The Jason Wu for TSE capsule stayed true to the hallmarks of the house - lush knitwear, classic silhouettes and impeccable quality - while fusing Wu’s fresh, feminine techniques. Chunky knits (a rather shaggy effect) combined with heavy wools, irregular pleated chiffon's and asymmetrical, architectural seams were inspired by the textures and earth tones of Robert Ryman’s monochromatic canvases. Wu mixed neutral hues with unexpected textures and details that looked like he took a paintbrush and slapped it on the material. Plaid, sleek zippers, turbans and menswear pieces were all part of the capsule collection and are right on trend for Fall 2010.
Temperley London’s ‘True British’ collection was inspired by the late Norman Parkinson’s previously unseen works. Alice and photographer Adam Whitehead re-interpreted some of Parkinson’s most striking shots featuring 16 modern British icons that define British style and glamour across the world. The resulting images have been printed life size on canvas and then hand-embroidered and embellished with the same techniques used in the collection pieces. Temperley added her own point-of-view to Parkinson’s work with leather waistcoats, feminine florals, goddess like draping and gold embellishments and Union Jack flag prints. Turbans and other adorned headpieces topped off many of the looks while chain detailing woven with yarn decorated a few of the edgier separates. The collection was incredible and I really loved how the images in the background mirrored the garments on the mannequins making it somewhat three-dimensional.
The G-STAR RAW show is always entertaining and this year was no exception. John Legend, Adam Lambert, Kelly Osbourne, Liv Tyler and Agyness Deyn all watched from the front row, but I had the best seat in the house, upstairs. Seriously, I could see everything rather than just what was directly in front of me (including Liv continuously twirling her hair and Agyness texting away). I really enjoyed the runway and the pace the models walked -- it was very digital, like a computer crawler. I did not, however, particularly enjoy the collection. The big bird yellow and blinding green colors, toggle ponchos and overralls just didn't hit the mark this season. The show was entertaining but all I could think about when I rushed out of the Hammerstein ballroom was Paddington the bear, not a good after thought for a designer.
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