2008 Woodie Awards
Fashion Week Hits NYC
Courtney Roy
Issue date: 9/29/04 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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While most are gearing up for the chilly months ahead by bringing out coats, scarves, and wooly sweaters, the fashion world is already preparing for spring. September 8-15 marked one of the biggest weeks of the year in the world of high fashion: New York City Fashion Week. The 80 plus fashion shows featured the spring collections from the biggest designers in the industry, as well as the up and coming labels known only to fashion insiders. Held in midtown under tents in Bryant Park, some designers aimed to make a political statement as well, and others, such as Kenneth Cole, simply encouraged attendees to go out and vote. The true focus of the week, however, were the clothes.
Although rain threatened to damper fashion's biggest week, the shows went on, and the bright colors featured stood in stark contrast to the dreary weather outside. Most designers showed clothes that are reminiscent of the ladylike styles of the first half of the twentieth century, using bright colors and fluid fabrics. Girls, do not be afraid to wear your best pearls all the way through spring, because the chic fashions of fall will be extended through this season as well. Makeup was soft, with a focus on the eyes and soft lip glosses. This is not to say, however, that the styles were not diverse; quite the contrary, in fact.
Carolina Herrera, a Venezuelan designer who has made a huge impact on the world of fashion, transitioned seamlessly between elegant and simple suits in light colors like khaki, cream, and a soft gray to bright acid colored swimsuits in green, blue, and orange. The true highlight of Herrera's show was, as always, her knack for elegant, chic and simple dresses, made of jersey or silk crepe, and cut just so it ever so lightly skims the body and floats like air as you walk. This collection was one of her best; it had that perfect blend of elegance and chic sensibility, with a dash of lightheartedness to keep the clothes from becoming too serious or stuffy. The model's styling also reflected this theme; hair was worn pulled away from the face, but still loose and natural, embodying the effortless style that she has become so well known for among fashion's top critics. Bright prints and unique color combinations were also a highlight of the show
Although rain threatened to damper fashion's biggest week, the shows went on, and the bright colors featured stood in stark contrast to the dreary weather outside. Most designers showed clothes that are reminiscent of the ladylike styles of the first half of the twentieth century, using bright colors and fluid fabrics. Girls, do not be afraid to wear your best pearls all the way through spring, because the chic fashions of fall will be extended through this season as well. Makeup was soft, with a focus on the eyes and soft lip glosses. This is not to say, however, that the styles were not diverse; quite the contrary, in fact.
Carolina Herrera, a Venezuelan designer who has made a huge impact on the world of fashion, transitioned seamlessly between elegant and simple suits in light colors like khaki, cream, and a soft gray to bright acid colored swimsuits in green, blue, and orange. The true highlight of Herrera's show was, as always, her knack for elegant, chic and simple dresses, made of jersey or silk crepe, and cut just so it ever so lightly skims the body and floats like air as you walk. This collection was one of her best; it had that perfect blend of elegance and chic sensibility, with a dash of lightheartedness to keep the clothes from becoming too serious or stuffy. The model's styling also reflected this theme; hair was worn pulled away from the face, but still loose and natural, embodying the effortless style that she has become so well known for among fashion's top critics. Bright prints and unique color combinations were also a highlight of the show