Runway Report: Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2016 RTW

ALL ABOARD! Tommy Hilfiger literally took us aboard the deck of the T.H. Atlantic for his Fall 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection. I always love seeing Tommy Hilfiger's runway shows as he shoes such wearable stuff in such a grand way. Only big European brands like Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton tend to put on spectacle type shows where there are dramatic sets and I love that Tommy brings that to New York Fashion Week, its more of a theatrical production than just a fashion show. The 30's and 40's were the grounding points in most of the collection. Tommy wanted this collection to look like a modern girl found her grandmothers vintage silk dress and threw her sparkly on-trend loafers on and grabbed her puffy coat and walked out the door, and he made that vision come true through each look. There was a distinct breakup of the classic brought through the set and the more modern with Michael Jackson hits Don't Stop Till You Get Enough, Off The Wall, Rock With You, & Get On The Floor on the soundtrack, blending the ideas that were construed with the styling of the clothes. I honestly don't think that there was a single look that I actually didn't like. Everything about Tommy was absolute perfection. My favorite look from the collection was the closing look a gold sequined 40's inspired sailor dress modeled by superstar Gigi Hadid. I am actually really hoping that Tommy turns that gold sequined cocktail dress into a gown for the Met Ball and has someone like Jourdan Dunn or Claire Danes rock it on the red carpet. While I can see this being on the back of every flirty and cool girl in street style I can also picture Naomi Watts, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rihanna, Marion Cotillard, Zooey Deschanel, Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Dakota Fanning, Sarah Hyland, Shailene Woodley, Suki Waterhouse, Cate Blanchett, Rita Ora, Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, Carey Mulligan, & Dakota Johnson rocking on different red carpets.

Make sure you check out all my favorite looks from the Fall 2016 RTW collections (and my immediate wishes) over on my Pinterest page.

2016 National Board of Review Awards Gala Red Carpet Wish List

Brie Larson might end up being the celebrated underdog this season on the red carpets. When I looked back at Brie's red carpet looks over 2015 they were very underwhelming or total hot messes to me, up until the end. I am hoping that Brie is able to really bring it during awards season so that she can show that she can hang with the other women with whom she is nominated. On the eve of the People's Choice Awards in New York City Brie will take to the red carpet at the National Board of Review Awards Gala where she is going to be honored with the Best Actress award for her work in Room. Having worn Rodarte twice while promoting the film it would surprise me if Brie doesn't wear the brand at least once while making the Awards Season rounds. I picked this black, white, and orange floral hand beaded lace flutter sleeve dress from the Rodarte Spring 2016 RTW collection for Brie to wear on this red carpet. I love the shape and all of the hand beaded floral details and I think that Brie would look phenomenal wearing this creation. With such a statement dress all that would be needed to finish this look off would be a pair of simple black sandals, hair worn up so it wont compete with the dress, and a fresh face of makeup.

I decided to include Charlize Theron on this list because she is the lead in the National Board of Review's best film award winner Mad Max: Fury Road. I am uber excited to see what Charlize is going to bring to the table over the course of awards season as she, and Mad Max, have been garnering a lot of awards buzz. For this red carpet since it really isn't her night I picked this black Lanvin Spring 2016 RTW gown with a nude satin corseted body suit. I might get a little slack for picking this since Cate Blanchett has already worn a shorter green version on a red carpet, but I think that since the draping and color and length are all different why not. I think that Charlize would take this look and breath a sense of effortless glamour to the red carpet at the National Board of Review awards gala red carpet. A pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps, slicked back hair, a red lip, and a black Edie Parker clutch would finish this look off in spectacular fashion.

Emily Blunt stared in one of the National Board of Review's top films of the year Sicario, which is also being honored with the Spotlight Award for outstanding creative vision. If Emily jets to NYC to attend this event I would love to see her doing so in subtly elegant style wearing this Oscar de la Renta Spring 2016 RTW black cocktail dress which features a sheath silhouette with a defined sweetheart neckline, a cutout at the bodice, and a beaded embroidered skirt. Emily is always a delight to see on the red carpet and this sweet sensual ensemble would be no exception. I would add a pair of pink pumps to add to the romanticism of this look; hair worn up, a pink lip, and a pair of diamond cluster earrings would just finish this look off perfectly.

Its National Board of Review top film The Martian that I am hoping will mean a turn out from Jessica Chastain at the awards gala next Tuesday. I don't know why but when I picked the looks for this post I was feeling everyone in black, which is unusual because I love it when stars step out of the LBD. I guess it is because these women know how to make a little black dress anything but basic. I would love to see Jessica wear this Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016 RTW pencil dress with its embroidered netting on the shoulders and at the top of the bodice. This is a very standard Dolce dress but I think that with Jessica's movie star presence a pair of killer black crystal embellished Christian Louboutin 'Top Vague' pointed toe pumps, a pair of diamond and sapphire drop earrings, old Hollywood waves, a diamond cocktail ring, and a red lip that this would be one for her record books.

Many will be surprised that I am featuring a little menswear in this post, but some of the leading men in Hollywood are starting to get their sartorial style noticed. Michael B. Jordan has been one of the men that has given my 4 time Best Dressed Man of the Year Eddie Redmayne a run for his money, will this year be the year that Eddie falls? It will remain to be seen. I am hoping that Michael will be at the National Board of Review Awards Gala because his Rocky spin off Creed is one of the top films of the year and his co-star Sylvester Stallone is being honored with the Best Supporting Actor award. I would love to see Michael wearing this bold red Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2016 Menswear suit, which was paired with a black button down for the presentation and I would keep for this red carpet. I would just add a black and white micro polka dotted skinny tie, and a pair of black patent leather Christian Louboutin lace up oxfords to finish this look off perfectly for this red carpet.

Runway Report: Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

Grab your suitcases and pour yourself a Bahama Mama ladies because for Spring/Summer 2016 Tommy Hilfiger is taking you island hopping. I knew that this was going to be a bombass collection from the start. I was scrolling through Instagram and Jessica Michault, the Editor-in-Chief of NowFashion, posted a picture of the amazing tropical set. My love was further endured as each look took to  the runway. Light fabrics, homespun crochet, and netted mesh just added the island vibe that Tommy was going for, and quite successfully achieved. Each season Tommy gets better and better and I think that this collection really showed that he has range and it not just the "American Preppy" guy that he is expected to be. It was hard for me to pick a favorite look from this collection because I love this collection that much. I surprisingly ended up the emerald crochet monokini that had a multicolored stomach section, I mean what else is more perfect for a tropical vacation than a sexy bikini. You can actually shop the pink silk-blend lion bomber jacket worn by Hanne Gaby Olide on the runway right now on tommy.com, which is almost sold out only a size 4 left! I really can not get enough of this collection. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do!

See all my favorite looks from Spring/Summer 2016 over on Pinterest.

#Cannes2015: "Mad Max: Fury Road" Premiere Wish List

Charlize Theron is the 3rd Dior lady that will be on hand at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival to promote a movie. Out of the three Charlize is definitely the Dior lady that I am most excited to see on the red carpet. Charlize has been the only spokesmodel who has had no problem with the transition from the Galliano-era  to the Simons-era at Dior and I love it. For the "Mad Max: Fury Road" photocall I would love to see Charlize wear this amazing heather grey Prabal Gurung Fall 2015 RTW Cashmere flannel asymmetrical dress which features a square neck with a fitted bodice, a wraparound design with a silver detail at the hip and a pleated skirt with a split at the hem. This dress, despite being flannel, makes me think of the French Riviera and I think that Charlize would make this look effortless with a pair of gold sandals for the outdoor photocall. Changing things up for the premiere I would love to see Charlize wear this stunning Christian Dior Spring 2014 Couture chiffon gown with white sequin circle dress underneath. I absolutely adore this gown, it is modern and sexy in a very subtle way. Charlize should pair this gown with a pair of Chopard diamond cluster earrings, a small silver Dior clutch, black Dior sandals, a sleek hairstyle, and a red lip to ensure that Charlize just oozes modern glamour on the Cannes red carpet.

Last year Riley Keough defied the go big or go home Cannes Film Festival dress code by wearing a white mens button with a Valentino butterfly silk jacquard knee length skirt. This statement really solidified Riley as a cool girl on the red carpet and I am really excited to see what she will wear to promote "Mad Max" during the festival. For the photocall I would love to see Riley wear this blue, white, yellow, and black Roland Mouret Pre-Fall 2015 dress with its abstract print. I think that this is a classic yet very cool statement for Riley to wear on the Cannes Red Carpet. For the premiere I want to see Riley call up Valentino again and get her hands on this Valentino Spring 2013 Couture black long sleeved sheer ball gown. While this gown is extremely covered up Riley would look amazing and I think that she would still exude sex appeal. Finish this look off with simple slicked back hair, a bold cocktail ring, and a pair of black pumps and Riley will waft down the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival with a major moment that will just solidify her cool girl status forever.

Its been a long while since we have seen Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on a promo tour for a movie, and I am super looking forward to seeing what the former Victoria's Secret Angel will rock on the red carpet. For the Cannes Film Festival stop on this big budget promo tour I am even more excited to see what Rosie will wear. At the daytime photocall I would love to see Rosie wear this white Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2015 RTW long sleeve pleated chiffon dress with maroon details. I think that this sporty yet feminine dress is perfect for a Cannes photocall. Paired with a pair of maroon Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandals and flowing waves, Rosie will exude effortless glamour for the photocall. Upping the glam factor uncountable numbers for the big premiere I would love to see the British model and actress turn to British based couture brand Ralph & Russo. This creamy Ralph & Russo Spring 2015 Couture caped goddess gown with lace bodice details would literally make me swoon if Rosie stepped out on the red carpet at the Palais de Festivals in it. Finish the look with a chic up-do, a pair of gold sandals, and some stunning Chopard cluster earrings and this look will literally be in contention for one of the best looks from Cannes.

And last but not least I have a wish for edgy rocker chick Zoe Kravitz. Last year Zoe made her film festival debut at the Venice Film Festival where she wore Balenciaga & Armani Prive. I loved her Balenciaga look during the photocall but the Armani Prive gown at the premiere fell flat. For the "Mad Max: Fury Road" photocall in Cannes I would love to see Zoe wear this stunning long sleeved Valentino Pre-Fall 2015 powder blue trapeze dress. This fun flirty dress is perfect for a Cannes Film Festival photocall overlooking the French Riviera. Paired with a pair of black sandals would be all that would be needed to finish off this perfect photocall ensemble. For the premiere I am actually hoping that Zoe dares to defy the typical gown dress code for the Cannes Film Festival and rocks this silver embroidered and embellished Balenciaga Fall 2015 RTW midi cocktail dress. I am literally in love with this look and I think that for Cannes and Zoe's red carpet style that this dress is perfection. Paired with another, or the same pair, of black sandals, a pair of diamond cluster earrings, and a diamond bracelet courtesy of Chopard and Zoe will slay the Cannes red carpet.