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New York Fashion Week Spring 12
Catwalks fight as retailers feel pain
Everyone likes a good scrap, especially when it distracts from some pretty stark realities closer to home.
Spring 12 collections
Alexander Wang
The look Inspired by motocross, the sporty references were typical of Alexander Wang’s city girl who has a ready for anything attitude.
Calvin Klein
The look Soft and fluid femininity that at times bore a close resemblance to lingerie, in almost nude tones. A pleasant contrast to the bright and bold shows seen earlier in the week.
Michael Kors
The look Exotic tribal safari looks were given a glamorous Michael Kors makeover, or “Afriluxe” as the show notes referred to it.
Prabal Gurung
The look Statement dresses that balanced a modern fetishism with delicate romanticism.
Tommy Hilfiger
The look The typically Tommy preppy look influenced by 1960s pop art with a sophisticated twist.
Altuzarra
The look The 1990s utility trend was a major influence as harness details contrasted with tropical prints.
Carolina Herrera
The look Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, Caroline Herrera’s floor-skimming gowns had a 1970s retro appeal.
DVF
The look A bright and summery wardrobe for the chic woman-about-town, dominated by Diane von Furstenberg’s trademark colourful prints and 1960s vibe.
Proenza Schouler
The look A mixed bag of African and Hawaiian influences with the occasional stripe.
Victoria Beckham
The look Victoria Beckham’s trademark slick and simple sexiness, with a glossy urban sportswear twist.
Autumn 11 collections
Donna Karan
Grace Jones snoods met ladylike proportions and curve-accentuating tailoring at Donna Karan
Marc by Marc Jacobs
A 1970s palette of burnt orange and brown was used on retro-inspired vintage pieces, which were given a contemporary twist with flora and fauna patterns.
Proenza Schouler
Native American prints were employed on a canvas of rich velvets, heavy wools and suede and combined with asymmetric hemlines for extra impact.
Michael Kors
A collection stamped with the classic Michael Kors handwriting marked the 30th anniversary of the brand.
Rodarte
Little House on the Prairie was reincarnated in Rodarte’s collection of neatly pressed collars, crochet skirts.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren showcased an oriental-inspired collection but gave it a 1920s twist with cloche hats and art deco-inspired embroidery.
Altuzarra
Joseph Altuzarra juxtaposed hard and soft as utility details such as epaulettes, straps and metal fastenings were seen alongside sheer asymmetrically cut tops, and figure-skimming, silk bias-cut dresses.
Narciso Rodriguez
Narciso Rodriguez played with geometrics and panelling, mixed colours and fabrics, and used folds to create structure on coats.
Calvin Klein
The 1960s was brought to life through shift dresses, funnel-neck coats and rounded collars.
3.1 Phillip Lim
New York favourite 3.1 Phillip Lim successfully fused sports, country and city themes.
