Day five was one of our favorites. Many of the designers we had been waiting for finally presented their looks.
These are the ones that most impressed:
Carolina Herrera
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Just like the color palette, the pieces at Carolina Herrera were light. Creams, yellows and baby blues made many an appearance. Silks and chiffons in relaxed silhouettes gave the clothing a floating quality. Where for the Fall 2012 season, Herrera's collection was glamorous and voluminous, this one was easy and generally sleek. It's as if the fall collection is targeted for nightwear and important occasions, and this one complements the Herrera woman's wardrobe by being an everyday staple.
Wes Gordon
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This young designer has been acknowledged for the work he has created in the few short years until he started his eponymous line. And it's obvious why: He has a strong point of view. He likes mixing elegant and youthful pieces, so though there is always pretty items, there's also something a little offbeat about it. Take for example the swan dress. For the most part he stuck to this aesthetic with lace, his signature wide-legged trousers and pretty party dresses. He also added a bit of edginess in the form of metallic pants and strong shoulders. But make no mistake. This collection does not get very rock 'n' roll. It only slightly hints at it, and it is substantially about what he does best.
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Though there are some very bright pinks used in this spring collection, there is nothing particularly girly about it. Really it's bold prints, unconventional cuts and edgy details, all of which takes confidence to wear. Luckily, Maria Cornejo doesn't make it too difficult. A simple sheath dress in a purple print and a black coat with a zipper on the left side achieves this same cool look without making the wearer feel too uncomfortable.
Thom Browne
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It's another Thom Browne show, where the clothes are as important as the presentation. Ballerinas danced in the background with their stiff skirts and metallic accessories, which mainly consisted of silver pointe shoes and hats that made them looks like Coneheads. Browne said his presentation was an homage to Oskar Schlemmer, a German painter, sculpter, designer and choreographer. It's a busy scene filled with busy prints that are sometimes more than doubled up, garments that are impressively constructed and a crowded space with male models also in the mix. The most outstanding piece is what we refer to as the human hat. The model's dress was made of (or made to look like) the same straw material, and the hem was curved, just like the brim of a hat. It's perfectly in tune with summer, and this was another great performance by Browne.
