Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2016 collection * The Morning after* designed by Francisco Costa – New York Fashion Week

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Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear * The Morning After* collection designed by Francisco Costa was shown in NYFW, September 17,2015.

Francisco Costa titled his spring/sumer Calvin Klein collection The Morning after to conjure the intimate daze of undone sensuality captured in moments of deconstructed purity and grunge Glamour.

This deflated chest look has already popped up on other catwalks, most notably Celine, but Costa unapologetically made it his own. And they weren’t the only interesting thing this collection had to offer.

Fluid slips, camisoles, wide trousers and trenches came in shades of stark white and porcelain with deliberately large yet gentle proportions. To decorate, Costa slashed, traced seams in rough-hewn stitching, and left garments trailing with loose straps and elongated sleeves for a bit of asylum chic.

A series of flower print pieces had a more commercial appeal and trousers with slits open at the back hem looked cool as they flapped along the models’ legs while they walked the catwalk in white silk platform Sneakers. The floral prints are making a contrast to the purist black and white .

Layering some of the looks with delicate chains worn like dainty harnesses added an exotic street Glamour.

Now, with over a decade at the helm of the brand’s womenswear, it is impressive to see the designer continuing to take risks and be bold. This season, those gambles paid off.

Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2016 collection – New York Fashion Week

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Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection was shown in NYFW, September 17 ,2015.

Ralph Lauren suggests bold graphic maxidresses, here they curved in lines of red and blue; wide palazzo pants and fine-knit bodysuits complete with cutouts. Of course, you’ll need a ballgown – in stripes – and plenty of preppy shirting, for which the designer is so well-known.

And while that takes care of your wardrobe, you’ll need to think about adding an extra bit of hand luggage for the accessories – here they really stood out: ladylike little box bags or raffia numbers with “Ralph” stitched on. Top that off with a pair of huge Eighties visor sunglasses and you have the Ralph Lauren mini-break done.

Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2016 collection – New York Fashion Week

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Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection designed by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough was shown in New York Fashion Week, September 16,2015.

Hernandez and Jack McCollough found the inspiration in Spain created a latin- influenced spring-summer collection complete with ribbons, ruffles, and a fair share of feathers.

Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2016 collection – New York Fashion Week

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Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection was shown in NYFW, September 16,2015

There is an undeniable attraction to the Michael Kors woman and her lifestyle. So relaxed and elegant and serene , with her beautifully messy hair and romantic layers of silk georgette blouses nonchalantly belted into floral embroidered skirts and strappy sandals. A poppy floral theme dominated, in print and as embellishment on frill-tiered prairie dresses in red, blue and white. The cleaner looks, the black suits teamed with a silk blouse and brooches on their lapels that matched the pins in the models’ hair or a straw-hued perforated suede trench coat, showed off the luxurious ease that Kors knows and does so well. The silk georgette and Chantilly lace finale dresses were lovely and then everyone rushed to the exit.

Models, including Kendall Jenner and Sasha Pivovarova, show off a natural beauty look–undone tresses paired with sun-kissed make-up.

Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2016 collection designed by Peter Copping – New York Fashion Week

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Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection designed by Peter Copping was shown September 15,2015 in New York Fashion Week.

Maison Oscar de la Renta unveiled its second collection since the death of its founder with another beautiful display of hispanish-inspired elegance by british creative director Peter Copping.

It was a masterclass in timeless, classical elegance with suits, breathtaking ball gowns, cocktail dresses, skirts and blouses crafted into a long, slender silhouette suitable for women young and old alike. The designer paid homage to the house’s late founder with a runway show which explored hispanic style.

Copping made plentiful use of ruffles and lace. There were bold floral prints. Colors were crimson, black, white, green and splashes of orange and powerful red. Copping kept with De La Renta’s tradition of embroidery and luxe textiles while adding lingerie details for a more sensual touch. Tying into the Latin influence, the espadrille shoe made an appearance on the runway, updated with crystal and lace work.