The first Fashion Week of the month was held in New York, with the first half of the week including shows from notable designers and labels — BCBG Max Azria, See by Chloe, Jason Wu, Tommy Hilfiger, Prabal Gurung, Maison Martin Margiela, Edun, Altuzzara, Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and renowned couturier Zac Posen. But, as per usual, I must give to you my favourite collections from Days 1-4!
Timo Weiland Spring/Summer 2013Timo Weiland is a relatively new name to me, but from this collection there is no doubt that these boys have talent and an eye for minimalist style focusing on the composition of colours and minute detail, tweaking the most simple of garments to one encompassing modern elements and thus allowing men possessing a more relaxed wardrobe to keep comfort and not sacrifice style.
Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2013Alexander Wang has been grabbing fashion media's attention as of late, with the New York designer taking Zef side duo Die Antwoord and the ferocious female rapper of the moment, Azealia Banks under his wing. His Spring/Summer collection for 2013 only further progresses him into popularity, the collection displaying his ability to deceive the eye. Segmented shirts and skirts, long line leather sandals and dresses that more or less resembled block tribal tattoos that came to life were aplenty, and has sparked the future of fashion, bringing "strapless" a new definition.
Cushnie Et Ochs Spring/Summer 2013Derek Lam Spring/Summer 2013Classic tailored suits paired with leather shirts, bright and muted coloured mesh dresses and tops and moody monochromatic looks filled the Derek Lam collection, fusing a sense of calmness with sharp, hard edged garments to give women a diverse collection to froth over.
Diane Von Furstenberg Spring/Summer 2013Legendary fashion designer, Diane Von Furstenberg, delivers yet another stunning collection, capturing the essence of today's women, and the changing definition of femininity and how it has affected fashion for the future. Cutout dresses, prints encompassing streaks of fading colours and airy playsuits resembling the popular trend from the 70s from the collection symbolised the fusion of past and present, which has emerged as a prominent trend in designers' collections as of late, but Diane does not sacrifice her ability to design undeniably feminine garments.
Duckie Brown Spring/Summer 2013 Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2013
Michael and Nicole Colovos for Helmut Lang continue to design collections that carry on the vision of Helmut Lang himself, with this collection also adding a fresher take on this season's current trends of oriental patterns, sheer, monochromatic, neon and the fast-emerging hit of spaghetti strapped tops and dresses.
Lacoste Spring/Summer 2013
Lacoste lives up to its sporty reputation with simple and clean functional ready to wear garments |
Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2013
Will camo become a major trend amongst women like how it is in men's fashion? Lela Rose seems to think so. |
The prevalence of panelled garments has really taken off and has emerged as a cult trend amongst fashionistas and fashionistos worlwide |
A Michele-Lamy inspired look featuring the typical forearm gloves, head scarf and warp around knit she is known for |
Panelled workwear and sportswear, along with sandals, are being seen throughout menswear collections of emerging and established minimalist designers |
Jake Shortall wearing a combination of the hottest colour palette for menswear at the moment — orange, navy blue, black and grey |
Rag & Bone Spring/Summer 2013
Knee-high socks and bucket hats are rising trends amongst men for Spring/Summer, especially in urban streetwear, but Rag & Bone have pulled it off with subdued classiness |
The monochromatic trend runs strong in Richard Chai's latest collection |
Y-3 Spring/Summer 2013Yohji Yamamoto's diffusion line, Y-3, keeps the sports luxe trend alive for the coming season. Yohji has effectively brought his avant-garde vision into functional and luxurious sportswear, with his knack for harem legs in his ready-to-wear collection being translated into Y-3. The collection also features an abundance of monochromatic looks and illuminating floral prints for men, with the neutrals and panelling only heightening the functional style in both the men and women's pieces.
All images courtesy of Fashionising
All runway shows are available to see on FashionTV and the FataleFashion Youtube channel