Thompson said —“Think Pink”….but think blush pink on its own or mixed with white or black or beige……then think prints…..bold prints and not those little ditsy florals …polka dots and or spectator looks of color with white………these are Spring staples and you cannot go wrong even if you stick to the basics.
Next up is the waist ……….it has made a come back for Fall 2009 and continues to Spring 2010. Your choice is to cinch it or suggest it….belts have made their comeback and so have shaped dresses or pant or skirt with blouse or tee but tucked into the bottom of choice. Dresses range from shirtwaists to shifts to serpentine seamed sheaths that define every curve….your choice !
Travelling south , we get to everyone’s favorite …shoes!! My feeling is that while many designers showed platformed heels(sandal or pump), I personally feel that a less “heavy” looking shoes is more correct so that you are not weighed down ….I am a big fan of regular sandals(not the gladiator variety) whether they are flat, mid heel, or stiletto as they all have a look but try to keep the color of the shoe on the light side, even if its metallic……of course black is acceptable but always be aware that a heavy closed up pump or worse yet “booty” can kill a stellar outfit.
Always remember that these shows are geared towards press and present an overall mood of each collection…they are in no way meant to be carried out to the letter. You should take the time to review several of the shows on style.com—-it’s always educational to see each designer’s unique vision. My favorites are Chado by Ralph Rucci , Oscar de la Renta. Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs who is proof that the vision and the reality are 2 different things—–all photos courtesy of www.style.com
Diane von Furstenburg
Diane von Furstenburg
Erin Fetherston
TAMMY –what is great about DVF is that she is selling the emperors new clothes—there is really nothing new there but she does present a well priced, good looking and wearable collection and when you look at it that way there are few who can compete
I was at the DVF show and was not impressed by the Spring collection. I love the neon bracelets, but I wasnt inspired by any of the actual designs. I do agree with you on Chado by Ralph Rucci – it was brillant. Another one of my favorites, and also very wearable was Nanette Lepore. That collection was AMAZING and loved almost every look.