BCBG Max Azria
A bit of colour blocking action was seen in an array of athletic and silky dresses. The mustard teamed with the orange was lovely. The pieces had a clean silhouette with geometric influences. The pleating in some of the looks and the aztec prints added another element, to bring some variety to the collection. The pieces still had sex appeal even though there was a distinct sporty feel with the hoods and slouchy looks.
Cushnie et Ochs
I am such a housewife-in-training, well by housewife I mean that I will bake... preferably in couture and not an apron in my Elle Decor style kitchen. So, I loved this collection. I always look forward to Cushnie et Ochs in New York and I was definitely not disappointed. It was very cute, in a naughty futuristic housewife way. The pieces included super sexy bustier dresses which reached to under the knee to counteract all of that cleavage. Peplums were a plenty as were cut-outs in a geometric fashion and very barbie-esque, flirty flared skirts and dresses. I want.
Jenni Kayne
This collection was very lady of the manor chic mixed with an urban carefree attitude. First look that needs to be noted is this pink blouse, lace skirt ensemble with cardigan casually draped. I need to wear this immediately, in fact I may do so next week. I am loving these pops of pink. The collection used traditional pieces and made them casual with basics. Such as the classic tweed skirt suit with a white tee and chunky knits brought up to date with orange trousers. Understated with that hi-lo effect.
M.Patmos
Whilst, I adore Marcia Patmos' sustainable/green/environmentally friendly ethos and dedication to the cause, I wasn't blown away by this collection. Her knitwear is always good, and the pieces were laidback and casual but it was just a bit predictable. I did like the scarf draped and belted worn with a cardigan. But, I wasn't a fan of the opening look with the white elasticated-waist skirt but the silver maxi skirt of the same elasticated variety did win me over.
Rachel Comey
A modern and lightweight collection, great summer pieces. But, what I want to talk about the most are the prints. I thought they were great, simple and subtle with hints of texture. The one that stood out for me the most was the trompe l'oeil knit print, this was a print of a chunky knit that was shown on the lightest silk, and gave a great effect. A gorgeous landscape print offered feminine modernity and greatly complemented the looks it was shown on.
Wes Gordon
I am completely obsessive about snakeskin at the moment. I have been walking into shops and asking specifically for snakeskin pieces, and I have typed 'snakeskin' into the ASOS, Topshop, Zara, Net-A-Porter etc search boxes far too often. It's a problem. So, when I saw this glorious opening look complete with this to die for snakeskin jacket, I knew that the collection would be good. Good it most definitely was. There were fitted shift dresses with obi-style belts, snakeskin shorts (yum) with a powder blue cropped jacket and lovely wide leg trousers. The looks that stood out for me were the navy and white striped skirt, which was flared and floor length and paired with a yellow vest. The nude jacket with burnt orange panel and navy trousers was also a winner.
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