Day One of NYFW concluded that designers were influenced by the swinging sixties while creating their AW14' collections. Sixties inspired collections flourished the catwalk of New York. Raoul and Desigual both demonstrated their passion for the era with monochrome pieces. Raoul originally began as a menswear company (2002) but diversified into womenswear due to the high demand in affordable tailored pieces. Raoul's AW14' collection offered a stark contrast with the burst of flower power yellow amid a sea of monochrome panels and prints. I'm lusting after that tailored trouser suit!
Desigual chose circle motifs as the solid foundation for the collection and built onto the simplistic approach with colourful graphics and alternative prints. With a combination of mini skirts, tailored shirts and chic trousers combo's, and fitted dresses, Desigual's collection is versatile and wearable. This coincides with Desigual's original concept to "dress people, not bodies" (DESIGUAL).
Charlotte Ronson's collection provided a powerful and gothic orientated approach to AW14'. Ronson's bold collection infused leather, velvet, lace and sheer fabrics. Ronson offered an alternative approach to the monochrome madness seen in other shows by concentrating on black and incorporating lace and sheer panels to highlight the collarbone and shoulders. I am a HUGE fan of the braces and lace combination!
Jill Stuart also embraced the monochrome effect and sixties era. Feminine skater knitted dresses and sheer shirts were layered with capes and oversize camel coats. Sheer tops seems to be an emerging style, as also seen at Charlotte Ronson. This collection oozes sophistication and wearability; perfect office-wear chic.
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