Alexander Wang
I have to say, this Alexander Wang collection has to be one of my favourites of his for the last couple of seasons. It was just so cool, so grunge and very urban New York. The words emblazoned on midi dresses, hats and tops were reminiscent of Barbra Kruger's work while the use of black was a clear theme throughout. Stripes were printed onto tight dresses and skirts, layers were built up with fur lined coats and accessories such as earrings and necklaces played a huge part too. Whatever Wang is doing, he should just keep on doing it as it's clearly working very well...
With the whole of the Beckham brood sitting on the front row, this was a real family affair for Victoria Beckham. She has been showing in New York for a couple of years now, and her collection reflected the stability and experience she has gained in the fashion industry. For fall she went for a couple of strappy form fitting dresses, oversized coats and lots of geometric stripes veering off in every direction. Stylish brogue shoes came with a pointed toes while hair was tied back in a swishy ponytail. The best dressed look on the catwalk was actually VB herself when she made a quick appearance at the end of the show. Dressed in a pair of black cigarette pants and cozy white knit and trainers, she looked every inch the designer.
One of my favourite shows of NYFW, Altuzarra rarely disappoints. For fall 2016, Joseph Altuzarra delivered a wintery collection consisting of everything we could ever want to wrap up warm from the cold. The tan and black aviator jackets were given a fresh update with longer lengths and wide collars, leather knee high boots came pattered and in patent black while cosy knitwear was tight fitting and easy to wear paired with midi skirts and belts. As always, the dresses were a highlight especially those baring the leg with a high thigh split. And the burgundy hues were to die for.
As soon as I saw the first look I knew it was going to be good, Derek Lam always is. From the neutral tones and long lean shapes, to the fur lapels and stretchy denim jeans, there was a real mix of more casual and more dressy pieces. Tan leather was made into midi skirts, khaki and white were the key colours used and bold bursts of berry red came at the end of the show. The stripy catwalk was something different too, but overall a very strong collection.
This designer has risen in prominence over the years. Since winning Project Runway back in the day, Siriano has been a firm fixture at fashion week, with faithful friend Heidi Klum regularly sitting front row. He went bold for fall 2016, with punchy reds and yellows which models wore with slick hair and sunglasses. Chunky scarves were layered over formal dresses, sweeping skirts came with boots while the strong colours stood out a mile away.
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