NYFW SEPTEMBER ’15: DAY (3) SS15

This season, FAULT Magazine is out en-force at New York Fashion Week (September ’14) to line up the new season Collections for review. Stay updated with the FAULT team via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and FAULT Online to see the latest and up to date Fashion Trends for Spring ’15, live, as they happen

Lacoste

Increasingly, the line between masculine and feminine forms has blurred overtime. With a coed runway, Lacoste proved certain areas of tailoring and design fits seamlessly for all genders. Making it so that even if the models within their Spring/Summer ‘15 show were to do a switcheroo, they wouldn’t miss a beat. Sticking to the Lacoste ethos, numbered jersey tanks, sweaters and dresses were seen throughout the brand’s newest collection. Proportionally fitting for both male and female models, which in turn strategically markets Lacoste as a brand for any and everyone.

-Shammara Lawrence

Lie Sang Bong

At New York Fashion Week 2014, South Korean designer Lie Sang Bong based his show around the theme of “Dream Road.” Butterflies, ethereal visions, floral patterns and vibrant colors were the star of the show and his meticulous craftsmanship was evident. Notable celebrities like Beyonce, Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan and Lady Gaga have all worn this innovative artist’s wardrobes and his ingenuity was prominently on display at hisSaturday showing.

Long flowing pearl white gowns were elegantly accompanied by scenes of butterflies and clouds transcending the audience to secret garden of serenity and bliss. “With this collection, I want to share the positivity that is brought on by the beginning of spring and the promise of a new day,” says Sang Bong about his show. Undoubtedly Lie conveyed his theme of Dream Road and is a groundbreaking designer that made a lasting impact on the attending spectators at New York Fashion Week 2014.

-Clark Mccaskill

Rebecca Taylor

The Rebecca Taylor Spring 2015 woman is a well-traveled romantic who is also a bit of a flirt. Although inspired by the bold patterns and textures of India, the spring collection used muted pastel colors and flowing, feminine silhouettes. This season the designer played with contrasts: breezy skirts were paired with tailored, streamlined tops, and unexpected colors like chartreuse and tiger lily orange popped against soft blues and lilacs. Fabrics were girly and playful—separates featured paisleys, lace, flouncy ruffles and even a pink and yellow Bengal tiger print. Embroidered flowers decorated short dresses and tops, giving the looks some dimension and a flirty, youthful feel. The models sported clean, fresh-faced makeup on their faces and walked down the runway to peppy 80’s tunes with strappy platform sandals on their feet. A few models even cracked a smile as they turned the corners at Center 548’s labyrinth runway. The overall look of the show was romantic, bohemian, and ethereal—with just a hint of the exotic.

– Meridith McGraw 

Ostwald Helgason

-Sophie Gray 

Mara Hoffman

Shying away from a collection entirely consisting of bold prints and neon color schemes, Mara Hoffman’s RTW Spring collection showcased these usual looks with a combination of more muted colors and softer prints. Silhouettes remained fresh and light including flowing maxis, cut-out dresses, matching separates and bold swimwear that will surely remain a hit for the cool girls looking to stand out on the beach next Spring.

The first look on the runway was an effortlessly chic all-white button down paired with matching wide-leg culottes and ball cap. Southwestern vibes set the mood for the show with cacti front and center of the runway as models strutted in Navajo inspired dresses and separates and cream-colored cowboy hats.

While Hoffman did opt for tamer prints like a checkered bib maxi, we couldn’t help but admire her love for nature and art. The standout print of the show thatHoffman herself donned while taking the final bow on the runway were jumpsuits and culottes adorned with harvest leaves, sticking true to her eclectic style that we have grown to love with every collection.

-Uyen Truong

Koonhor

Koonhor was our first stop on the 8th floor of Milk Studios for MADE fashion week yesterday and almost immediately we were blown away by the accessories. Designers Koon Lim and Catrine Thé’s craftsmanship and attention to detail was immediately apparent in the hats with transparent dropped visors and bucket bags with a halo of tassles dangling beneath. 

If the cast of Mad Men went on a tropical beach vacation it would look something like Isa Arfen‘s SS15 collection. Designer Serafina Sama was inspired by Hockney’s seminal paintings of Palm Springs and the saturated color palette of the Beverly Hills Housewife to create easy elegance in vibrantly colored pieces.

Here Arfen pulls heavily from 1960s silhouettes – structured capes, flattering A-line skirts, and forms dresses. Her material choice of linen canvas makes this something we would wear day or night, but on the beach of course.

Zoe Jordan

British designer Zoe Jordan isn’t afraid to experiment with layers. In this mostly monochromatic SS15 collection, Jordan‘s pieces are minimalistic but with a slight twist. We absolutely loved the structured suit jacket + shorts and dress with boldly repetitive “ZOE JORDAN” print that reminds us of Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress.

Chilled blues and nudes soften the palette, bringing in a subtle feminine touch to an otherwise tomboyish collection. These pieces are for the travelled woman who is involved and interested in expressing herself culturally, socially, and professionally.

Jonathan Simkhai 

There is something to be said about designers who have opted to show at Milk Studios instead of conventional spaces such as Lincoln Center. Mirroring the downtown vibe of the aforementioned  venue, Jonathan Simkhai’s Spring/Summer ‘15 collection was a streamlined success. The chosen key looks were strong statements in and of themselves, if there were to be an additional outfit  in the presentation, it would have seemed like an afterthought. An asymmetrical alphabet print dress which showed alongside a knee length jacket and high waisted shorts in the same pattern, undoubtedly stole the show. Circular clear optics also made way at Jonathan Simkhai, this time
paired with envelope clutches in black, white and mixtures of blue – practicality for the spring and summer at its core.

 -Shammara Lawrence

Saunder

Standing on top of square blocks lined by faux white flowers, models at Saunder’s Spring/Summer ‘15 presentation looked like a powerhouse fashion clan. Maximalism at its finest, beaming colored garbs were aplenty. Besides the brand’s ready to wear selection this season, was Saunder accessories within the show – another one of the brand’s strong suit. Gold snake shaped earcuffs and silver chain pendants amassed onto the ears and chests of the women in the show. Causing accessory aficionados prepping their wallets for the Spring/Summer ‘15 season before the current calendar year has even ended.

 -Shammara Lawrence

Buy FAULT Magazine’s Latest Issue Here 

Subscribe to FAULT Here