Runway Report: Milly Spring 2016 RTW

A lot of the Milly Spring 2016 RTW collection is just pretty clothes. There was not a whole lot in this collection that pushes boundaries or sets trends just pretty wearable clothes that a consumer can see and want to wear right off of the runway. We see so many brands show over the top clothing during their runway shows but when it comes to sales has a side collection that embodies the spirit and is more wearable. I don't know which I would rather see on the runways. I like when I see a brand like Milly just show what they want to sell to their consumer but I also like what brands like Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana do as well. I guess it is difficult to compare a contemporary label like Milly to McQueen or Dolce & Gabbana. I know many of the women in my life have seen this collection and can't wait to get their hands on it, and I don't blame them.

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Runway Report: Alice + Olivia Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

It was westward ho! for Stacy Bendet and Alice + Olivia Spring/Summer 2016 RTW. Usually Alice + Olivia usually ends up being a few looks featured in my NYFW round up, but there were so many great looks in this collection that I just had to give it it's own posting. From the duster vest with wide leg pants (my favorite look in the collection) to the denim skirt to the goddess inspired evening gowns paired with gladiator boots, this collection is just full of absolutely amazing pieces that are wardrobe essentials for budding fashionistas.

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Runway Report: Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

For Spring/Summer 2016 RTW Tory Burch took her girl on a trip around the world. We saw influences of many different cultures in the Tory Burch collection but yet there wasn't anything that looked like a direct reference. This made the collection just that much chicer. The Tory Burch girl has always been a fun feminine chic woman and that is still the case. We have saw many pretty collections on the runways during New York Fashion Week and this has to be one of my favorites. With so many pretty, and very wearable, looks it was hard to pick a favorite but I have to say that the army green shift top and shorts ensemble was among my favorites.

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Runway Report: Monse Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

Former designers at Oscar de la Renta Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia launched their label Monse during New York Fashion Week in an intimate presentation. The men's button down shirt was the starting point for this collection and the sleeves and buttons graced many of the looks. I like how they took something that is so associated with masculinity and made it so feminine. The relaxed glamour of this collection makes it perfect for stars like Julianne Moore, Jessica Chastain, and Lady Gaga. I know that is an odd mix of names but I honestly can see each woman wearing at least one look from this collection. My favorite look from the collection was a cobalt blue strapless jumpsuit that had such wide legs that it mimicked a ball gown. This look is not for the faint of hart, it will definitely take a woman with lots of personality and presence to make that look work. I can picture it on Julianne Moore or Solange Knowles. I am looking forward to seeing what Kim & Garcia will continue to bring to the runways. Monse is definitely a brand to watch. 

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Runway Report: Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

Peter Copping started to peak through with the Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2016 RTW collection. We saw Peters love of modernity and ruffles peak through in a collection that was inspired by Spanish flair and history. The start of the collection was the color of the red carnation, a favorite flower of the founder. From there Copping started to research and found that red carnations were what was thrown into the arena to a matador after the end of a bull fight. Referencing the colors and the romanticism of Spanish matadors was a perfect springboard for this sophomore collection. There is a look for every woman within the Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2016 RTW collection. Be she an older sophisticated woman, a pop star, or a glamorous actress I think that there will be many red carpet moments that come from this collection, maybe we will get our first taste at tonight's Emmy Awards. With so many stunning creations it was hard for me to pick just one look as my favorite so I went with what I see as one of the gowns with the most glorious red carpet potential. The black and dusty rose patchwork lace strapless gown is one that I hope to see on Jessica Chastain at some point. This is the perfect mesh of sensuality and elegance and I know that this will make for a major red carpet moment no matter who gets their hands on it.

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Runway Report: Sophie Theallet Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

Africa. That was the starting place for Sophie Theallet Spring/Summer 2016 RTW. The models walked down the outdoor runway to the beat of a group of Senegalese drummers. We saw the African influences in materials and prints, the use of raffia in the collection was so elegantly done. This collection was a departure from her norm as we are used to seeing the designer refereencing lots of drapery and city women but here she took the tribal woman and gave her to the city girl. I was drawn to many of the different shilouettes in this collection and I think stylists will be to. I hope that Micaela Erlanger, the stylist for Lupita Nyong'o, grabs up at least one of the looks from this collection for the starlet. I must really be feeling halter necks for spring because my favorite look from this collection, that I would actualy love to see on Mrs Lupita, was the black and white halter neck draped gown. There is something about this gown that reads so tribal while being incredibly chic and uptown at the same time. 

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Runway Report: Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2016 RTW

Are you in search of pretty florals for spring? (I can hear Miranda Priestly in my head saying "florals for spring? Groundbreaking.") Well then you need look no further than the Lela Rose Spring/Summer 2016 RTW. Lela has a woman. A chic sophisticated woman who is hyper feminine and love to embrace her femininity in her clothing. Her collection reflects that woman. Lela never produces a groundbreaking collection, just ones that women actually want to wear. We see her formula time and again and for some reason it is one that we never tire of. The 5th Avenue socialites and the ladies who lunch will be all over Lela Rose's Spring/Summer 2016 RTW collection for many of their summer events. My favorite look? The yellow short sleeve crop top paired with the flowing pleated ball skirt. This is a perfect look for that midsummer nights ball.

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