Fashion Weeks Gone "Bye" Part Deux

BCBG MAX AZRIA- Soft, breezy outfits stormed the runway, with subtle touches such as the leather belts and handbags to keep the outfits playful and wearable, so they won't be doomed to closet limbo if you buy one of the beautiful pieces. One must note, however, that safari colors were abundant, but the outfits did not veer dangerously close to camp attire. That shows what geniuses the partners behind BCBG are.

BETSEY JOHNSON- One of my favorite designers, Betsey did not disappoint. The themes for the clothes ran rampant, ranging from dark moody colors, to offbeat prints, to bright cheery yellow, to patriotic red white and blue. And as always, the clothes were sophisticated but with a touch of youth, which gives Betsey Johnson clothes it's flair.

BADGLEY MISCHKA- All of the models looked like high glamour, with the gorgeous, gorgeous clothes they modeled at Badgley Mischka. I loved the outfits that had the high waisted, knee length shirts, a belt, and a top. I also loved the leather jacket, if that is leather, in the second to last photo. The hair and makeup was beautiful, and all the clothes were truly wearable, and must I stress it, everything was absolutely GORGEOUS. This perhaps was my favorite collection I have seen from Badgley Mischka.

CHRISTIAN LACROIX- I admire this designer, but the collection I was viewing didn't really stand out to me, but the pieces that did were beautifully made with fine attention to detail, as with all of the pieces. Some of the silhouettes were unusual, but striking. I loved the pairing of blue tights with the lace gown below, since it made it wearable.

ERIN FETHERSTON- The collection was good, but not great. The black clothes veered dangerously close to the "schoolgirl" look, and the patterned dresses looked like it was haphazardly made, but once the white clothes came ou, the collection sparkled to life. However, maybe it would be wise for Erin to stick to the other seasons besides the Fall and Winter collections. BUT, I loved, loved, LOVED the outfit Karlie Kloss modelled in the show, so there may be hope for Erin yet.

To be continued....