Fashion Fame

It’s well documented that Rebecca Taylor likes sweeter sartorial feminine details, and for Fall 2010, she has hit that message. She wanted to do something with a continuation of our basic look in a new way, and she did it very well in this year’s New York Fashion Week!

Rebecca Taylor fall 2010 collection featured dotty animal prints that were turned up with sporty puffer vests rather than floaty silk frocks of past seasons. There were florals in this collection, but you had to look twice to spot them (they formed texture on a dusty blue jacquard blazer). Most of the collection was meant for business ladies as usual. But there were sheer blouses, faux fur jackets, and too many riffs on ruffled sweaters that can make a big hit for any fashion-loving women.

Gray stretch-suede over-the-knee boots went with most of the looks. The long, clean line they created provided a modern counterpoise to all tried-and-true Taylorisms. But the only thing that mattered in winter accessories section was sparkle tights and Parisian hats.

Inspired by mixture of 1970s Parisian attitude and urban New York City girl, Rebecca Taylor renewed love for classic sporty looks. She worked hard on silhouettes to give a subtle edge using her signature feminine designs.

The color palette she used was full of dusty hues and new neutrals beautifully contrasted with military olives and hints of old gold. Fabrics were washed to provide a worn look and were combined with leopard faux furs, cashmere wool suits, and down quilted coats, together giving this collection an affordable luxe quality.

“She knows she’s cool and doesn’t have to try so hard,” was how Lewis, makeup artist for the show, described beauty look for Rebecca Taylor. He continued, ”Like Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon — French ‘it’ girls that roll out of bed, puts on her boyfriend’s jacket and look good.” This translated into textured, bedheady hair and not-so-perfect black eye makeup.

Faux animal coats with her classic femine accents and purple-y combinations were simply great and super chic. Overall, it was a super sweet collection of pieces that will definitely work for her and her obvious fans.

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