Big Sur. Baja East SS15

September 7, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

I fell on my knees when I saw Baja East at The Satndard Hotel. The new collection of the loose luxury brand, designed by John Targon and Scott Studenberg, is simply this, what we covet to wear on lazy beach days. Ink dyed tops, sweatpants (or towel skirts), ethnic fabrics and light capes. For me- it’s a summer perfection. “We wanted to let the clothes speak for themselves,” Studenberg said backstage before the show. Ideas from previous seasons were brought forward, including the signature Baja top, in navy layered over a teal dress, and the hooded caftan, rendered in distressed white jersey. Cashmere-jacquard knit sweatpants, sweaters, cutoffs, and bra tops were done in bird and ikat patterns, and antique Balinese ceremonial skirts were reconstructed into long cape dresses and cloaks. In other words, everything is in need (even dough winter is coming).

Ice Fresh. Prabal Gurung SS15

September 7, 2014September 7, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

As usually, Prabal Gurung brought us a bold and colourful collection. In his SS15, the designer wanted to continue what he began last season. ″I wanted to continue the journey,″ he said. ″This time it′s more a visual diary of her trek up the mountains.″ We′re back in the Himalayas, only now it′s spring. Instead of deep reds, he used a palette of sunset pastels. We had strong silhouttes, feathers, tafeta, ice fresh blue… As for summer, Prabal went really cold. The collection feels innovative, but in my opinion, there is too much of everything. Some strange fabrics, colour explosions, mesh, ruffles, mountains, knits… If that was meant to be a monk modesty, Prabal, then your quiet and calm mood went too far into loud noise.

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!