Sneak Peak: Fall 2021 RTW Show
In the runway show for Flying Solo Fall/Winter 2021 Collection, there was an underlying theme of neutral bases with pops of color. The show also featured many earth-toned colors such as, green, tan, black, and brown. There was a lot of print/ text with words on dresses, shirts, and jackets. There was also a theme of sustainability with a collection of clothing and shoes made out of Nike socks. This was an interesting take on sustainability, and it was almost shocking with some of the clothing. There was a lot of fringe throughout the show as well, and flowy cape like jackets. There was a big range of loungewear, dressy and formal clothing throughout the show. The denim throughout this show caught my eye with the patchwork details on jeans, each patch being a different color/ pattern. The denim jackets I saw also had lots of print and patterns, and iron-on patches with fringe. Lots of bold and bright colors were also featured throughout this show from purple, hot pink, lime green, neon orange, and bright blue. A lot of all black outfits were featured and had mesh/splatter paint on the clothing. Monochromatic outfits were also featured as well. Some of my favorite designs had to be the printed/text with words dresses, jackets, and long sleeves. These were really creative and caught my attention, I have never seen anything like it before.
Flying Solo Collection
Flying Solo Collection
Flying Solo Collection
Flying Solo Collection
Nahmias Fall 2021 Collection called “Lost In The Sand” features a color-blocked paisley print, a baby blue silk ensemble bedazzled black sweatshirts, causal oversized denim, an interesting spilled wine pattern. The vibe of the four-minute presentation was laid back in a California style, and this makes sense because the designer is from Santa Barbara. The silhouettes are very relaxed, and you see different influences such as skater culture within the collection. He reminiscences about his childhood which I think is something that we’ve all been doing, getting to the root of our passions and understanding who we are as people. Mostly during lockdown, where we’ve had a lot of time reevaluate our lives.
Nahmias Collection
Nahmias Collection
Tanya Taylor Fall 2021 features a lot of color and a few Elsa Schiaparelli references regarding the color pink. There were plaid, watercolor florals in pinks, purples, pinks, greens, and blues. I liked the use of lilac in a pleated dress and since it featured wide-legged pants that look like feminine Jango pants from the early 2000s. The silhouettes are relaxed and flowy makes sense as we start transitioning out of lockdown. People want to be comfortable and stylish at the same time. Color will be major once we start returning to normal because people are tired of being home and wearing the same four basic colors.
Tanya Taylor Collection
Tanya Taylor Collection
Tanya Taylor Collection
Badgeley Mischka reminds me of clothes that I would want to wear when events are back. Metallic golds and silver details dominated the collection. I also noticed the satin bows on the dresses that seem to be referencing YSL. There were also pussy-bow blouses that are feminine and 80s tailoring in the sleeve construction. The setting contained three friends at a dinner party at a nice restaurant, which is something we all wish we could be doing. It looked opulent, and I think this is one of the themes that we're going to see more of as we start returning to "normal." People are already dressing up to go to the grocery store, and once life resumes back, I think outfits will be more glamorous and out there like never before.
Badgley Mischka Collection
Badgley Mischka Collection
The whole collection of Anthony Rubio, had me saying Oh My Dog! There were jewel tones, ruffles, metallic details, feather details, pleated details as well. The embroidery was beautiful, and the details were very intricate. One of my favorite looks was the teddy bear collar outfit which reminded me of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac teddy coat from 1988. Another look that I liked featured a long dress pink and red floral dress with a golden detail on it. Out of the show I loved was the pillow dress that reminded me of Viktor & Rolf Fall 2005 Ready-to-Wear. The show felt glamorous overall. There’s an opulence theme, this reason being people referencing party life once again. It was enjoyable to see these references translate into dog clothes, and it made it so much cuter to take to a level of what dog couture can be. Both you and your beloved pooch can be the star of the show.
Anthony Rubio Collection
Anthony Rubio Collection
FirePlace409 collection featured many young and indie designers. They curated the collection by creating these 60 and 70s themes. A lot of the garments were reworked by the designers and were given a modern twist. A lot of the colors were bright such as pinks, yellows, and orange. There was patchwork in pastel colors which was nice to see differently because it's always done in a solid color or brownish palette. The garments' colors were very fun, and I'm excited to see them worn out. Some of the silhouettes were relaxed because we're still transitioning out of lockdown. The makeup stood out to me the most, especially the jewel-toned metallic eyebrows. My favorite look had to be an all-leather look with the scarves. The styling was a very unique and fun way to step it up. FIREPLACE409 has something for everyone. Whether reworked vintage or discovering a new NYC indie-based designer, it's there.
FirePlace409 Collection
FirePlace409 Collection
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