CLARKSON STUDIOS, NYC
Stacy Bendet is the cool gals designer ---her ensembles for Spring '16- that included flirty dressy dresses, richly embroidered separates, skirts of all lengths-and flirty blouses---with many a nods back to the 60's 70's-including amazing accessories- suede totes, slouchy hobos, knee high boots and fab suede gladiator flat sandals---are all very wearable, flattering and well-
cool.
The 5 vignettes-had different style themes-ranging from desert sand toned urban inspired pieces...to embroidered details straight
outta Tulum, Mexico.
Accessibly luxurious-and imo-year round wearable...swap out the footwear -add hosiery---- a warm sweater or outerwear coat.
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winners at this show= suede fringed gladiator sandals |
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very along in pregnancy-the designer Stacy Bendet STILL rocks her look-bonus points-suede platform boots. |
Highlights:
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Group One-front look embroidered linen bomber jacket, black+white try sequin stripe crop top, tan stretch suede mid length pencil skirt reminded us of Faye Dunaway, poppy rafia lia wedge sandals |
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floral embellished bell bottoms ...chambray koi short sleeve boxy button down blouse w/ natural winona slouch boot-a very retro look that's very fun |
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low rise embroidered bell jean, peter pan button down blouse w/ tie+kidman embellished jacket (left) |
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gorgeous embroidered Marilyn leather jacket-w/black suede white stitch Jessica hobo, zebra stripe heels, white linen relaxed roll cuff cargo short |
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Group 2 -left-silhouette is retro done done well in pretty floral box pleat gown |
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off the shoulder embroidered net wide top+maxi skirt |
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like-denim patchwork mid length skirt-poppy suede jessie hobo-w/ indigo off the shoulder layered pleat sleeve blouse |
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Group 3 |
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Goddess gowns...and our idea of black tie---ornate white wide leg back zip pants with silk french cuff button down blouse... |
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back zip pants... |
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gold kahlo embellished v neck gown w/ slit paired with gold white gala heel=nice |
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Group 4 had black and white in many inventive ways-blooming magnolia floral dresses to graphic stripe denim blazer and wide leg jean paired with a delicate sleeveless high neck lace blouse -very 60's Emma Peel. |