White for Spring

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It seems like every season white doesn't go out of style. White in winter, white in summer; designers will find any excuse to incorporate this shade into their collection. Having white as a trend is almost mandatory. Lets be honest, we can all see it coming.

On par with florals (always 'in') and nautical stripes (just doesn't quit), it was unsurprising to see white on the Spring Summer 2015 runways. What is interesting is how each individual label interprets it, bringing something fresh to the table through texture, shape, cut and styling.

Above are my top picks from NYFW S/S 2015.

By Sharon Jiang 

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NYFW Backstage

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An intriguing look into the backstage antics at the New York Fashion Week Chromat, Peter Som & Rodebjer S/S 2015 shows.  I've heard it's absolute chaos behind-the-scenes.

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NYFW Street Style

 

 

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Winter dressing became a whole lot of fun at Fashion Week FW 2014/15. Seen on the concrete sidewalks were unexpected layerings of printed scarfs with blockcolour coats to quirky accessories in the form of knee-high socks and a fluro worker vest. Finally street style gold could not have been achieved without the reappearance of ski goggles circa FW 2013/14.
These pictures above are all evidence of how the fashion elite braved the cold - some with grace and others with pure light-heartedness. We can definitely take some style cues from these ladies in New York.

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Alice + Olivia F/W 2014/15

 

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Despite the lack of a mile long runway, Alice + Olivia's collections always seem to leave a lasting impression. To me, their preppy wearability, unexpected layering and supple fabrics trigger this question.

'How would I wear those clothes?'

The emphasis, on the 'I' - because that is the point of fashion week for us mortals. How to translate catwalk to sidewalk, so that we can actually wear the clothes! Looking at the F/W 2013/14 ensembles, a gothic baroque vibe heavily influenced the collection. Designer Stacey Bendet's motto 'we never use the same fabric twice' was upheld to perfection as seen in the concoction of moody metallic florals and rich textures of wool, leather and feathers. The colour palette - jewel tones, gunmetal, blood red - seemed to fit the misty forest set up where the collection was more of a story than a flat fashion show.

Personally, Alice + Olivia is a pick and choose label. I don't mean it is either a hit or miss but rather every single separate can be effortlessly paired with your existing wardrobe. Dripping with unique details, Bendet's garments are both easy and interesting to style resulting in a personalised outfit. As for the gowns, well then, you'll just be the belle of the ball.

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White is the hottest (anti) colour

Previously known to be dangerous around spaghetti or unflattering to the body, white was indeed dominating New York Fashion Week. As a child, I was taught that white was not even a colour, but the absence of it. 

In living up to the tacky fashion jargon of 'Hottest colour of the season', come next spring, trends will highlight a rebellion against colour. In other words, anti-colour?

At New York, the connotations of white being angelic and innocent were completely subverted. Alexander Wang took a sporty approach complete with cropped boxy shapes and tomboy styling. Daring cut outs and racer cuts were seen at Lisa Perry who showcased an all white collection. White was also frequently paired with sheer panels (3.1 Phillip Lim) or entirely transparent at Jason Wu. Other designers aboard this anti-colour movement include Sass & bide, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Jill Stuart, Nanette Lepore. 

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All fashion aside, there's a more pressing issue that's been debated for eons. 

Is white an actual colour? Educate & decide for yourself HERE. 

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NYFW Autumn/Winter 2013/14 Highlights

Rebecca Minkoff 

Biggest lesson here is the perfect formula to layering which Rebecca Minkoff just does effortlessly.
Lesson One: Wearing a bulky coat with a mini skirt will ensure you keep a length-to-width balance but may result in freezing legs.
Two: Layering cardigans with button up shirts done right up to the very top looks very quite preppy-chic.
Three: Autumnal shades of plaid or houndstooth pants are so versatile for print mixing-and-matching.
Four: Always (I mean ALWAYS) carry a hits-perfectly-at-my-upper-thigh sling bag.


Jeremy Scott 

There was the conical and the comical. The former referring to the shape of the bustiers and the latter ... well plain hilarious prints. One can always expect Mr Scott's capability for transferring you to the weird side of fashion but when you thought it couldn't get any stranger, in walks giant fur go-go boots (why the hell not?). These looks definitely fall under the love it or loathe it category. I for one, found it extremely refreshing and a bit of a laugh (although those sweater pieces are definitely wearable). Expect that scary jumper to pop up on the streets somewhere along the road (just like the Bart Simpson) ...


Oscar De La Renta 

Definitely a nod towards the Galliano theatricality back when he was creative director of Dior (how I miss those days). There was belted drama with coat-cross-dresses being cinched in at the waist and a gothic Little Red Riding Hood moment. Any De La Renta collection isn't complete without supple feather and satin garments in vibrant shades of turquoise, royal blue and ruby. Lastly, how about that striking embellished Magenta gown?

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Say what Mr Scott?

Probably THE most peculiar look out of all of the New York autumn/winter 2013/14 shows. Might even be written down in history ... or maybe never topped again in the future.

I imagine the blue furry monster from Monsters Inc had a baby with a Yo Gabba Gabba creature and that love child is being reincarnated in human form and now roaming the runways of New York (how delightful).
This is open to endless amounts of interpretations so please leave your reactions or thoughts in the comment section. I would really love some clarity as to this 'outfit'.

Although, props to Jeremy Scott for being this daring. I admire your bravery and would be greatly interested to know your concept.

Stay tuned for this coming week. I'll be posting some NYFW highlights (yes, Mr Scott included).

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