Ah, Day 4! By this time in the week, your adrenaline is still running high but the physical signs of exhaustion start to set in. I was photographed by PopSugar for their Best of NYFW Street Style and you can definitely see signs of my tired eyes.
If you haven’t yet noticed the theme, I went for all statement coats for this season of NYFW. Of course my amazing technicolor dream coat couldn’t be left out and had to join the party. I paired it with a Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows sweatshirt, cinched it at the waist with a suede belt and threw on my pink sunnies for good colorful measure.
Later in the day when we’d have a break in between shows, it was the perfect ensemble to hang in the lounge at Clarkson. Cozy, comfortable and chic!
Marcel Ostertag
If I had to describe Marcel Ostertag’s F/W17 collection in two words it would be: feminine utilitarian. He opened the show with a series of geometric florals in deep eggplant and moss green. The print worked so well on his slouchy bomber jackets with vibrant red trim, but also made appearances on wrap skirts and wide leg trousers. He used ruffles in many of his looks, which I found to be hit or miss, but grounded them with seatbelt waist cinchers and utility jackets for a tougher feel, which fit perfectly with his theme for the collection – revolution.
Gypsy Sport
Having never attended a Gypsy Sport runway before, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew the brand’s clothing was urban inspired and pushed the boundaries of conventional dress, but I had no idea what a following they had until I sat down. It was immediately clear the fan base was dedicated and abundant. Before the show began, designer Rio Uribe took the mic – backstage and out of sight – to share his inspiration for F/W17: homelessness. Now before you start picturing Zoolander references, hear me out. He shared a heart-felt story of witnessing various levels of homelessness throughout the world. As a child of immigrant parents, this affected him deeply and for his fall collection he felt it was important to shine a light on the disparities among us. He closed with a message of love: “Don’t despair. Hate will die. Let’s fight for a world that will let us all shine.”
Verdad
Back in September I had the pleasure of meeting Louis Verdad who offered very inspiring words for the NYFW experience, and definitely left an impression on me. Graduating from a presentation to a February runway with over 40 looks, he created one of my favorite F/W17 collections. Every single look was something I would 100% wear. His signature leather jackets were repurposed in shiny patent leather with billowing silk backs, and his culotte jumpsuits felt so fresh and fashion forward in a world that has majorly overdone the silhouette. From his use of mixed media – lace with metallic silk – to his riding pants and kangaroo pocket dresses, I fell head over heels.
Later in the day we’d make a stop at one of my shopping mecca’s in Soho – a vintage consignment shop – where I’d find several Verdad pieces mixed among vintage Belstaff and Celine. I took it as a sign that I’d be seeing a lot more of Verdad’s creations in my future.
Leanne Marshall
Our final show of Day 4 was Leanne Marshall and what a way to end on a high note. With Leanne, you know you’re going to get supreme femininity, and she did not disappoint. Diaphanous gowns, flowing silks and garments that were made to float rather than hang descended the runway in a palette of cream and bronze. To liven up her usual serene palette, she showed punchy red, black & white floral prints and stripes! She also went bold with accessories – the long tassel earrings the models wore were oh-so-modern and provided a nice contrast to her classic silhouettes.
Photos by Matthew Passiglia