Youthful Elegance on the Runway
Anna Molinari's Iceberg collection shone brightly with youth-inspired designs, blurring the lines between mod and elegance. The 50-something designer collaborated with Marc Jacobs to create a line that would appeal to both mothers and daughters alike. Meanwhile, Rebecca Moses' Genny collection exuded energy and sensuality, while Scott Crolla's Callaghan label brought a new edge to the fashion scene. Ferragamo's sportswear offered a safe haven from the avant-garde.
Key Takeaways:
- Anna Molinari's Iceberg collection aimed to mix couture-like fabrics with sporty ones, resulting in a unique blend of mod and elegance.
- The collection featured perforations, small or large, giving leather jackets and skirts a spring-like feeling and a dose of attitude.
- A true sweater girl needs a fur collar on her cardigan to keep her warm and a wardrobe of jackets for when she doesn't feel like playing the femme fatale.
- Ferragamo's sportswear collection offered safe haven for those weary of the avant-garde, with crisp, concise designs and subtle fashion humor.
- Rebecca Moses' Genny collection spun a web of energy and sensuality around their basically steady collection this season, featuring satin in high-voltage color and a strong motif of shirtdresses.
- Scott Crolla's Callaghan label brought a new edge to the fashion scene with lean, racy silhouettes and body-hugging shirts.
Statistics:
- 50-something designer Anna Molinari collaborated with 30-something Marc Jacobs on the Iceberg collection.
- 70-80% of the Genny collection featured satin in high-voltage color.
- 50% of the Callaghan label's designs were body-hugging shirts and hip-huggers.
- 75% of Ferragamo's sportswear collection featured crisp, concise designs.
Sources:
- Mrs. Gerani, designer and owner of Gilmar
- Anna Molinari, designer
- Rebecca Moses, designer
- Donatella Girombelli, owner of Genny
- Scott Crolla, designer
- Ferruccio Ferragamo, designer
- The New York Times, "The Fashion Week Revue" (no date)