New York saw a series of emerging trends; Seventies, Americana and Nineties-Minimal were all key. Also, the trend of live-streaming shows on the internet has caught on a lot more since February, this progression is doing a lot to make fashion more accessible. Contrary to this idea are designers like Tom Ford.
For ss11 he only invited a select 100 guests to the preview of his debut womenswear collection in New York, the event wasn’t scheduled and the venue was kept secret. There was a strict order for no pictures to be taken, so the collection will not be seen by the public until it is released on his website in December. Some details have been ‘leaked’ of course, including some blurry back-stage photos and the model running order. Ford said he wanted iconic women to showcase his collection, these included Julianne Moore, Daphne Guinness, Lou Doillon and Beyonce.
New York always has a commercial appeal; unlike London, Milan and Paris, most of the collections could be worn straight off the catwalk and onto the streets. In addition to this is the noticeable fixture of Project Runway designers showing at Bryant Park, lowering the overall standard. As London is the environment that I live and work in, it is probably fair to say I am biased in my opinion but I feel London Fashion Week designers push the boundaries whereas New York just watches them do it.
Milan has always had a feeling of high class, high quality and high standards, helped by old techniques and the accessibility of fine fabrics, so I am looking forward to the week ahead. Paris, the birthplace of fashion, has to me, always had a certain romance about it. It also has the most big names on the catwalk and in the front-row. On top of this, it has years of experience that puts Reality TV fashionistas, like The Hills girls and Project Runway contestants, to shame.
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