MARC JACOBS
GIVENCHY MICHAEL KORS
RAG & BONE
PROENZA SCHOULER
Giambattista Valli Ralph Lauren 38
GETTY/GETTY IMAGES
GETTY/GETTY IMAGES
Alexander Wang
2013
Balenciaga
One of the most interesting trends to observe and watch develop over the past few seasons, is the way that men's wear and tailoring has influenced the designs of women's ready-to-wear. While one could certainly point to Coco Chanel's garçonne aesthetic or Christian Dior's sharp "new look," the trend today is modern and more pronounced. Raf Simons for Christian Dior reinterpreted Monsieur Dior's new look this season with astounding results. The cooler, more youthful lady-like silhouettes were more playful. The waist was either belted or came with a peplum. Asymmetry and houndstooth prints had a more edgy, playful element to them. Aside from the dresses, Dior's collection had to-die-for, sophisticated coats, perhaps the most important element to add to a women's wardrobe. Some of my favorite runway shows were fueled by incredible outerwear. Giambattista Valli's crystal embellishments, especially on a mint evening coat, were breathtaking and perfect for a woman with a mission. Even more elegant was look No. 38 from Ralph Lauren Collection’s show, where a full-length velvet black coat with delicate embroidered accents, came sauntering down the runway. More modern was a Russian-styled military coat in sheeny black leather topped with an oversized Mongolian lamb collar. It was exciting to experience Alexander Wang's fall 2013 show, where he proved with aplomb that he was ready to up the ante and offer sumptuous mohair coats and fur accessories. Now that he has been lauded for his first collection for Balenciaga as creative director, all eyes remain on him. 65
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