3.1 Phillip Lim
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Season after season, Philip Lim makes clothes that are quietly interesting, well-constructed, and versatile. This season, however, Lim assembled a collection for strong women. Forms veered toward the architectural without becoming avant garde, the predominantely primary color schemes evoked a sense of clarity and direction, and separates worked together symbiotically. Lim’s collection stands out not only for the stregnth of the clothes, but for the women destined to wear them.
The Row
I remember when everybody laughed when the Olsens announced they would be launching a luxury line. Well, who’s laughing now? The Row’s fall collection is an excersize in restraint. The subdued color palate allows the garments’ construction to speak for itself, emphasizing these garments’ potential for years of wear. Years in the spotlight have obviously afforded Mary-Kate and Ashley the knowledge that true luxury is longevity.
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I remember when everybody laughed when the Olsens announced they would be launching a luxury line. Well, who’s laughing now? The Row’s fall collection is an excersize in restraint. The subdued color palate allows the garments’ construction to speak for itself, emphasizing these garments’ potential for years of wear. Years in the spotlight have obviously afforded Mary-Kate and Ashley the knowledge that true luxury is longevity.
J.Crew
Make no mistake, J.Crew’s latest outing is very much comprised of “fashion” pieces. While J.Crew may be an accessible mass market brand, they’re continually expanding the boundaries of the average women’s sense of dressing without resorting to cheap knockoffs. This seasons collection includes J.Crew’s usual fare--interesting prints, bold colors, and layering-- but adds some extra oomph in the accessories department. Shoes by Manolo Blahnik and structural bags in a wide range of colors leave little to be desired for next fall’s wardrobe and promise to be wearable for seasons to come.
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Make no mistake, J.Crew’s latest outing is very much comprised of “fashion” pieces. While J.Crew may be an accessible mass market brand, they’re continually expanding the boundaries of the average women’s sense of dressing without resorting to cheap knockoffs. This seasons collection includes J.Crew’s usual fare--interesting prints, bold colors, and layering-- but adds some extra oomph in the accessories department. Shoes by Manolo Blahnik and structural bags in a wide range of colors leave little to be desired for next fall’s wardrobe and promise to be wearable for seasons to come.
Proenza Schouler
If you weren’t totally certain that the Proenza Schouler boys had arrived, you should be now. While their growing commercial success is nothing to laugh at, their very editorial take on Fall is something to celebrate. Asymmetrical, origami forms punctuate this well-curated collection, lending a oriental mystique to Proenza’s off-beat luxe aesthetic. The collection may prove challenging to the myriad of retailers who now stock their goods, but the Proenza Schouler woman is ready for it--no, begging for it. I know I am.
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If you weren’t totally certain that the Proenza Schouler boys had arrived, you should be now. While their growing commercial success is nothing to laugh at, their very editorial take on Fall is something to celebrate. Asymmetrical, origami forms punctuate this well-curated collection, lending a oriental mystique to Proenza’s off-beat luxe aesthetic. The collection may prove challenging to the myriad of retailers who now stock their goods, but the Proenza Schouler woman is ready for it--no, begging for it. I know I am.
