LYRA MAG.

Retail deliveries don't always coincide with fashion weeks -or the weather---which partially explains why we saw plenty of sunglasses and hats at the Fall shows last February-but a surprising lack of these accessory eye protector-head covering musts-during the most recent Spring shows. And so many designers license out their names for these high margin items too. Hmm. Other observations-of course, well crafted accessories are year round wearable...and some are available year round too. AND-less hype on one kind of wearable= the wearable techy 'stuff'-vs last season's shows...maybe the Apple watches-FitBits already garnered so much attention...the focus on the wrists seemed to us-to be on luxury watches that take oh- 1450+hours via hand wrought-highly skilled craftspeople-- to make--- vs 2 days for a smart watch via highly automated machine. OR think of it this way-a collectible piece vs replaceable one that needs an upgrade about a week after purchase. Some Hi...

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. winners at this show= suede fringed gladiator sandals  very along in pregnancy-the designer Stacy Bendet STILL rocks her look-bonus points-suede platform boots. Highlights: Group One-front look embroidered linen bomber jacket, black+white try sequin stripe crop top, tan str...

Hudson Studios/NYC Sometimes fashion doesn't have to be an intellectual statement. Modern beautiful clothes that flatter---may not have the critics clucking ---but designers-particularly women designers...just seem to 'get' their clientele. Case in point: Morgane Le Faye is a seasoned NYC-SOHO based fashion house with romance, elegance and a dose of mystery embedded in all the collections we remember ever seeing. (And yup-we have a few purchased separates too-they all withstand style's dismissible trends and are the feel good pieces we love to wear). As we ' explained'  to another attendee at the recent Spring 2016 show---think= "Game of Thrones" sensuality and the power of its female leads--- attired in Morgane Le Faye ...if they went through a time machine. The show-focused editorial collection of solid colors- titled "Everything Blooming"-featuring sheer chiffons, organza, silks and cotton-  skirts, blouses and our favs-the dres...