Three Favorite Ready-to-Wear Collections for Fall 2010
If I could, I would write a little something about every designer ready-to-wear contemporary apparel collection I saw at Fashion Week, but that would take up a lot more space than this page. So I will narrow it down to three of my favorite RTW collections at Fashion Week.
Michael Kors wanted to assemble the quintessential collection of American sportswear, so he opened is show with a giant coyote vest worn by Abbey Lee Kersaw, over a body-hugging cashmere bodysuit and scrunched booties. Kors went on to present a show that embodied the “relaxed luxury” of successful working women. Comfort and opulence meet with the furs and cashmere introduced in his line of wholesale boutique clothing.
Proenza Shouler got buttoned up a little this year, after a primal animal print look shown last spring. From layered swing coats to bubble-skirt dresses, the look was incredibly sexy and feminine. Many of these looks are so sporty they can be worn almost anywhere, but they had a certain collegiate feel. Black and white animal prints and inkblot patterns were in keeping with a graphic theme that was seen throughout the show on pieces like a black and white angora jacquard dress.
Finally, the J. Mendel line offered up a surprisingly playful collection of black textured wool coats, furs and polished classics, like spunky brown sequined dress with a sheer back panel and urban inspired epaulets made of black Finn raccoon. Pair this with a luxurious mink messenger bag and this designer lays claim to the look of “sassy opulence” for fall like he’s laughing in the face of luxury. Gilles Mendel’s eveningwear line was a montage of filmy georgette with details like ruching and knife pleats to make them the star of the show.
How will these designers impact the ready-to-wear lines remains to be seen. Follow your wholesale clothing for boutiques websites to find out.