nyfw spring/summer '10 pt. uno.

before i start, i realise that New York fashion week isn't usually the most inspirational of the lot in that it's more about wearability for the predominance of the shows. but even with this fact taken into consideration, i still feel that it's been pretty lacklustre for the most part. in fact, it even managed to turn me off a few of my favourite designers which is an achievement in itself. i thought that with this whole recession thing going on, it was all about creating amazing investment pieces, but those were few and far between also. i did, however, find a few new designers to paw over which can only be a good thing. and oh my god, Rodarte?!


oh my, i loved it! it was magnificently gothic and eerily enchanting, sort of queen of the tribe meets crazy ass witch doctor. i can't remember who said it, but someone described it as something from Macbeth and that is a perfect description. the selection of mismatched fabrics and prints is pure genious. i could totally see rihanna rocking one of the black dresses. not sure how much longer Rodarte can continue with the same aesthetic by using different colours, but it's not wearing yet.
i'd never heard of toni maticevski before now, which i'm ashamed to admit as it's evident this man is pure genius. apparently he had a placement at DKNY and Cerruti. anyway, his Spring/Summer collection was exquisite. i adored the off-white, almost grungey palette he used and the statement shoulder pieces were out of this world. it was all very tragic bride-stood-up-at-the-alter-and-walked-home-in-the-rain like. i never said i was good with descriptions, i just know this was my favourite show of NYFW. a wordsmith i am not!
i'd never heard of Milly either until this year. or perhaps Michelle Smith's cutesy little line had just never caught my eye before but i loved every single piece of this collection. the statement neck pieces, embellished jackets, silk blouses, printed skirts, silk shorts, that flower-printed blazer, the hair bows, the braided belts, the ankle socks, ugh! i want it all, now. definitely going to look out for more Milly in the future.

that looks like some very precise photoshopping up there, but i can assure you it's just that the Temperley show had a white background. i'm still just as awful as i always have been. anyway, i've always loved me some alice temperley and this year she didn't fail to impress. the british influence didn't go unnoticed either and i loved the nod to the Pearly Kings & Queens because she even made buttons look amazing. the attention to detail is spectacular and every piece in the show is so beautifully and perfectly constructed. i want everything!