To mark the one-year anniversary of launching her lower-priced, more accessible ERIN line, Erin Fetherston whisked us away to an enchanted forest where a harpist (in one of the designer's gowns, of course) greeted guests at her Fall presentation. While such sweet whimsy is almost to be expected of the designer, the pieces on display tonight proved that she is indeed exploring new territory.
Inspired by the work of artist Barry Underwood, Fetherston described her collection as a "new-age fairy tale."
Certainly, there was the expected sea of ethereal party dresses embellished with everything from bugle beads to metallic snowflakes. But the designer went a few steps further, showing voluminous skirts and structured frocks, knits, and printed separates that recalled Underwood's images of nature illuminated by neon light. To read more visit Style.com.
Where India and England intersect was the apparent starting point for the new Rag & Bone show. It didn't necessarily come through in the clothes, but so what? David Neville and Marcus Wainwright's strength as designers is understanding their own here-and-now and the style habits of cool, urban women.
Having lived through many New York winters by now, the English expats are well acquainted with the cold. This particular winter has been easy, but the R & B gal will be ready for whatever next December throws her way, because this collection, like all of their Fall outings, was a study in layers: a tile-motif jacket over paisley pajama pants, or a sweater and jacket on top of a draped skirt and slim leggings, with another blazer thrown on for good measure. They weren't shy about mixing herringbone with arrow prints with polka dots with stripes.
Outerwear was a strength. Especially a red, army green, tan, and black wool blanket stripe coat and a floral tapestry jacket with fur details (OK, that one put you in mind of the subcontinent). They both added needed jolts of color to a lineup that was predominantly black and white and shades of gray.
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| Carven dress and heels, Giles and Bro bracelet, Nellie Partow jacket, M.Patmos neck warmer |
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| Carven blazer , Obakki skirt, Jil Sander boot, Rag & Bone shell, necklace from a friend |
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| Rag & Bone sliver tuxedo blazer, Barbara Bui cropped pants, A.L.C. blouse, Carven heels, Lizzy Fortunato necklace |
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| Fur vest, 3.1 Phillip Lim top and pants, Carven heels, Perlina necklace |
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| 3.1 Philip Lim top and pants, Perlina necklace, red Malene Birger heels |
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| The Row mustard pants, green Carven sweater, vintage Chanel pearls (a favorite!), 3.1 Philip Lim blouse and vintage clutch |
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| Obakki pleated sadie skirt, taupe Rogan sweater , blue Giada Forte shirt, Alexis Bittar necklace, Jil Sander boot |
