While the shows are still going strong on the European runways, we've had time to reflect on everything we saw during New York Fashion Week. Drifting back through all of the midriffs, prints, black and white styles and Bermuda shorts, six collections stood out among the rest for the influence they are sure to have on the industry.
Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Altuzarra, and Calvin Klein. Most of these names you probably know, some you may only know for a single handbag or shoe. But what makes these designers so fantastic is their ability to tell a story on the runway. From the overall styling to small details of hair and make-up, these shows were memorable in many ways. Black and white was a trend from day 1, but nothing made that as clear as Marc and Calvin's shows. Wang brought back his signature cool-girl sportswear and delivered yet another round of must-wear dresses and heels. Proenza killed it. Altuzarra shone brighter than ever before. Rodarte brought us into the medieval ages.
Explore each collection below and don't forget to check out Ten Designers to Watch as well - who will all have very influential collections of their own soon enough. Which collections from New York are you still dreaming about?
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Altuzarra
He may have won the CFDA's Swarovski Award for womenswear, but Joseph Altuzarra isn't resting on his laurels quite yet. A broad multi-cultural experience and from training with vanguard NY designers in a French couture house, Joseph Altuzarra has forged his own distinctive voice. From a brilliant series of tailored jackets and capes designed around the way editors' drape the garments over their shoulders and wrapping things up to the asymmetrical tassels and elaborate sequined work, every piece of the designer's collection couldn't have felt more on-point. We loved every moment.
Fashion Trivia: Before launching his own collection, Altuzarra worked as first assistant to Riccardo Tisci.
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Altuzarra
He may have won the CFDA's Swarovski Award for womenswear, but Joseph Altuzarra isn't resting on his laurels quite yet. A broad multi-cultural experience and from training with vanguard NY designers in a French couture house, Joseph Altuzarra has forged his own distinctive voice. From a brilliant series of tailored jackets and capes designed around the way editors' drape the garments over their shoulders and wrapping things up to the asymmetrical tassels and elaborate sequined work, every piece of the designer's collection couldn't have felt more on-point. We loved every moment.
Fashion Trivia: Before launching his own collection, Altuzarra worked as first assistant to Riccardo Tisci.
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Alexander Wang
Ever since bursting onto the scene in 2007, Alexander Wang has been churning out collection after collection of must-own wearable, cool-girl sportswear. For Spring 2013, the designer has yet again mastered the balance of sporty with sexy, featuring strategically stripped dresses, shoes every blogger is bound to buy, and seperate pieces already selling like hotcakes on Moda Operandi. And while everything was wonderfully Wang, the black-light moment was what made this a show worth remembering.
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Alexander Wang
Ever since bursting onto the scene in 2007, Alexander Wang has been churning out collection after collection of must-own wearable, cool-girl sportswear. For Spring 2013, the designer has yet again mastered the balance of sporty with sexy, featuring strategically stripped dresses, shoes every blogger is bound to buy, and seperate pieces already selling like hotcakes on Moda Operandi. And while everything was wonderfully Wang, the black-light moment was what made this a show worth remembering.
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Proenza Schouler
This season, designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez claimed Tumblr as a point of inspiration, citing its random associations and the delight-producing effects of happenstance. And as much as we love all things Tumblr, we loved the Proenza Schouler collection even more. And how could we not with photoprint silhouettes covered in a smattering of flat colored dot studs and grommets? Jean vests created of python patchwork? Overall, it was very Proenza. Very StyledOn.
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Proenza Schouler
This season, designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez claimed Tumblr as a point of inspiration, citing its random associations and the delight-producing effects of happenstance. And as much as we love all things Tumblr, we loved the Proenza Schouler collection even more. And how could we not with photoprint silhouettes covered in a smattering of flat colored dot studs and grommets? Jean vests created of python patchwork? Overall, it was very Proenza. Very StyledOn.
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Calvin Klein
So simple, so clean, so chic. Calvin Klein always proves refreshing in a sea of prints on prints or prints, where street style and arm parties have ruled for almost too long. Standout pieces of the collection were those with contrasting lining and the slightly raw treatment of them.
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Calvin Klein
So simple, so clean, so chic. Calvin Klein always proves refreshing in a sea of prints on prints or prints, where street style and arm parties have ruled for almost too long. Standout pieces of the collection were those with contrasting lining and the slightly raw treatment of them.
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Rodarte
Rodarte shows are always highly anticipated, and this season was yet another stellar one for the Mulleavy sisters. Kate and Laura were inspired by medieval and fantasy role-playing games, so it's no wonder all we can think about when looking at the collection is Game of Thrones. Amazing fringe, cool dragon ear clips, warrior-like breastplates - and yet everything was still remarkably feminine and modern.
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Rodarte
Rodarte shows are always highly anticipated, and this season was yet another stellar one for the Mulleavy sisters. Kate and Laura were inspired by medieval and fantasy role-playing games, so it's no wonder all we can think about when looking at the collection is Game of Thrones. Amazing fringe, cool dragon ear clips, warrior-like breastplates - and yet everything was still remarkably feminine and modern.
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Marc Jacobs
Say what you will about Marc Jacobs, but the man has plenty of talent and vision to spare. Stripping away all of the silliness of collections past (remember those massive fur hats?), he went as simple as possible with a mostly stark palette and 60s mod sensibility. The result? A chic, stripe happy collection that boasted plenty of midrift action, while still appearing modest. We're not sure the no-pants look is one that should necessarily catch on IRL, but we'll put our money on those bags and all the striped separates and dresses.
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Marc Jacobs
Say what you will about Marc Jacobs, but the man has plenty of talent and vision to spare. Stripping away all of the silliness of collections past (remember those massive fur hats?), he went as simple as possible with a mostly stark palette and 60s mod sensibility. The result? A chic, stripe happy collection that boasted plenty of midrift action, while still appearing modest. We're not sure the no-pants look is one that should necessarily catch on IRL, but we'll put our money on those bags and all the striped separates and dresses.