Runway Reviews

(NEW YORK) Yigal Azrouël

Yigal kept to his strengths of washed and weathered dresses. New this season was the addition of swimwear, in the form of bandeau-top swimsuits, and jewelry. One of the strongest pieces was a crepe cascade dress that showed off Azrouël's effortless aesthetic. These are clothes that are meant to be lived in, so much so that you feel like you've already worn them before even putting them on. 

Shipley and Halmos

Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos put out a "confident" collection for their burgeoning line. Although the pieces often seemed disparate, the collection evoked an English bohemia, combined with the smart tailoring that the duo is known for. The line's women's wear was stronger than ever before; collaborations with Philip Crangi, The Generic Man, and Loeffler Randall all worked seamlessly with the label's growing identity.

BCBG Max Azria

Easy, sexy silk and jersey dresses graced the runway for BCBG Max Azria. A sleek shine seemed to be on the mind of Max and Lubov. Dresses and jumpsuits were paired with high leather platform sandals that looked like exotic skins. The color palette was muted with whites, greys, and light pastels dominating. Accessories were simple, like a dove grey patent leather clutch.

Erin Fetherston

Erin Fetherston started her collection with a series of pieces that seemed perfect for every aspect of the 1970s country club life: beautiful bathing suits, great trench coats, and lots of sequins. She quickly left the confines of the club, however, and showed cloud pattern dresses and rainbow ombré patterns that looked like they had come straight out of Candyland. Her finale was a series of ruched asymmetrical gowns that was reminiscent of a delectable row of cupcakes.