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Runway Report: Ralph Lauren Collection | New York Spring 2015

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It was Ralph Lauren, straight up, olives with a twist! Olive was Lauren’s neutral canvas in this collection; acting as a backdrop to let the pungently perfect hues of purple, hot pink, yellow and orange shine. Lauren’s signature cargo, jodhpur, and safari items were all taken to the most elegant level through use of suede, satin and silk, which made it very evening. Another stunning day-to-evening look included a black crewneck sweater topping off a…

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Runway Report: Sally LaPointe | New York Spring 2015 RTW

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The Sally LaPointe Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear took very standard features for her collection and gave them a more modern touch by exaggerating their lines; the sleeves, hemlines, and necklines are flared, which give them a 3 dimensional shape. It conjured up medieval meets modern kimono. The skirts are an interesting bell-shape, which evokes a pin-up with a dramatic side ruffle, which facilitates movement. The hemlines on the tops and skirts are extended and squared, which…

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Runway Report: Halston Heritage | New York Spring 2015 RTW

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Halston Heritage Spring 2015 RTW I think the last part of the name says it all. Miriam Webster defines heritage as “something that is transmitted by, or acquired from, the predecessor; a legacy and inheritance”. I think that the most recent Creative Director at Halston, Marie Mazelis, understands what the job of transmitting Roy Halston Frowick’s legacy entails. The shapes are modern interpretations of his most successful 70’s designs; this can be seen in the…

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