The hustle and bustle of NYFW is beginning to subside and the dust is starting to settle, and while the fashion world continues to turn, the minuscule amount of time between fashion weeks gives writers, style critics, and basically anyone with internet access and a knowledge of the how to properly pronounce names Givenchy and Versace a chance to process and comment on the new collections. So, I picked out three of my favorite NYFW Fall 2016 collections and wrote a little something about each.
ALEXANDER WANG:
When you think Wang, I can almost guess what comes to mind. Jenny Humphrey’s wet dream of a wardrobe, edgy pieces for everyone’s favorite starlet wild child, black and white and gray and silver. Wang’s RTW Fall 2016 collection was unsurprisingly unsurprising, in short. It was everything you’d expect a Wang collection to be, with a few pops of color and cool graphics to boot. Wang played it safe, appealing to consumers, and it most definitely appealed to me; I’d wear every piece. This collection is for the kids who smoke pot in alley ways behind concert venues, wake up confused and naked next to beautiful strangers, and know people that know people who know Drake (or just like to look like they do). And shown in the historical St.Bartholomew’s church, the irony is just perfect.
Color Palette:
Pastel pinks/purples/oranges, black, white, rich teal, hunter green, camel, taupe
Trends:
tweed, silver hardware, beanies, leather, stripes, chokers, oversized sweater dresses, lace up boots, bleach splatter, cool graphics such as marijuana leaves and strippers on poles, statements such as “strict” “tender” and “girls” emblazoned on tights and t-shirts.
Standout Pieces:
Giovanni Gianonni/WWD
This oversized, fur lined denim jacket completely did it. Layering it over the bleach splatter printed t-shirt dress and the color combination of the plum beanie, lavender bag, and maroon lace up boots has me considering dropping out of school to be a groupie for an indie-punk band that you probably have never heard of.
Giovanni Giononni/WWD
I love t-shirts, and this oversized one paired with a hat, some platform booties, and this life-changing jacket has never looked so effortlessly cool. This is another ensemble where the color combination of the crisp white shirt with the orange graphic, the bubblegum pink hat, the taupe jacket, and the camel booties turned a simple, lazy-chic outfit into something more for me.
Giovanni Giononni/WWD
If I had to pick a look that summarized Wang's Fall '16 collection, it'd be this one. It includes all the staple elements Wang is focusing on this season with the leather mini, the studded booties, the pot-leaf-printed, textured coat, the transparent top, and the words "strict", "girls", and "tender" displayed across the torso, thighs, and forehead.
JEREMY SCOTT:
The king of modern, pop-culture inspired fashion is back at it again, and this collection was no short of what one would expect from Jeremy Scott. Colorful, whimsical, patterned, campy, and rich with pop references, Scott brought some fun to an otherwise gloomy, February New York City. He uses the words "cowboys and poodles" to describe this collection, and the western/50's influences are definitely the common theme that ties this mish-mash of imagination together. Images of beauty shop tools, telephones, guitars, Lichtenstein comic art, and an almost Haring-like pattern hone in on an 80's vibe, and Scott throws it back to the 90's with Ren and Stimpy from the popular cartoon gracing some pieces. Leave it to Jeremy to make a dark, rich-toned season collection like fall feel like a raid of someone's trunk of dress up clothes.
Color Palette:
Banana yellow, coral, kelly green, baby blue, creme orange, cyan, baby pink
Trends:
Western influence (fringe, denim, cow print, oversized belt buckles, cowboy boots), beauty shop graphics, lipstick print, guitar print, metallic leather, telephone print, furry coats, fishnets, mohair-like crop tops, fur accents, Ren and Stimpy graphics, mini dresses, rubber boots
Standout Pieces:
Giovanni Giononni/WWD
Picture me this: you walk into a keychain store with the intention of using the five-finger discount to your advantage. You grab every keychain in site, clip them to your dress, wrap yourself up in your peacoat, and slip out of the store unnoticed. I'm sure this was Jeremy's inspiration upon putting this ensemble together...and I adore it. The use of complimentary colors with the orange and purple is wonderfully kitschy and oh so opposite of everything "fall".
Giovanni Giononni/WWD
Let me be frank for a moment: the amount of sins I would commit for this coat is unbelievable. Astronomical. Ungodly. This.coat.is.everything. Sure the mod-style, paper doll, bouffant print mini dress paired with those silver studded boots and a pair of fishnets is cute and all, but I would go everywhere and do anything in that beautiful, shiny, magical mess of a coat. I've never felt more compelled to roll around in last year's Christmas's tinsel.
Giovanni Giononni/WWD
Although simple, this fun number epitomizes this collection in a wearable way. The graphic tee portrays a 50's style pinup girl ("poodles") dressed in an a pink and cow print outfit complete with a lasso ready for the rodeo ("cowboys"), and the metallic leather mini paired with fishnets is very 80's. The clear cowboy boot and oversized belt buckle bring in more western-style influence.
MARC JACOBS
Perhaps one of if not the most eclectic show(s) at NYFW, Marc Jacobs brought the drama this season. This elegant-goth-dream-extravaganza of a collection showcased Marc's raw talent for design and showmanship amidst some bad press earlier this past fall involving Marc's personal life. If anything, this was the collection to bring Marc's critics crawling right back through a striking use of layers, oversized coats, and sky high platforms. On the other end of the spectrum, Marc included some incredible pieces using layers of light, sheer fabric that just happened to be some of my favorite pieces in the collection. Supporting her friend, the ever-so-incredible Gaga walked in the show, only adding to the intensity present through the pieces.
Color Palette:
black, gray, mauve, dark teal, navy, periwinkle, hunter green, plum, yellow creme, indigo
Trends:
finger waves, vampy makeup, sky high platform heels (in various shades of matte leather, patent leather, and velvet such as mauve, muted rose, off white, cranberry red, and medium purple), crocheted collars, oversized sweaters, ankle length skirts, oversized monogrammed cardigans (greek lettering, very varsity), checker pattern, laser-cut skirts, mixed black and white polkadot patterns, large collar bows, feathers, playful spider and ballerina patterns, sheer fabric, sequined floor coats (floral/eyeball pattern), heavy fabric, colored fur wrap around shawls, wide legged culotte-style pants, silver metallic accents, giant jackets, satin, stripes
Standout Pieces:
Although I can imagine that wearing this jacket probably feels like wearing that heavy metal cape you have to wear when you get X-Rays done at the dentist, it being so striking probably makes up for it. Jacobs found a way to make denim on denim palatable, and the cool bevy of patches and appliques add a certain level of fun to this otherwise dark piece. Spiders and spiderwebs adorn this jacket alongside a shooting star and a bejeweled Mickey Mouse, and the ensemble isn't complete without the oversized neck tie that is a signature in this collection.
Much different from the giant, oversized coats and sweaters seen throughout this collection, this navy, matador-style jacket is cropped and tight fitting. Both the velvet and sheer polka dotted fabric accents create an interesting dynamic, and the sequined appliques such as ballerinas, stars, and cats mirrored on both sides give it an extra level of quirk. The loose fit trousers with the tie belt tie off the entire look with an effortless feel, especially when paired with the tight fit jacket and bow neck tie.
George Chinsee/WWD
Biker at the top, Muppet at the bottom. This look is one of my favorites from the entire collection, differing greatly from the heavy layers of coat and sweater and baggy pant. The polka dots and stripes play perfectly on the sheer fabric, and that beautiful, structured leather jacket balances out well with the fragility of the dress. The cool tones of the fur accent also juxtapose nicely with the red feather at the bottom of the dress. The sheer polka dot gloves are the perfect detail.
What were some of your favorite collections/pieces/standout moments from this past fashion week? Leave a comment below!
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