Favorite of the Day: Narciso Rodriguez

As the end of New York fashion week approaches, the trends of the season have become more and more apparent. The visions of some designers get washed away by the overwhelming tide, which leaves behind collections with a mediocre sameness. Meanwhile others are able to fold the trends into their line's DNA without losing themselves.

At Narciso Rodriguez, the black and white were there, as were the crop tops. But there was also the chic minimalism that he is known for throughout the industry.

There was no mistaking the maker.


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Favorite of the Day: Victoria, Victoria Beckham

In a season filled to the breaking point with clothes that feel overwrought and overthought, I've been drawn to the simple things. To the pulled back and restrained. I love drama. I even love drama for drama's sake, but something this season has felt off.

So it was clear as I was going through the shows of September 9th what my favorite would be from the moment that I saw it. At Victoria, Victoria Beckham, the shapes were simple and refined with details such as pleating that kept them from drifting into the mundane. Sherbet colors stood out among the navy and deeper blues. And a feeling emerged that had been missing for most of the week.

A feeling of timelessness.


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Favorite of the Day: DKNY

Birthdays have never been my thing. When my friends finally convinced me to do something for my 25th, I settled on Thai food and bowling and funfetti cupcakes. It was the kind of low key affair that I so often crave.

But the 25th anniversary of a fashion line calls for a blowout celebration. In an industry that is often fickle, that kind of longevity is something to be lauded. DKNY has lasted, and prospered, by remaining true to its core tenets. The brand continues to be the go to for that young New York City woman looking to outfit all aspects of her life.

This season she was as cool as she always is, wearing clothes that were sporty and savvy in that unique NYC way.

And let's not forget sexy.


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Favorite of the Day: Prabal Gurung

The Resort 2014 collection from Prabal Gurung was one of my favorites of the season. It's a fashion cliché to applaud a designer's point of view, but as we moved into day three of the Spring/Summer 2014 midriff parade, it became evident how important such things are.

Prabal Gurung has a clear idea of the woman that he is designing for. After a Resort season filled with strong and stark silhouettes, colors, and prints, things softened up a bit.

But they never softened too much.

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Favorite of the Day: Lyn Devon

I've been easing myself into spring. The collections that I find myself returning to are those full of subtlety and quiet warmth. While most designers fell back on the transparency trend yet again and littered their collections with an abundance of abdomens, Lyn Devon played a different game.

There was just a sliver of skin to be seen, so small that one might think that it was an illusion. And although nothing was see-through, there was no doubting the temperature.


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Favorite of the Day: Tanya Taylor

I first learned about Tanya Taylor a year ago when her collection was shown during a small presentation. 12 months later on September 5th her clothes had moved from the static to the fluid as her most recent collection made its way down one of New York fashion week's many runways.

A year later some of the clothes, especially those of the lace or floral variety, still have that antique edge to them. But the Tanya Taylor girl has also started to come into her own. The dusty quality of that previous season's colors has been replaced with a youthful vibrancy.

And some of these clothes would never be found in her great aunt's closet.


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Favorite of the Day: Robert Rodriguez

Wednesday was the warm up. The pre-game. Those who were only invested in having their picture taken probably stayed at home. Those who had four weeks full of shows and travel ahead of them probably rested. But a handful of designers chose September 4th as the day to show their Spring/Summer 2014 collections. The names are usually less well known, but the clothes aren't any less exciting.

At Robert Rodriguez there was a futuristic vibe, but it wasn't of the over the top, science fiction variety. It was cold and minimal and sculptural. None of it spoke of spring. 

As I look ahead to what I can only assume will be a month full of light and air and saccharine-like sweetness, this collection presented a delightfully moody beginning.

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