Arriving at my first fashion show during fashion week was surreal.
I know every girl who dreams of fashion week says, “it’s surreal” or “I’m so lucky to be here.” BUT it was and I am!
Let me explain.
As a kid I was completely and utterly fashion obsessed. From birth. Really. Instead of wallpaper I would post my favorite fashion ads and layouts on my wall. During my tweens when my friends were off being boy crazy and reading magazines like Bop, I was studying trend forecasts by reading Vogue and Mirabella. Every Saturday morning I faithfully watched Style with Elsa Klensch on CNN. I also adored Fashion File and House of Style on MTV, and who remembers Todd Time? I miss you Todd Oldham. (sigh)
Soooo after reading all that, you’ll understand why this first show was a HUGE deal for this girl from Oklahoma.
So first up, Nicholas K.
To start with, I’m a huge fan of Nicholas K. I have several pieces and appreciate their take on minimalistic modern fashion.
Also I was so happy to have run into a fellow blogger and twitter friend of mine Flor de Maria Rivera. She was so sweet and stylish (I’m totally stealing her Prada ‘baroque’ sunglasses)
As for most fashion show virgins, I was standing in the back. No seat assignment for this newbie. Lucky for me none other than the queen of fashion PR, Kelly Cutrone, moved me down into the seats. When she yells at you, you listen. I ended up on the second row, right behind behind Elle fashion editor Joe Zee. As you can see, my seat was perfect.
Oh hi, model walking down the runway right in front of me, nice to see you…
First thing I really noticed (after the shock wore off) were the turtle shell necklaces dangling from several of the models’ necks. And the hats… lots of cowboy hats. This collection was like a nomadic desert cowboy, complete with holster vests and boots. Along with their draped tissue knits, structured jackets and and dropped crotch pants, the addition of beading and sequins gave this southwest collection a bit of glamour.
One of my favorite pieces was this sequin fringe top.
It was even better when she turned around. The back had a racer back that attached to a hoodie. And even though I don’t wear them, I’m a sucker for an amazing hoodie.
But let’s go back to the beginning. The show started with more rustic pieces. Lots of leather and fur with the occasional fringe detail. Almost like a gothic futuristic cowboy.
And then the show worked in some delicious bead work.
Check, please.
All in all, a very wearable collection. I plan on stocking up on the draped tees and knits and of course the jackets. They are masters of the structured jacket with high collar. These are just the details Wonderland goes crazy for!
Need a little Nicholas K now?
Such a cute linen dress that will be perfect to wear this spring. Just add chunky wedges and a jacket.
*The last three pictures were by Style.com — the rest are mine.
