Last week was New York Fashion week, where some of the biggest names in fashion debuted their spring/summer collections for 2016.
This year, the runways were graced with a wide array of looks from many talented designers.
Honestly, there was so much I wanted to talk about, from Project Runway’s plus-sized collection to Givenchy’s robes-as-clothes look. I wanted to gush over Erin Fetherston’s ethereal collection that looked like it belonged in a Sophia Coppola movie, or Jeremy Scott’s 60’s-inspired show that reminded me of the era’s cartoons.
I wanted to focus on both the romantic and edgy designs, and share all of my favorites. But, since I can only talk about one, I suppose I’ll focus on my favorite designer, Betsey Johnson.
This year was Betsey Johnson’s 50th anniversary in the fashion business. Her show, aptly titled “The Mysterious Case of Betsey Button,” was incredible.
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Taking us through the various phases of Johnson’s career, the show began with the designer’s trademark puffy prom dresses and sparkly accessories. Then, the show went into 90’s style dresses, with bright floral prints and corsets, followed by 80’s punk rock, vibrant 70’s prints, and 60’s mod.
For the finale of the show, models came out dressed in Johnson’s childhood dance costumes. At the end of the show, Johnson did her famous post-show cartwheel, surrounded by models in American flag tank tops, paying tribute to 9/11.
Betsey Johnson’s spring/summer 2016 collection was colorful, fun, and reflective of the designer’s personality. Unlike other runway shows, the models were not straight-faced and serious. Instead, they were smiling, dancing, posing, and unafraid to even act a little silly at times.
The clothes fit right in with this free-spirited vibe. They were in every print, color, and texture imaginable and, in my opinion, a welcome break from the typically dreary colors of fall and winter.
Even the models’ makeup was bold, with bright lipstick and blush, and rainbow eye shadow. As a fan of fashion history, I really loved the retrospective theme of the show.
Betsey Johnson’s 50th anniversary was a fabulous celebration for a fabulous lady. It was quirky, it was eclectic, and it was perfectly Betsey!
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