Furstenberg, a key fixture at New York fashion week, delivered a fun, energetic collection mixed with 70's glamour and colour clashing statement pieces. The models, all with amucuatly blow dried, billowing hair, struted down the catwalk enthusiastically, with some even smiling here and there, big wide grins, (yes, we saw you Miss Delevingne!) Make up was kept simple apart from a splash of bright red/pink lipstick that set the rest of the face glowing.
As with the clothes, colour was a main feature in her fall show with reds, pinks and monochrome prints taking centre stage. Halter-neck silk printed jumpsuits came in burgundy and black, knee length dresses moved effortlessly and key hole shift dresses tied at the waist looked very Halston circa the 1970's. Frankly, this collection was Biana Jagger + Studio 54 to the max! 70's style done in the 21st centurary way, cool yet simplistic.
Metallics were also thrown into the mix with shoulder padded gold blazers and skinny silver snakeskin pants along with leopard printed trousers and fitted high waisted skirts which added a touch of sophistication to the collection. The maxi is also in again for fall, but in darker shades to suit the more sombre mood of winter, but still glamorous and chic. I also spied Furstenburg's iconic wrap dress which is a staple in every collection she presents. For fall, the wrap dress was updated in an elegant monochrome pattern, tied neatly at the waist and dropping appropriately to the knee. A perfect dress to wear in the office and for Friday night drinks too. Ending with floor length evening gowns in electric blue and terracotta, the show came to a lively and happy finish as Cara Delevingne led out the smiling, hippy models followed by Diane herself; laughing and singing along to 'I'm Every Woman'.
My favourite look of the collection was a beautiful blue floor length dress that floated effortlessly down the catwalk. Mind you, you'd have to have some guts to wear this particular dress as low cut and with a very daring thigh split, it's not one for the faint hearted! Nevertheless, the jewel colour of the blue and the thick tasseled belt looked amazing together and would suit any body shape. The snakeskin bags also caught my eye. As stylish and chic as they were, they were also big enough to carry all ones work clutter and hot enough to flaunt at a party (and it's not everyday you find a bag like that!)
Well what more can I say? Diane Von Furstenberg fall 2013 was a joy to watch and brightened up New York fashion week like a rainbow on a rainy day. Boho chic done the Diane way, fun, fashionable and exciting. To quote a Queen song, 'I want it all and I want it now!'
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