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| Jason Wu |
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| Jason Wu |
Jason Wu - At Jason Wu, it was all about thigh high slits, abstract prints and lots of green, blue and white. The silhouettes were simple and just plain beautiful. There was no fuss and clothes were very fluid. Nothing seemed like a hassle here. Shirtdresses in flowy fabrics cinched at the waist, silk blouses and loose trousers were understated and extremely chic. The suede silhouettes such as a midnight blue romper or a sleeveless green dress featuring a plunging neckline, thigh high slit with a button right above the thigh were not only sexy but just seemed so easy to carry. There was without a doubt a sportswear influence too. Case in point being the tight blue zip up top (Malaika Firth wore in white too on the runway) reminiscent of the top half of a scuba diving suit tucked into a pencil skirt with a slit in the middle. Finally, came the evening wear. Beautiful, knee length, shiny cocktail dresses gathered at the waist or billowing gowns with a slit in the middle, cinched at the waist with a belt and navel deep a plunging neckline. Overall, a very safe, and power-packed collection.
However, apart from the clothes, this was the first time I started checking out Jason Wu handbags. Well, the bags I saw on instagram before the show and when style.com added the details online I got to get a closer look at them. I have to say, I am really loving them. There were two new models introduced for next Spring. First up, there was the Diane bag named after Diane Kruger and the second one was the Charlotte tote which was styled as an oversized clutch for the show. The Diane is a boxy shoulder bag whereas the Charlotte is a bigger, top handle tote in a cool shape with origami style folds on it. Both the bags came in some exquisite exotic skin too and are bound to be next season's IT bags. I for one am really eyeing the Charlotte bag!
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| Jason Wu Charlotte Bag |
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| Jason Wu Diane Bag |
Victoria Beckham - If there is one show I look forward to with utmost enthusiasm during NYFW, it is Victoria Beckham. Not only have I been obsessed with her since I was a teenager, I just think the woman is so bloody talented. Clothes designer, check. Handbags and sunglasses designer, check. What's more now, is that she's added shoes to her line. From giving out small presentations in her hotel suite, to becoming one of the most sought after designers, what this woman has achieved is truly remarkable. As the seasons have gone by, Victoria has definitely matured as a designer. Her first few collections focussed on body hugging sheath dresses. But she has slowly looked beyond those dresses as we have seen. Of course they are and will remain her signature. But the sign of a good designer is one that evolves with the seasons and that is exactly what she has done.
For the SS 15 show, the highlight in my opinion were the jute jackets. There was so much detailing in them. Starting from the contrast coloured belts coming out from the slits to the lapel that was folded over away from the shoulder in a curvey S shape whilst the jacket zipped from the opposite side to the impeccable tailoring. I wouldn't be surprised if they sold out on every e-commerce site. Moving on, there were clothes that looked like sexy military style uniforms in shades of beige, oxblood, black and florals too. A full sleeved, beige button down dress with patch pockets or a black mini shift with unevenly placed pockets or a black cargo style top paired with a tight, striped skirt or even a head to toe floral safari-esque suit being excellent examples.
Tight, but not too tight ribbed dresses and skirts along with a boyfriend sweater with shoelace style detailing on the side were a great addition to the collection. The clothes focussed on everyday wear as opposed to red carpet dressing. Victoria makes it a point to understand her consumer closely and giving them exactly what she wants. Phenomenal style combined with comfort.
With respect to the handbags, it was all about structured box bags with an optional shoulder strap. Most of them were in crocodile leather, so exotic skin fans can rejoice! Also seen was another structured bag in a bucket shape also in crocodile. Good to see some cool new additions to her growing bag collection.
Finally, her latest offering to her growing empire was a brand new shoe collection. Not the usual point heeled stiletto you might have thought. But chunky platform heels and pointy toed masculine inspired brogues. I'm definitely getting those platforms next summer. What about you?
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| Victoria Bekcham |
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| Victoria Beckham |
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| Victoria Bekcham |
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