In my last post, I began the month long journey into the Spring 2018 fashion shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. In Part 2 today I show you some of the new cutting edge designers along with four of the “established” creators. I’m highlighting only a few from the vast assortment of creativity that is shown for two weeks. You can go to Vogue.com for each collection and see the entire work by each extraordinary designer. Not only have we seen many, many desingers showing a variety of looks with plenty of trends to keep us going but unusual venues from basketball courts to garages….such is the exciting, changing, dramatic world we call FASHIONB!
Let’s begin with a fairly new name on the fashion scene, Brandon Maxwell, who came to my attention when he made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Chicago several months ago. I think you will agree this is one to watch.
One of the colors of the Spring 2018 season….chrome yellow. What we are also seeing is a play of contrasting colors in the accessories….a trend in many of the collections.
Great tailored jacket in a pastel pink styled with a bold red top and bag and worn with a slim denim, another trend, jean.
Love the cut of this top it makes the arm appear longer and is very flattering. Of course, the color combination is refreshing.
Brandon ended his show with a bride….truly a work of art for that special day.
Fenty x Puma by Rihanna. Obviously a sporty collection with lots and lots of color, interesting shoes (I’m a Puma gal!) and bags. The staging is fascinating done in the round with mounds of pink sand!!??
Rihanna closes the show as she rides in on a motorcycle, blowing kisses to the audience. Reminiscent of Donna Karan riding into the Barney’s New York opening in Chicago many years ago. The celebrity designer phenomenon just keeps growing. Let’s watch this trend and see where it takes us. Some collections feature super things some not so much.
Jonathan Saunders Creative Director for Diane Von Furstenberg….not your little wrap dress anymore but still lots of prints, that DVF is known for, denim, along with uptrend accessories, lots and lots of color and new takes on textiles. Your thoughts!!??
Prabal Gurung, another name to put on your radar…not brand new but new enough to keep your eye on. The color sense is perfection along with the tailoring of the structured jackets (look at silhouette, not short shorts….please!) I end this group with yet another striking black gown, always a classic for your wardrobe. In addition, lots of new fabrics to watch for in many of the collections.
One of the looks I liked best in the Derek Lam collection. I always find leather to be a year round “fabric” and would like to see more of it in Spring collections.
In my opinion one of the best Creatures of the Wind collections. Having started in Chicago and being discovered and mentored by Ikram (no better endorsement than that!!!) Shane Gabier and Chris Peters have gone on to become talents to reckon with.
Monse presentation on a private basketball court. Three trends…stripes, red and denim. The designers, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, also are the creators behind the Oscar de la Renta label. Here a couple of looks from the Oscar collection.
The designer’s ode to Oscar with his signature logo used on many print garments, here on a coat with paint splashed denim crop and pant. The models made their entrances and exits on an escalator. I have done this technique in a couple of shows…a bit tricky when you get to full ball gowns, but fun to do!
Combining the script with a print in this easy chemise.
Our friend chrome yellow with a sequin dress. It reminds me of Bill Blass combining fabrics…one of my favorite looks.
Stripes in an oversize jacket teamed with a sheer net dress…the juxtaposition of casual with formal….I like this trend!
Of course, lots of ball gowns what would an Oscar de la Renta show be without them!!!! I think just another show…….
One of our all time favorite designers, Carolina Herrera, chose the Museum of Modern Art for her show. Bold color and stripes for two exquisite gowns that she does so well.
Ralph Lauren invited a small group of guests to visit his garage of vintage cars and staged yet another of his always updated classic collections. Complete with menswear fabrics and glorious ballgowns. I’m mad for the motorcycle jacket with the chrome yellow tulle skirt, I want it!!!!!