Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Layering is big trend at NY Fashion Week

Layering was a key trend at New York Fashion Week as it continued its sixth day of fall previews Tuesday, with a mix of fabrics that created a textured look. A few designers like Peter Som and Alexander Wang showed models who looked like they'd thrown on everything in the closet all at once.

Another trend was the contrasting sleeve, using a different material than the rest of the outfit, a look featured at Chris Benz and Derek Lam, among other shows.

For all that layering, you need a tissue-thin, long-sleeve T-shirt to go underneath it all. And a coat that's a little roomier for all those layers.

RODARTE

The bittersweet drama that played out on the Rodarte runway reminded fashion insiders why Kate and Laura Mulleavy have become such a big deal in such a short time.

The theme of their collection was the hazy state of consciousness that comes between sleep and being awake. Lovely, lace-draped dresses in a light, almost dusty palette captured the feeling of vintage lingerie and wallpaper prints, but there was something weighing on them, too — a seriousness, a respect.

The chunky knits, sometimes with yarn fringe, were just on the right side of looking well loved and worn in, yet luxurious in a way that a designer collection demands.

Source : http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hmb70irh0U1N12UCbgFu-B2wnlHgD9DTLEH02

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