In a season where editor’s found little to rave about there were a few new shapes, new colors and a couple of consistent themes that transferred from week to week in the key cities of New York, London, Milan and Paris. 2) Jumpsuits: Stella McCartney brought sexy back to the runway with the most relaxed yet least frumpy of the jumpsuit craze (Other Standouts: Sonia Rykiel & YSL)
3) Bows Bows Bows: Large or small on straps or in the print they took over London especially, but it was Giambattista Valli’s beautiful rendition that had the entire tent drooling (Other Stand-outs: Nathan Jenden & Derercuny)
4) Americana: Pre-economy the designers had this theme in their head. Mark Jacobs’ version will have editors, bloggers and fans talking all season (Other Stand-outs: Bottega Veneta, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, D-Squared, Isabel Marant)
5) Muted Greys: At least one piece in every collection, but Nina Ricci did it best because Theyskens paired it with yellows exaggerated lengths, cinched waists and exaggerated shoulders… show off! (Other Stand-outs: Rag and Bone, Antonio Marras, Doo Ri, Veronique Braquino)
6) Metallic Shine: From sophisticated glimmer to all out rock and roll catching the light caught our eye. Balmain made sequins young and hot again as did Ashish (Other Stand-outs: Kenzo, Balenciaga and 3.1 Philip Lim)
7) Photographic Screen Prints: Textile lovers will see intriguing literal versions of prints but distorted and re-preportioned. Martin Margiela’s sense of humor did it best (Other Stand-outs: Monique Lhuillier & Verohique Branquinho)
8) Futuristic Sexy Power Babe: This time it might be hats off to Karl Lagerfeld for the evolution of the dominatrix. (Other Stand-outs: Givenchy & Haider Ackermann)
9) Fringe: For a modern approach instead of costume references applause must be given to Ann Demeulemeester. (Other Stand-outs: Alexander McQueen, & Jil Sander)
10) Waist Detail: The single most evident shape shifter, it wasn’t just belts, but more protective obi-esque finishes at Louis Vuitton. (Other Stand-outs: Requiem, Moncler, Miu Miu, and Fendi)
Compiled by Lynn Furge and Markus Ketty
(Images: Left Column: Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Nina Ricci, Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Right Column: Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld, Louis Vuitton)
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