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| Rodarte. Photo Monica Feudi Feudiguaneri.com |
Wrapping Friday as the first of the four major Fall 2011 Fashion Weeks, New York offered a silhouette which was fluid and poetic, favoring midi or maxi lengths. It seemed there was a bit of nostalgia for the 90s with maxi lengths, slip dresses and an ode to grunge. Meanwhile there was still an air of the 70s spirit, though not as strong as that of the Spring shows.
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| Alexander Wang. Photo Yannis Vlamos. GoRunway.com |
Uneven hemlines, usually shorter in the front and longer in the back, were rampant, showing up at Alexander Wang, Altuzarra and The Row. And, last year’s requisite fur was replaced by the parka as outerwear of choice, with second runner up going to the poncho.
Loose shapes, which stood away from the body, were seen at Suno, Derek Lam and Phillip Lim, while the two hottest textures were lace and satin.
Phillip Lim The Row
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Prints played an important role, whether graphic, plaid, or floral patterns; or per Marc Jacobs, dots!
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| Edun. Photo Filippo Fior. GoRunway.com |
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| Proenza Schouler. Photo Monica Feudi. Feudiguaneri.com |
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| Marc Jacobs. Photo Monica Feudi. Feudiguaneri.com |
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| Duro Olowu. Photo Alessandro Garofolo GoRunway.com |
In contrast, to the widespread ease, a more structured silhouette, with Victorian and 40s details, such as bustling, peplums, and buttoned up necklines, made appearances at Marchesa, Prabal Gurung, Thakoon, and Marc Jacobs.
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Marchesa. photo Amanda de Simone
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Marc Jacobs. photo Monica Feudi.
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So, whether you throw on an effortless graphic midi dress, a silk slip dress topped with a parka, or a maxi skirt and sweater, next Fall appears to offer many choices. Now, all eyes will be on London, Paris and Milan to see what trends evolve from here!
