Zuhair Murad Fall 2014 Couture

Is there anyone else out there who gets those excitement butterflies, kid-on-Christmas morning feeling when another Fashion Week has arrived?  I get so anxious waiting to see the new lines of clothes and accessories being presented down the runway.

But the Holy Grail of all Fashion Weeks has started and WOW has it left all of us fashionistas weak in the knees.  Couture week is not just about fashion.  This is about a dream world – living the celebrity life and deciding which of these gorgeously crafted gowns will be the winner to wear on the red carpet.  So excuse me for the rest of this pst as I enter my fashion fantasy world and re-live the fairytale that was Zuhair Murad’s Fall 2014 Couture show.

The intricate beading.  The bold colors.  The slim gowns, but ALSO the fuller silhouettes.  EVERYTHING about this collection was astonishingly beautiful and effortlessly sexy.  And I’m super confident that at least ONE of these gowns will be appearing on the red carpet very soon!

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Fall 2014’s Hottest Colors

While I take a break from blogging about individual shows from New York’s Fashion Week, I still want to focus on the details of it!  A week before all of the shows started, Pantone announced their choices for the most popular colors for the Fall 2014 season.  So, did designers oblige by these hues or did they do as designers often do, and go in their own direction?  Let’s see if these colors trended throughout the shows of NYFW Fall 2014.

Radiant Orchid (also the 2014 color of the year!)

Seen at : Anna Sui, Diane von Furstenberg, Lela Rose, Rodarte

  

 

Royal Blue/Bright Cobalt seen at: Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, J. Mendel, Reed Krakoff

 

 

Aurora Red seen at – Narciso Rodriguez, Prabal Gurung, Tory Burch, Anna Sui, Carolina Herrera

 

 

Sangria seen at – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg

 

 

Mauve Mist seen at – Naeem Khan, Rebecca Taylor, 3.1 Phillip Lim, BCBG Max Azria, Nanette Lepore

 

 

Cognac seen at – Calvin Klein, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs, Peter Som

 

 

Cypress seen at – Tory Burch, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez

 

 

Though Misted Yellow was an apparent no-show in the Fall shows (even with all of the pastel), maybe it will have better luck come Spring Fashion week!

Suno Fall 2014

Suno is mostly known for it’s bright prints splashed onto their clothing.  However, their Fall 2014 collection proved to be a bit different than the norm.  While prints were still present, they were much more demure than the usual loud and bright patterns we’re used to seeing.  This collection actually consisted of a lot of black, white and gray with some tribal prints, polka dots and structured lines running across skirts, dresses and coats.

 

 

Suno-ites  also added some shine with metallic details.  Oversized, lace-up hooded ponchos were a staple in this collection as well as midi skirts and dresses with booties.  This was truly business casual done right with suit sets and the oxford-underneath-shorter-tops trend.  While not the norm, Suno definitely produced a solid collection!

 

 

Rag & Bone Fall 2014

Warm coats, Cosby sweaters, a little sheer and slouchy boots.  Each of these elements has nothing in common but when you think about it, they actually do work together.  Rag & Bone figured that out before everyone else and introduced it in their Fall 2014 show.   The collection definitely gave off a rugged, masculine vibe in dark colors that are perfect for dreary fall and winter months.

 

 

Add in the Fall 2014 trending fur, throw in prints and don’t forget the polished separates!  While Rag & Bone is one of the less flashy shows this season, completely devoid of metallic or sparkle (a popular trend popping up in many other collections), it still captures the perfect simple and minimalist style that devout Rag & Bone fans know and love.

 

 

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2014

Rebecca Minkoff mixed soft and feminine with a bit of edge this season.  Think blush pink mixed with a little leather, even a bit of metallic and throw on a beanie and some great booties to face the cold winter weather.  Minkoff’s models strutted down the runway in oversize menswear-inspired clothing and dark vampy lips (so happy that trend is not going anywhere!).

 

 

This collection was not lacking the very popular fur trend this season.  Minkoff wrapped fur scarves around models necks while the rest of the outfits were quite simple – light and airy but with clean pinstripes.  The whole collection encompassed the true New York fashion girl and I can’t wait to get my hands on this collection – especially that cream, leather trimmed skirt.

 

 

Jason Wu Fall 2014

For a collection full of midnight-hues mixed with full-on silk, look no further than Jason Wu’s Fall 2014 collection.   In addition to gorgeous satiny gowns, Wu also served up some great separates and oversized coats.  Slip on any of these looks from the runway and you’ll turn into one fierce woman!

 

 

The thing I love most about this collection is that Wu managed to display very sexy looks while his models were covered almost head-to-toe in draped fabric.  Not many designers can pull that feat off! I’m banking on seeing pieces from this collection popping up all over the place (ahem, OSCARS!).

 

 

Kate Spade Fall 2014

I am a self-proclaimed girly-girl.  I love everything pink, sparkly and ultra-feminine.  The Kate Spade fall 2014 collection is basically my dream come true in clothing form.  Deborah Lloyd’s creations included sparkle embellishments (and those glittery heels!! omg!!), leopard coats and feathers galore.  I truly cannot pick a favorite look from this collection.

 

 

This collection was not lacking any warmth either!  Designers all seemed to jump on the fur and fuzzy bandwagon and this collection from Kate Spade is no different with furry bags, hats and scarves.   Stay warm and cozy and look like a totally chic modern-day Audrey Hepburn?  Don’t mind if I do!

 

 

Peter Som Fall 2014

Just wondering, will there be ANY disappointing shows this Fashion Week?  Because so far, everything has been beautiful and I want everything from the fall collections in my closet!  Peter Som is no different.  With his use of leopard, leather and possible inspiration from Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” Som sent gorgeous day and night, casual and dressy looks down the runway in a perfectly flowing show (and some perfectly flowing feathers).

 

 

The rich blue and orange hues mixed with patterns meshed just right with simple high and low boots.  The skirts flared in flirty ways, the gowns swayed with fluid ease and the coats were tailored to perfection.  However, it was the bits of animal print that tugged at my heart strings.  I am a leopard lover and I need each and every piece that featured the print!