NYFW SS19 Day 3

 Alexander McQueen leather jacket (similar here) // Rag & bone jeans
Calvin Klein 205w39NYC boots (similar here) // Pianegonda earrings and ring
Quay sunglasses // YSL handbag (similar here)

On baby: Jean jacket (custom patch 1,  2, 3) // T-shirt // Pants

I love when my readers can help me decide on outfits.  That was the case for my NYFW SS19 Day 3 look.

I found this insane Alexander McQueen jacket at an amazing discount thanks to my friends at Nordstrom.  Word to the wise; always develop relationships with your favorite store associates.  You all voted that I should go for it, and thus it ended up in my closet.

The jacket is signature McQueen – edgy leather, strong shoulders and that famous brand peplum.  Someday my little baby will inherit it.  I hope she loves it as much as I do.

To mimic my edgier vibe for Day 3, I wanted to create a fun jacket for her too.  I found these fun Stranger Things and Comme des Garcons patches on Amazon and a mini varsity jacket was born.

I tend to wear all black a lot in my everyday life, so this look really represents what I wear on a daily basis.  My NYFW looks clearly pull out all the stops, but this look is a great example of something that is equal parts special and everyday.

Taoray Wang

While I really dislike the question “what’s your style”, Taoray Wang is a brand that could come exceptionally close to manifesting my aesthetic.  East meets west, feminine and masculine, structured yet flowing.  Juxtaposition is the name of her game.

For spring 2019, designer Wang Tao created a beautiful version of the power suit.  In soft pinks and yellows, plus pristine plaid, her separates were powerful yet delicate.  Styled with elongated belts, nipped waistlines and voluminous shoulders, the Taoray woman is fierce.

Spring is a season where you see tons of dresses (rightly so) but what I love about Taoray is that her lineup is heavy on separates.  From jumpsuits to blazers to mixed media skirts, her pieces are perfect for layering to create your own aesthetic.

Son Jung Wan

Son Jung Wan is a designer we’ve had the pleasure of covering many times before.  Her spring ’19 collection was a special one for me because I got to experience it through my mom’s eyes.  Since this was our first time bringing our daughter with us to fashion week, we of course needed an extra set of hands to look after her while we worked.  Mom to the rescue!  Thankfully she got to take in a show with us too.

Son Jung Wan’s show presented three distinct themes.  She opened with a set of floral silk pieces, transitioned to soft, textured silhouettes with lots of volume, and finished with bold black and white stripes.  I loved how the journey started airy and light and closed with bold and daring.

My mom remarked at how beautiful her gowns were.  One of them even reminded us of my wedding dress!  She also loved the people watching.  As I mentioned earlier this week, I’m working on a post about my NYFW reflections and will definitely be including more of these first-time insights.

Jonathan Simkhai

Each season there is always one show I look forward to the most.  For SS19, it was Jonathan Simkhai.

A light rain descended upon the city as we were making our way to his presentation.  As if I wasn’t eager enough to get inside, you can only imagine how this accelerated things!  Leather and rain don’t mix.

Simkhai transformed the show space into a beautiful spring garden.  Foliage was everywhere creating a labyrinth of stunning looks.  Behind every hedge was a model adorned in soft pastels and textures.  Tiers of sheer lace, eyelet hemlines and gingham were the main themes.

Models looked equally sexy and cool.  His wide-leg pants paired with long blazers and knotted belts gave us a look to aspire to for day, while his off-the-shoulder and cutout gowns inspired the look for night.

The crowd was a who’s who of the fashion world, and based on the collective reaction, Simkhai hit it out of the park.  I left completely swooning and couldn’t shut up the entire Uber ride back to our hotel.  I would wear EVERY SINGLE PIECE in the collection.

Dying.

Did you see our Recap of NYFW SS19 Day 2?

Stay tuned tomorrow for my final installment of NYFW SS19!

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Taoray Wang photos by Matthew Passiglia