NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, FALL / WINTER 2016 TRENDS...

There is no better way to warm up the early chilly days of a new year than with Fashion Week excitement! Not only for what we get to see on the catwalks, but what we get to enjoy on the streets... Everybody wants to speak up their own essence through fashion; and life becomes a daydream! Because at the end, it is our individual, honest style what makes us who we are, so… Let’s keep evolving.
 
Here some of the loveliest Fall/Winter 2016 ready-to-wear trends seen in the fast-moving, so-fabulous runways of New York City Fashion Week…
 
OVERSIZE TOPPERS
XL statement-makers toppers, coats, jackets and sweaters; with dressy, casual or edgy airs added touches of coolness and nonchalance to many of these very wearable collections. (Images: Del Pozo, Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Zero+Maria Cornejo)

 

BLACK & WHITE STRIPES

No matter how we define our style, BLACK & WHITE STRIPES will fit perfectly well into our wardrobe; for how timeless, modern and versatile they are. Best of all, they were everywhere! (Images: Rag & Bone, Creatures of the Wind, Carolina Herrera, Alexander Wang)

 

LINGERIE CELEBRATION

There is an undeniable obsession, now it has been for a while; for using LINGERIE inspired dresses and tops; recalling our favorite robes, night gowns, slips and lace treasures. Designers are always ready to spoil us; so LINGERIE FASHION CELEBRATION is stronger than ever! (Images: Ralph Lauren, Reen Acra, Cushnie et Ochs, Brock) 

 

STAND-OUT SLEEVES

Interesting SLEEVES, well thought and elaborated: Structured, rugged, ruffled, with fur bands, mixed textures, fringes, cut-outs, with bell silhouettes, rich trims and/or oversized were among the most delightful pieces played on the catwalks. (Images: Lela Rose, Sies Marjan, Del Pozo, Sally Lapointe)

 

MODERN WARRIOR

Today, women walk  with their head up-high; ready to take the challenges of this very demanding world. Designers know that very well, so they included pieces and head-to-toe ensembles with easy, wearable and ready-for-anything silhouettes and layering; of comfortable and cozy fabrics; but most importantly, looks full of character, toughness and personality; ideal for us, the MODERN WARRIORS! (Images: Public School, Proenza Schouler, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Altuzarra)

 

DRESS ON PANTS

DRESS ON PANTS are totally on! Best of it, they look and feel so comfortable. This edgy, not-so-expected combination became a strong trend on the New York collections; therefore, do not expect them to disappear any time soon. Get ready to rock them! (Images: Derek Lam, Rag & Bone, Public School, Edun)

 

FULL TEXTURE

Rich combinations of TEXTURES; silks, leather, lace, wool, paillettes, cottons, fur, fringes, feathers, beading, suede, velvet… Stood out and deeply delighted all the fashion lovers with that taste for the extraordinary, because that was what they were, simply extraordinary! (Images: Jenny Packham, Rodarte, Marchesa, BCBG Max Azria)

 

OFF-THE-SHOULDER

OFF-THE-SHOULDER tops and dresses were an important part of many collections; bringing old memories back and reminding the public how a classy cut could always be updated for the sake of femininity and great panache! (Images: Gypsy Sport, Bibhu Mohapatra, Opening Ceremony, Marchesa)

 

Next stop... Avant-garde London!
LIFE IS A RUNWAY!
Gaby