BCBG Max Azria
It's no secret that I'm a sucker for beanies and easy, slouchy pieces. The mix of slouchy beanies with flimsy chiffon garments and luxe furs on statement outerwear gave off the feel of gypsy meets urban street chic. The inspiration behind this fall collection was drawn from Istanbul and Phil Frost's gritty contemporary art. As noted on style.com, Lubov Azria said, "We wanted to take something that was centuries old and combine it with something modern."
Jason Wu
Ever since Michelle Obama donned Jason Wu for the first (and second) inauguration, the designer has blown up on the fashion scene, particularly with the launch of his new line Miss Wu and his collaborations with Target. While being known for his feminine, polished looks, this collection had a definite edge with the strong shoulders, nipped waistlines, and sheer fabrics. It emoted the feel of a strong woman rocking some serious fashion and taking a few risks.
Timo Weiland
Not the biggest fan of some of his wallpaper jacquard looks, but all in all, I always love a mix of plaids and sheer and a done-up collar. According to style.com, designers Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein said that they had been inspired by English Tudor houses, with the imagery of hip East London girls heading to the country for the weekend.
Erin Fetherston
I've always been a fan of Erin Fetherston's collections of feminine frocks with a touch of sweetness and glam. With the floral crowns and pairing of sweet dresses with opaque black tights, this collection had me thinking of Bonnie of Flashes of Style in the fall. The mix of sweet and edgy with those bow-adorned gloves and tousled hair is quite appealing. My favorite look was the luxe black gown paired with a metallic sort of parka topped with a floral crown. The unlikely pairings just make this look so very right.
10 Crosby Derek Lam
Chunky knits and slouchy pieces... I'm a complete sucker for weekend-type knits in nude tones and rich neutrals. The patterned boots and pointed patent loafers make such a statement against the pairing of masculine tailored overcoats over the knits and delicate, sheer dresses. In my opinion, this collection is the perfect mix of femininity and masculinity. I'm dying over those chiffon frocks and open back knits.
Creatures of the Wind
Known for their folk-ish, punk aesthetic, this season's Creatures of the Wind collection was made up of polyester film and vinyl in masculine silhouettes, boyish cuts, and drop-waist silhouettes. The looks definitely popped against the red catwalk, particularly the funky colored prints.
Tadashi Shoji
Volume and Russia. Those were the two hallmarks of this Tadashi Shoji collection. The silhouettes were inspired by Russian dresses and the robes of Russian Orthodox priests. The lace overlays on many of the gowns was gorgeous, giving off a subtle air of refinement and elegance.
