NYFW diary: Canadians in New York, plus floral and paint dripped–induced bliss at Prabal Gurung
Oh Canada! Today was a day of amazing Canadian talent on the New York scene with Kimberley Newport-Mimran showing a Brigitte Bardot on the Riviera–inspired collection filled with a mix of jumbo and petite polka-dot pieces, drop-waist, ruffled tank dresses, and bright hits of tangerine. The room stayed at capacity for most of the presentation, forcing nightclub bouncer-like behavior from the security, counting guests in as the same numbers left the space. And across town, Kaelen Farncombe from Oakville, Ontario, showed a relaxed collection of pale blue, blush, and nude crinkled cottons, crepe de Chine, and macramé knits that all looked too cozy to leave the house but too fabulous not to. Ink blot prints, designed in collaboration with another Canadian, Sarah Dobson, on maxi dresses and short suits were a standout.
Back to south of the border showings: Lacoste started off the day with new designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista‘s first collection for the sporty label and I think it’s safe to say they’ve found a winner. Colour-blocked knits, skinny knit shorts, slim tank tunics, silk anorak dresses in pops of bright colour, and vintage Lacoste-inspired suede bucket bags were all standouts. And then came Prabal Gurung: be still my heart. Held in the breathtaking IAC building, each look somehow trumped the next: delicate tulle cutouts, paint-dripped lamé pants, whimsical Alice in Wonderland-esque floral prints and ostrich feathers, all finished in near-couture quality. So far, it was the standout show of the week. Next up a night of cool kids Alexander Wang and Joseph Altuzarra! Stay tuned…
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Oh Canada! Today was a day of amazing Canadian talent on the New York scene with Kimberley Newport-Mimran showing a Brigitte Bardot on the Riviera–inspired collection filled with a mix of jumbo and petite polka-dot pieces, drop-waist, ruffled tank dresses, and bright hits of tangerine. The room stayed at capacity for most of the presentation, forcing nightclub bouncer-like behavior from the security, counting guests in as the same numbers left the space. And across town, Kaelen Farncombe from Oakville, Ontario, showed a relaxed collection of pale blue, blush, and nude crinkled cottons, crepe de Chine, and macramé knits that all looked too cozy to leave the house but too fabulous not to. Ink blot prints, designed in collaboration with another Canadian, Sarah Dobson, on maxi dresses and short suits were a standout.
Back to south of the border showings: Lacoste started off the day with new designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista's first collection for the sporty label and I think it's safe to say they've found a winner. Colour-blocked knits, skinny knit shorts, slim tank tunics, silk anorak dresses in pops of bright colour, and vintage Lacoste-inspired suede bucket bags were all standouts. And then came Prabal Gurung: be still my heart. Held in the breathtaking IAC building, each look somehow trumped the next: delicate tulle cutouts, paint-dripped lamé pants, whimsical Alice in Wonderland-esque floral prints and ostrich feathers, all finished in near-couture quality. So far, it was the standout show of the week. Next up a night of cool kids Alexander Wang and Joseph Altuzarra! Stay tuned...){kind=link}