beauty call

Here are 5 trends we noticed at S/S 2010 in New York. Stay tuned for our London recap! 

BY HAND

(L to R: Rosa Cha, Rodarte, Ohne Titel)
Designers took a handmade, crafty approach as New York runways were filled with details from basket-weave embroidery to graphic knit prints to aged, burned and painted fabrics.  

SEXY PEEK A BOO

(L to R: Michael Kors, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs)
Cut-outs, slits, sheer, mesh and lace are the new sexy. Its 80% lady with a pinch of naughty. 

SPARKLE

(L to R: Diane Von Furstenberg, Philip Lim, Proenza Schouler)
Disco fever continues into Spring with more glitz, sparkle and shimmer. Perhaps to distract consumers from their troubles?  

FEATHERS

(L to R: Adam, Jason Wu, Diane Von Furstenberg)
More fantasy ahead. Perhaps as an alternative to fur, designers displayed a renewed interest in feathers of all colors and textures. It’s frothy. It’s playful. It’s fun.  

CASUAL COOL

(L to R: Chris Benz, Richard Chai, Adam)
Fall 2009 was all about the “power suit” but Spring 2010 eases into casual suits. The look is effortlessly cool and relaxed – comfy and put together at the same time.