Fashion Week Day 1

I am saddened that I cannot participate in the audience of fashion week. However, YouTube makes life easier on us and covers portions of the highly anticipated catwalks. What I would do without YouTube? The world may never know.

Watching day one wasn’t as exciting as I expected it would be. With one of my favorite designers walking today I thought it would be a great opening day. However it wasn’t the case, it was a major flop.

With Nicholas K starting out the day, here is what I have to report. The Nicholas K collection was filled with a western, neutral color pallet; bold statement necklaces, metallic tassel shirts, leather pants, rugged boots, and low back cut shirts. The main statement accessory was the western hat.  For makeup, models sported dark lips. Hair was short sleek, straight cut.  Really loved this collection.

Next in line is BCBG Max Azria. This was the collection that I was excited to see. However, I was not all that thrilled. This collection is one of the most affordable couture brands. Azrias collection felt as we were reliving the 70s era. With color blocking as a huge trend, the color pallet consisted of deep teals and burnt oranges. In the mix also included patchwork furs. This collection was more of a work style with sophisticated silky, flowy trousers. The materials included sheer chiffon. Models hair was simple pulled back ponytails, and natural fresh-faced makeup.  

With a fashionably late start in the Richard Chai runway show. I must say this was my least favorite runway of the day. His work consisted of urban stripes in mostly navy, gray, and black. Later in the collection he included red floral patterns. His looks were urban–inspired that included boxy coats with oversized pockets. My favorite item was a black high waist skirt that had settle ruffles on the top trim. Models hair was tousled and makeup was natural.

Concluding the day we had Tadashi Shoji. Shoji’s collection was my personal favorite. The collection was romantic and glamorous with a hint of sexy. Materials that were incorporated are; lace, velvet, and floral flowy satin. Hints of the 20’s era were present. Exaggerated open back as well as Cinderella ball gown tulle dresses completed this collection.  Models makeup looks were definitely in the spirit of Valentines Day. They styled bold red lips!

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