Reliable classics and promising newcomers
As one of the last shows of New York Dernier cri week, Ralph Lauren always brings in a diverse yet efficacious crowd. Theres Anna Wintour from American Vogue and Graydon Carter of Conceitedness Fair representing the power players of American publishing. Sarah Lerfel, the consumer from Colette in Paris, and Jefferson Hack, the editor of Dazed & All bollixed up, represent the impossibly cool set. It shows how cleverly diversified Laurens offerings are.
Stevie Nickss Sisters of the Moon set a easy vibe as it wafted through the Hudson Street venue. The first set of looks – hunger floral skirts, lean wool trousers, covet cardigans, puff-sleeved plaid shirts and overgrown velvet (a fabric thats a big trend this season) jackets and dresses – seemed trappings items for his loyal customers, who want a touch of pleasure without ostentation.
Lauren then paraded more assertive and masculine looks with breeches-inspired trousers, tweed coats and pinstripe suits, which in the course of time segued into evening looks that were sprinkled with youthful accents. A sparkly embroidered clothes was worn over a black turtleneck and leggings; a leopard-pelt bolero jacket over a lace-skirted dress; embroidered tops with fingerless gloves and a series of gowns in velvet and floral language over lace tops accented with lace toques had a rickety whiff of grunge.