Yes, back again with my wrap of World MasterCard Fashion Week. And due to a crazy schedule, I did not attend many shows this season either (or, at least, not as many as I could have).
Yays:
Star Wars:
Loved the R2D2 shoes on display. The Force is definitely with us.
Press and Buyers’ Brunch – Especially Expectancy Rings and HYM:
Expectancy Rings
Bags from HYM
Expectancy Rings is extremely unique. As you have guessed, they are rings for expectant mothers. They are skinny rings which can be worn
Malorie Urbanovitch:
People who know me know that I prefer more classic and simple pieces. The collection, consisting of summer-weight knits, mostly in solids or simple prints of pink, gold as well as black and white, can be paired nicely with what a woman already has in her closet. But the collection was NOT the only reason I liked the show. While it was presented in the studio, seats were rearranged so that the vast majority of attendees – if not all – had an excellent view. Essentially, we were all front row as the runway was rearranged in a U shape (see my nays for why I am not a big fan of the studio).
Accessories Installation by ACCESS:
Cute change purse from Opelle at Access (I think that’s my hand)
This was the first time an accessories-only event has taken place. Similar to the Press and Buyers’ Brunch (but without the food), attendees were able to see the items up close and speak with the designers directly. Participants were mostly well-established brands like Opelle and Beaufille.
Nays:
Typos on the Café Menu:
Like I said last season, this CANNOT look good
Once again, what you’re selling are MACARONS, not MACAROONS. This happened last season and I thought it would be fixed this time around. Considering that there’s a Ritz-Carlton logo on the menu, it DOES NOT LOOK GOOD. I hope this will be fixed for the fall/winter shows in March.
Studio Seating (for most shows):
Sorry, but it’s hard for anyone NOT in the front row to see. If one is part of the media, it’s important that they get a good view, so no, volunteers, I will be standing rather than sitting. I have to be able to see as much of an outfit as I can. I’m at Fashion Week to cover a show, not to just be “seen” by a larger publication.
Media Room:
What happened to the couches? And the space this season was rather tiny with no space to put our coats. Oh well, at least there was sparkling water (rather than junk). Too bad Krups wasn’t a sponsor because there was coffee in the media room for several seasons. Caffeine would have been nice.
Mehs:
Press and Buyers’ Brunch – Plates:
These are NOT gigantic pancakes and mutant berries!
The food is, as always, absolutely delicious (even if it’s the same thing every time – and if they ever decide to make any modifications, PLEASE DO NOT GET RID OF THE PANCAKES! SO DECADENT with chocolate sauce, syrup and whipped cream – especially when you throw in some berries). Just wish that they’d provide bigger plates. Sorry, but I thought that was fixed last season. When pancakes barely fit on the plate, you know there’s a problem!
Judith & Charles:
The author (in blue on the right) looking at some of the SS 2016 pieces at Judith & Charles
I liked that they had an installationrather than a show (either runway or studio) as I could see the pieces up close, but I would have preferred to see them on models or even mannequins rather than on racks. Sure, I was able to touch and see everything up close, but hangers aren’t the same thing. Models and mannequins would better help people judge how something might fit on different body types – even if all models/mannequins are tall and thin.
Image credits: Malorie Urbanovitch, ACCESS and Judith & Charles photos by Paul Ross/Top of the Runway; all others by author
