Zac Posen’s SS’14 collection during New York Fashion Weekwas easily the most romantic. Despite the trend for next spring looking sporty and minimalist, Zac Posen has always been devoted to designing elegant occasion wear and this show showed no sign of that passion abating. Coco Rocha opened the show in a beautiful hand-plisséd silk chiffon dress and the following models all looked equally as ethereal in varying stunning sorbet and floral creations. I particularly liked the more sculptured and layered golden silk organza dresses.
Cara Delevigne - Model Du Jour
Phew!! Was there a single catwalk in the past fashion month that Cara Delevigne did not walk?! The British model du jour, Cara appeared in 28 shows over the course of New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, making her the most booked model of the season. Cara walked for Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Marchesa, Jason Wu, Rag & Bone, Fendi, D-Squared, Sass & Bide, Mary Katrantzou, Ermanno Scervino, Acne, Marc Jacobs... And the prestigious list goes ON! This girl deserves a BIG holiday (and a foot rub...)
And behind the scenes... Some of Cara's Tweets. What's NOT to love about this girl?!!
New York Fashion Week's SS'13 Trends
After eight days of being glued to the shows at New York Fashion Week I have been shown an insight into what next year's fashion holds in store. Amongst the sporty references, monochrome combinations, oversized silhouettes and powerful prints, there were four main trends which I could see standing out above the rest...
1. FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
An S&M influence was clear to see on the catwalks, and although this has said to have been inspired by famed fashion photographer Helmut Newton's iconic black and white images, I think it may also be accredited to the bestselling novel, 'Fifty Shades of Grey.' When even Oscar de la Renta, known for his ultra feminine style, succumbs to using leather and latex, you know next Spring's wardrobe will be all kinds of racy.
Above: Herve Leger By Max Azria
Above: Jason Wu
Above: Oscar de la Renta
2. CUTAWAY
Following on from the previous trend, even more skin was shown on the SS'13 runways this Fashion Week with several designers slicing and dicing their dissected garments.{cke_protected_1}
Above: Peter Som
Above: Victoria Beckham
3. FEARLESS SHEERNESS
Once again, MORE skin! This trend however, is a far more subtle way of showing off your body, with sheer paneling and 'peekaboo' layering.
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Above: J Mendel
Above: Charlotte Ronson
4. BOLD STRIPES
Horizontal, vertical, monochrome, colourful, barcode, prisoner... you name it, the NYFW SS'13 runways had it! There were dizzying zigs and zags in every direction!
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Above: Marc Jacobs
Above: Michael Kors
Above: Oscar de la Renta
NYFW - Marchesa SS'13
Keren Craid and Georgina Chapman delivered the Indian Summer I had been praying for with their stunning collection of beaded gowns with sari style layering. Although the Marchesa designers used a vivid colour palette (fuchsia and garnet featured) it was the shimmering white gowns with their sparkling bodice detailing that had me entranced.
NYFW - Carmen Dell'Orefice: The Oldest Supermodel
The world’s oldest supermodel, 81 year old Carmen Dell'Orefice, elegantly strutted not once, but twice, down the catwalk today during New York Fashion Week to rapturous applause. The beautiful, silver haired octegenarain looked totally chic as she walked for the designers Norisol Ferrari in a caramel 1940s-inspired gown and then again, barefoot in a technicolour jersey dress, by Finnish label Marimekko. Carmen, a well established and iconic member of today's New York fashion scene, first began modelling in 1947, at the age of 15, when she was photographed for the front cover of Vogue Magazine (above).
NYFW - Zac Posen SS'13
Oooh Laaa Laaaa! I LOVED the SS’13 show in New York Fashion Week by Zac Posen: Super Dresses on Super Models. Naomi Campbell, Coco Rocha, Karolina Kurkova, Alex Wek and Erin O’Connor all took to the catwalk in Zac's unbelievably elegant and timeless gowns. There was a clear ‘Old Hollywood’ influence with the designer having created floor length dresses with mermaid pleats and sweetheart necklines in the most luxurious of coloured silk and delicate chiffon. Totally stunning. Coming to a red carpet near you.
