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Unbearably short dresses: check
Unforgiving bodycon shape: check
Distinct 80′s vibe: check
FROW (that’s front row for you non-fashion tweeters) packed with paparazzi-friendly starlets: check
Yes, it could only be the New York institution that is the BCBG Max Azria show, and why change a winning team, right?
With Solange Knowles, Amanda Bynes and It-Girl du Jour Leigh Lezark packing the front row, Max Azria brought did what he did best, and brought a collection of bodycon dresses fit for any Hollywood party girl.
As if to avoid any confusion with his other collections for Hervé Legér, he played with a mixture of fabrics that did not include the typical unforgiving elastic material, but instead opted for sheer fabrics, draped jersey and printed silks. The prints were mixed with block colours, creating interesting structures.
I also couldn’t help but think of Alexander Wang with a few dresses which had a mixture of sheer and strategically draped fabric like the coral one below.
A reasonable collection of which we’re bound to see aplenty on the likes of the Lohans of the world, but in terms of fashion it seemed like he played it safe. Let’s blame recession here, shall we? I’m looking forward to see the Hervé Legér show – hopefully he’ll mix it up a little there.
Marc Jacobs for grown ups
Oh how far he’s come since he was taken from near obscurity overnight when Michelle Obama chose his design at the Inaugural Ball!
The young Taiwan-born designer showed another impressive display of near-perfection at the presentation of his SS10 collection at the St. Regis Hotel. The collection initially oozed luxurious daywear for your all-American starlet, so it was only fitting that the likes of Kerry Washington and Amanda Peet were admiring it from the front row. A succession of wearable and playful skirts, playsuits and cardigans will ensure Wu’s commercial success.
His real craft shone through in his eveningwear though, which featured one-shouldered puffball dresses, silk tulip skirts and delicately feathered skirts and tops, all distinctly mini in length, so don’t expect Mrs. Obama to be sporting any of them soon.
The whole collection reminsced heavily of Marc Jacobs’ last few shows, from the feathers, the 80′s prom dresses and even some of the colour schemes, but then for sophisticated grown ups, which is hardly a bad thing.
Defying the One-Hit-Wonder stigma, Jason Wu is now featured highly on my list of designers to watch.
(images via Style.com)
