CRS Blog 3

Alivia A. Esterly
CRS 231-01
September 18, 2008

Main Trends of the New York Fashion Week

All over the world people wait for Fashion Weeks whether they are in London, Paris, or New York. Designers from all over the country show their collections to the world during this one week dedicated to fashion. In my opinion this year Luca Luca's collection stood out. This collection is filled with shimmering fabrics. No colors that really pop but subtle colored fabrics with a very natural look. There are not many pieces in his collection that are extremely fitted, they have a semi loose, comfortable, and an almost sporty feel to them. His gowns are semi-fitted until they reach the knee and then you can see how the fabric flows like the waves on the beach.

Another designer whose collection really inspired me was by Nicole Farhi. Her collection has an Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady) feel to it. It is filled with floral patters, and many of the blouses have slightly puffed sleeves. The skirts and shirts are loose and flow beautifully. There are not only floral prints but also many striped pieces as well. Everything appears like it would fit into a beautiful garden.

Finally there was another designer whose collection was fabulous beyond words! Max Azria, everything in his collection looks like it is made of a stretch fabric (it has an almost swimsuit material look to it). Many of the pieces do not have sleeves and just some thick straps. He made swimsuit cover ups out of what looks like sheer chiffon. None of the skirts or dresses have an even hemline, all the designs he has created have uneven skirts. Everything in his collection has a very angelic feel to it. You would think that there were angels walking down the runway.

Luca Luca:

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-LUCALUCA

Nicole Farhi:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid372302730/bclid1768641335/bctid1801242441

Max Azria:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid372302730/bclid1768641335/bctid1786849052