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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Best in Show

Yesterday marked the last day of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, which was a week full of inspirational collections that appeal to the traveler, the romantic and the playful giddyness in all of us. One show in particular that I felt stood out above the rest and told a story that every woman wants to be apart of was the Diane von Furstenberg show.

The show presented pieces that were inspired from the woman who travels alone, looking for adventure and the excitement of knowing that anything can happen. Travelling from Berlin to Shanghai and back to New York, each look that came down the runway was representative of new trends to come.

Coming from a season that was so focused on the dress, the DVF show is now giving women the opportunity and encouragement to accessorize again. Each look placed emphasis on the ease and excitement of layering. She presented a strong focus on pairing full skirts and her classic patterned dresses with longer sweaters and jackets. The key item that brilliantly brought together each outfit is the return of the skinny belt. While this accessory may frighten some that are cautious about bringing attention to their waistline, it is a fun piece that is the solution to any complications of layering and truly allows for a romantic and polished head to toe look.

Overall, the show presented looks comprised of trends from the 40’s, abstract prints, an emphasis on beautiful layering, and the feeling that each woman walking down the runway was well traveled expressing cultural influences from all over the world. Diane von Furstenberg is a designer who I love, in the fact that she brings runway looks to the customer and makes them accessible and wearable for an everyday, effortless look. In my opinion, her show stood out above the rest in the sense that instead of taking a complete departure from last season’s dress obsession, she is adding to it and making it better in a variety of ways. She is giving her customers more option and opportunity to accessorize with belts, hats and gloves, to give your key wardrobe pieces a taste of your individual sense of style.

The show was so great, I couldn’t resist posting a recap of the show. Sorry if its a little long, but its well worth the 7 minutes. "