Photos by Matthew Passiglia
Anticipation ran high prior to the debut of Giulietta’s S/S16 collection. Held at Pier 59, the front row included notable fashion veterans and mysterious glitterati alike. The collection featured a futuristic blend of athleticism and geometric prints, resulting in a mass of robotic tennis players. Transparent visors and box pleats gave way to a sporty feel, while jeweled necklines and sexy cutouts kept things innovative and fresh. Giulietta stuck to a blueprint of bold colors, stripes and triangular necklines and it worked. I especially loved this formula on her jumpsuits, long dresses and high waisted culottes. The entire collection was totally wearable and will translate perfectly for a fresh, playful springtime wardrobe.
Betsey Johnson S/S16
Photos by Matthew Passiglia
Exuberant. Vivacious. Effervescent. Betsey Johnson’s S/S16 collection was FUN. Dedicated to her childhood dance teacher, The Curious Case of Betsey Button celebrated 50 years of Betsey’s career as a fashion designer. 50 years!
The show began, Benjamin Button style, with her most recent work first, featuring her signature bold color palette and voluminous silhouettes. As each mini collection took us back through the decades, Betsey narrated in between each set, evoking the trends of the time with her own unique twist and cheeky commentary. The entire run was like a dance party you never wanted to leave. Her models amped up the already lively show by dancing and twirling down the runway while assuming alter-egos of each decade, from punk, flower child, rocker to tiny dancer. The final nine looks were all inspired by Betsey’s childhood dance costumes, marking the perfect end to a fantastic walk down memory lane.
Ending the show with a parade of balloons and her signature cartwheel into splits, Betsey Johnson truly is a living legend. Earlier this year she was awarded the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award. I don’t know what’s next for the designer. Her S/S16 collection was equal parts celebration and bittersweet. What I do know is that it was truly an honor to be a part of such a monumental collection. Betsey is a designer that tells a story, invokes a feeling and does it all with her own special dash of theatricality. I thoroughly enjoyed the show.
So 70’s
The 1970’s have seen a resurgence in fashion for the past few seasons. While I normally don’t gravitate towards a 70’s silhouette, this jumpsuit was the exception. It makes me feel like I stepped out of an old photograph, and (if I’m really going to indulge my day dream) meet up with Grace Jones later for lunch. Actually, I doubt Grace Jones does lunch. Let’s go with tea.
Halston jumpsuit // Banana Republic belt and heels
The Mini Bucket
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The last few nights of the harvest moon have made me want to pull out the last of my summer attire before it’s too late. This warm camel trench has been in heavy rotation all summer as both a jacket and a dress. Paired with gold accessories, coral accents and my cherished mini bucket bag, it’s perfect for strolling to evening drinks al fresco.
Anthropologie trench // Madewell tank and ring // Banana Republic heels and bracelets //
Mansur Gavriel bag
Fluid
You will never catch me saying I won’t buy something for fear of not having any place to wear it. I wear sequins to the bank and floor length gowns during the day. Whatever my mood dictates, is what I do – never because of occasion. When I saw this fluid, deep v dress I knew I had to have it. With an Angelina Jolie leg slit it was just too good to pass up.
What about you? Do you dress by mood or occasion?
L’Agence deep v pleated gown // BCBG Max Azria heels // Stephen Webster ring
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