Easy Elegance. Rachel Comey SS15

September 7, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Rachel Comey is New York’s favourite label. Why? Well, because Rachel’s easy, but elegant pieces, are always, but always, a good idea. For SS15, Comey showed us romantic blouses, ripped denim, culottes, embroidered dresses and ethnic prints, which look perfect in the styling presented. “I was seeing the Amalfi Coast,” said one of the typically hip guests at Rachel Comey’s dinner cum show. Another ventured, “flamenco.” Comey herself seemed bemused by these suggestions. “It’s always interesting, what people get out of my collections,” she commented.

The V Cut. Wes Gordon SS15

September 5, 2014September 17, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

For Wes Gordon, the V-cut is a signature. Why? It’s sexy. It’s classy. For SS15, we see plenty of V’s: on the shirts to show off a bit of chest; in dresses, to give the look a leg. Wes, known for ultra-classical collections, did something pretty usual for him. Dresses with lace, femme-fatale look, the Upper East Side Samantha Jones feeling with a classier approach. You can’t really say no to that collection because it’s basically the perfect business woman wardrobe. And those luxe pointy flats are striking. The signature look by Wes is present, and that’s good. Even, if it feels very formal.

India. Tome SS15

September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

The Tome designers, Ramon Martin and Ryan Lobo, brought beauty of India onto the NYFW. The traditional sari knots had a big role in this collection- tied in a modern way, worn as a shirt with a midi skirt and black sandals, the LOOK stole the spotlight. But who inspired the boys most for this interesting move? The hindu photographer Dayanita Singh, who shows daily life in India. The silhouettes of dresses, embroidered tops and minimal knots feel simple, but with a opulent bling. This slightly commercial collection is a good one for mature women which feel that travelling and spirituality have many things in common. And of course it’s for those who feel like dressing in a luxurious, but effortless pieces. I am really in love with diversity on Tome’s runway- other labels should take notes!

Effortless. Creatures of Comfort SS15

September 5, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Yiiiha! Cactis, cowgirls, converse- the all-American Cretures of Comfort SS15 collection was totally cool. With slouch jumpsuits, cozy knits, lovely dresses and perfect Summer robes, this season is one of the best to date, if talking of CoC. Their main meaning is to create stylish, COMFORTABLE clothes with a slightly quircky vibe. With those cowboy hats and cacti motifs, I am simply in love. This effortless-ness is gorgeous. Keep it up, Creatures of Comfort!

Traveler. Creature of The Wind SS15

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

What I always love about Creatures of The Wind is their fresh view at slightly kitsch prints and patterns. This time, they made the granny floral curtain look not excessive, but rather simple and delicate- this print was used on the coats and even on the bras. We also had some intereting embellishments and stripes, shown in over-sized pants and tops. Full of funny fringes, traveler jackets and “the perfect escape” oriental smokings / pajamas, this beautiful collection is what I would surely want to see on lazy beach vacations somewhere on Bali or Biarritz!

These photos from Australia are by the lovely Kinga Burza.