NYC
Another Persian carpet catwalk…and another fab fabric laden collection-this time by new to us label
HARARE NY by Aussie designer Caroline Fuss. She delivered a terrific collection of expressionist painters' (Frankenthaler, Diebenkorn, ad Rothko) inspired-wonderfully paired separates---with stylish sophistication- and spot-on tailoring skills on display …
Even with a really late start---our glimpse backstage had us telling our fellow attendees…"wait, wait - it's worth it."
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| cowl neck sweaters-theme we saw a lot-a very appropriate one, given the weather ---too. |
Winter staples like cozy knits, buttery soft leathers, mixed with hand woven and embroidered textiles from Guatemala -pictured above--and as belts…and "…canvases of Peruvian alpaca…"
"Finding inspiration in the vivid palette and abstract works of expressionist artists…"
With women wearing the same clothes year round-layering with sweaters, blazers---with skin bearing backs not seeming out of place on many of the dresses.
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| this pleated skirt is INCREDIBLE-can't tell from the picture but the inside of the pleats are of a sheer material…stunning---air brushing technique of pigment dispersion-reference to Frankenthaler's approach of diluting paint. |
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| back cut-outs |
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| wool plaid flattering cocoon shape--- |
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| rich mix of patterns and solid colors -totally worked---- |
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| Rothko inspired graduations of a color... |
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| leather strips and sheer pleats ----nice |
Hair-wise-it looked to us like here was dry shampoo involved in the coifs by Oribe…with low ponytails or piece textured tresses with shot of white powder at the-teased crowns…
We really like the makeup---a bit stronger eyes (smoky-dark plum lined- with a bit of shine on the lids)- than what we typically think of a natural Bobbi Brown look-with nude, barely there lips and clean matte skin…with bit of sculpting blush.
Other credits:
Stylist Toyo Tsuchiya, Tights-American Apparel, Jewelry-Wonderluster, ABC Carpets
#HARAREFW14
