For Fall/Winter 2010, BCBGMAXAZRIA presented a sophisticated and feminine collection. Neutral tones were the dominating color in this season’s palette. Colorblocked with vibrant touches of yellow and blue, together with classic shades of black, grey and navy, they created clean geometric silhouettes. Leather piping and trimming details added to the geometric aesthetic. Prints were simple and graphic inspired in muted colors. Embellishments were also minimal. Some sequins and studs appeared to be painted on in brush strokes onto cropped tops and dresses. The main theme was the asymmetrical draping of flowing silk dresses and tops which were then layered and/or belted in almost every look. This collection is for a modern urban woman with a refined yet effortless style.
—Maria Giannakakis
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
A dashingly dapper mishmash of various tartans, plaids, and tweeds, in red, yellow, black and gray paraded down the runway at the packed Fall/Winter 2010 Duckie Brown show. Almost every model wore a pair of fingerless alpaca gloves. Lean silhouettes of cropped narrow trousers and long plaid jackets paired with clunky boots, exposed socks and oversized bright bomber jackets gave a modern street edge to the 80s rude boy influences. The collection overall was very upbeat and geared towards the man, or boy, who dresses to make a statement.
Almost blizzard-like conditions didn’t stop the fashion crowd from checking out the Eryn Brinie Fall/Winter 2010 presentation at the Soho flagship store. Once inside, we warmed up with spiked hot apple cider to a showing of twenty easy to wear and layered looks. Youthful, almost schoolboyish pieces were given a feminine touch through lightly puffed shoulders, delicately tucked fabric, or a simply placed bow. Fresh details like asymmetrical pockets and collars, cropped sleeves, and new silhouettes gave a modern twist to familiar classic pieces. The Isabella trench was a standout, with its bold but fluttery kimono-esque sleeves that reveal flashes of rich lace lining. Paired with black leggings or skinny pants, Eryn Brinie provides basics with an effortless yet trendy style to fall for this autumn.—Nari Kim
Parson’s designer, Cheng-Huai Chuang presented his fashion show which began with a live performance from a flamenco dancer. Influenced and inspired by Spain, his collection exuded feminine classic timeless pieces in day to evening wear.
