Monday #2

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/fashion/calvin-klein-lwren-scott-marc-jacobs-ny-fashion-week.html?_r=1&ref=fashion

Cathy Horyn wrote about her experience at the end of New York's fashion week, reviewing a few of the notable designers in the show. As for the entirety of the show, Horyn commented that there were many repetitive styles such as the color blocking, primary colors, and short, edgy hair cuts.

Horyn then began to describe specific designers, noting Marc Jacobs heavy use of synthetic and glossy textures. Overall, Horyn believed his line was a disappointment in comparison to his previous textured collections, saying that it "wasn't all that interesting or humorous."

Next in line for review was L'wren Scott, whose collection was surprising and approved by Horyn. Scott is most well known for her long and edgy dresses that seem very dominating and powerful, Horyn describes them as her "siren and headmistress dresses." However, this collection showed more variety including pencil skirts and full sleeved chiffon blouses. The color palette Scott used was relatively neutral, and Horyn commented that it was a "welcomed break from the giddy colors on the runways."

Another designer that received Horyn's kudos was Francisco Costa who designed for Calvin Klein. Similar to L'Wren Scott, Costa's palette broke the gaudy primary color trend in the show, favoring neutrals. Horyn also acknowledges the shapes Costa uses in the garments as "simple" and "contemporary". His bra-like definition in the dresses Horyn says offers "a silhouette that looked different and fresh" and also "a legitimate solution to nakedness."