NYFW 5

Alexandre Herchcovitch

A sumptuous range of layers and botanical floral prints engulfed this collection. The use of volume made for an interesting runway collection, but seems a bit unrealistic for daily wear.

Badgley Mischka

All fitted silhouettes, the looks were all very curve-hugging and feminine – brocade and embellished jackets and dresses, fur-collared cashmere sweaters, and Grecian-inspired white gowns with gold shoulder tassels.

Bibhu Mohapatra

Entirely very geometric, this collection was an eclectic take on 1930's fashion. Starting off with a monotone color palette, the collection slowly turned towards supple jewel tones and ended with my favorite cream silk gown embroidered with beads and a fur stole.

Carolina Herrera

Classic with a touch of vixen. The collection was inspired by the 1940s with an emphasis on fur and a tiny waist. Fur was used both as a collar embellishment and on a fur-trimmed belt. 

Custo Barcelona

A hot mess of concepts turned so very right. The collection was a jumble of prints, textures, and colors that somehow balanced out to become impeccable chic outfits. While the pieces, embellished with beads, trims, and furs, paired together in the runway looks were gorgeous, yet would look stunning styled separately as well. 

Karen Walker

Tough yet sophisticated. Each look was youthfully quirky and wonderfully aesthetically pleasing.

Jeremy Laing

A collection of interesting prints and silhouettes targeted towards the "mother and daughter." The mother: smock tops, funnel necks, and midi lengths. The daughter: tunic blouses with black and white print, casual hoodies, and hardware-inspired necklaces.

Nanette Lepore

Those. holographic. shoes. What? Those ankle-strap platforms and leather bags were the highlight of the collection. Asymmetrical necklines and sheer cutouts made the otherwise basic green dresses into stunners. Green is going to be such a big color for fall.

Thakoon

The use of strategically-placed sheer polka dot fabric between strips of solid fabric took the concept of femininity and sexiness to a new level. Despite the half-bang hairdos, the collection oozed with femininity with the delicate dandelion prints and slim silhouettes.

Theyskens' Theory

I'm a sucker for oversized, slouchy anything, which is everything this collection is. Quilted, embossed textures transformed once basic shift dresses and A-line skirts. Confidence was a big element; sending the message that you don't have to dress sexy to feel confident. 

Thom Browne

Incredibly fantastical and Alice in Wonderland-esque, Thom Browne could not have showcased a more whimsical collection. The a medley of textures, strong, sharp shoulders, wide hipped silhouettes dominated the runway, adorned with crowns of thorns and three dimensional rose tights.