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#NYFW: MARC JACOBS SS 2017

Marc Jacobs SS 2017 rave themed collection, was a whimsical display of youth and dreams. Taking place in Midtown's Hammerstein Ballroom, the colorful collection resembled the vibe of  CareBears with a twist of high fashion. 

From rainbow thigh high socks, patch work jackets, and youthful minnie skirts, the clothes were nostalgically reminiscent of the child within all of us.

Setting the scene with floating lights, and midnight blue backdrops, one can almost imagine being transported to a dream-land, full of innocence and dreams. 

It is hard to believe such a youthful, sweet collection would be plagued with so much controversy, but nevertheless it was. The colorful dreadlocks worn by all the models, caused a media uproar and hard accusations of cultural appropriation. 

Marc Jacob's Creative Director responded to the accusation with the following statement:

"All who claim "cultural appropriation" or whatever nonsense about any race of skin color wearing their hair in a particular style or manner - funny how you don't criticize women of color for straightening their hair. I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don't see color or race- I see people. 

I'm sorry to read so many people are so narrow minded... Love is the answer.

Appreciation of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing. Think about it."

xo,

Maya

#NYFW: LOVE IT OR HATE IT? (KANYE WEST "YEEZY" SEASON 4 COLLECTION)

"I wanted to make pieces that can be timeless." "Pieces that you can pick out in a vintage store in 20 years and say, " Wow, I'm happy to have this." 

-Kanye West , VOGUE

Kanye West's 'Yeezy' Season 4, was showcased on Roosevelt Island, featuring an army of models that were casted via twitter. Attracting nearly 10,000 responses, a requirement for strictly "multi-racial" models, led to a careful planned controversy, that created just the right amount of buzz leading up to his show.

The Yeezy Show, was a rather disorganized mess and the blistering heat did not help anyone. Models were wilting one by one, streaming sweat, and fogging up their clear vinyl thigh high boots. Viewers of the show could not help but feel an uncomfortable wave of absurdity. Are the models okay? How long would this last? Why are we here and how is this part of fashion week?

Unfortunately, all the social media in the world could not spice up this rather bland collection inspired by "Calabasas". The pieces were redundant from his last collection and rather basic, in structure and form. Resembling undergarments like spanx, one should never spend so much money to look so under dressed. 

The whole situation reminded me of the childrens' story, The Emperor's New Clothes, where two swindler's convince an Emperor of creating the smartest outfit out of special thread that only intelligent people could see. Of course, the whole spectacle was a lie, but only the innocence of a small child could break the silence of absurdity. 

Unfortunately, no such child existed on this day, and the Kardashian maufia, were spotted all over social media and fashion week, wearing Yeezy's spanx and spreading a regrettable new trend. 

xo,

Maya

#NYFW: CLUB MONACO 2016 #CMNYFW

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK REVIEW:

On September 9, 2016 CLUB MONACO staged its first ever NYFW presentation at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal. 

The New York Fashion Week Collection , is an exclusively limited edition line, filled with Fall styles. 

Shearling coats, Victorian florals, ruffles, velvet, and structured military jackets are a few of the basic Fall themes found in this collection.

The entire presentation was a chic, effortless display of the classy, cool style of a New Yorker. Never trying too hard or over done, CLUB MONACO style is always relaxed, cool, and affordable.  

Falling under the new trend of "see now, shop now", the entire collection is already available in stores.

Love this wool sweater!

xo,

Maya

#NYFW: J-LOREN 2016 "HER"

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK REVIEW:

J-LOREN is a brand created by Harriette Thomas and Jason Scott. Their line is geared toward dressing the woman of the night. Between the hours of 6pm to 6 am they have declared their motto as, "We run the night". 

Their style aesthetic is undeniably bold, sexy, raw, and animalistic. The tailoring and cut is formed to celebrate the woman's form and embrace the animal within. 

"HER"

"HER", is the newest collection of J-LOREN 2016. Unlike, the traditional route of presenting SS 2017, many designers this year have adopted a new trend of showcasing current collections that can be purchased immediately. 

"HER" is is an amazonian goddess, in search for her own power, and control. She hunts and kills the crocodile who is the king of the land, by seducing and then conquering. To show her world her victory she wears his skin as a triumphant trophy, and ominous warning. Her message, "Be from their inner source. Be and become". A cryptic slogan of inner power, domination, and  the personal struggle for survival. 

Me and my bestie at J-LOREN NYFW 2016

xo,

Maya

#NYFW: KATIE GALLAGHER SS 2017

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK REVIEW:

KATIE GALLAGHER is a New York based designer who has been featured in Vogue, The Cut, Nylon, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Refinery 29 and the Fashion Times. Her designs are mysterious, whimsical, powerful, feminine and refined.

ECLIPSE

ECLIPSE is the 15th collection of Katie Gallagher, and the third installment of her all-black series. It is inspired by the sensual side of darkness grabbing inspiration from the black out of a total eclipse. 

HARRY CLARKE ILLUSTRATIONS

Subtle references of intricate textures, and fragile geometric details, play homage to her obsession

with the illustrations of Harry Clarke. 

GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE

The ECLIPSE collection is filled with sheer elements that showcase the lines of the female form and the patterns of delicately sewn lace elements. Mimicking the mysterious elements of beauty and power, her collection is highly reminiscent of gothic churches. 

 SS2017 collection features subtle elements of dots, hearts, crosses, silver zippers, ribbons, and twisted seams.  

Even with all the absence of colors, her collection cleverly plays with the subtle bounce of light and varying shades of black.

   Can you spot me?

xo,

Maya