Grabbed by Their Lapels

Hello Darlings! For this weeks blog I will be reviewing The New York Times article "Grabbed by Their Lapels" about Fashion Week! There were so many gorgeous garments walking down the runway this year I didn't know where to start! This article talks about a few of the great: Oscar De La Renta, Micheal Kors, Rodarte, Mr. Theyskens, Narciso Rodreiguez, and Sophie Theallet.I'll be discussing some of the key features from their runway shoes of this falls fashion week!! Enjoy! 

 OSCAR DE LA RENTA  A billowing silk ball gown with an  embroidered tulle top.

 NARCISO RODRIGUEZ  A bias-cut linen jacket over a silk top and trousers

 THEYSKENS' THEORY  One of Mr. Theyskens's jackets over a mesh top and jeans. Wickedly high patent platform pumps.

 SOPHIE THEALLET  A draped one-shoulder silk dress with high side slit.

MICHAEL KORS  A hand-dyed poncho, lace-up boots and a cross-body bag.

Silhouette: Airy skirts, gauzy bowed blouses, below-the-knee dresses, ball skirts, bermuda shorts, floaty parachute skirts, blazer with slender sleeves,  bias-cuts,  and asymmetrical hems.
Design and Details: Geometric shapes, embroidery, lace up shoes, mesh, wrapped, one shoulder, and transparency.
Color: Marigold, emerald, run-amok prints, neon metallics, 
Fabric: silk taffeta, cotton voile, battenberg lace, linen, tweed, silk. 
Jargon: lightness, sports-influenced, hip-hop style.
Trend: Safari, The Sports Garment.

If you would like to check out this article it can be found here!

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/fashion/michael-kors-oscar-de-la-renta-theory-ny-fashion-week.html?scp=9&sq=fashion%20week&st=cse

xoxo Elizabeth