New York Fashion Week: Fall 2010
Haute Hippie held its cocktail reception and private preview in midtown. Designer Trish Wescoat-Pound founded the small line in 2008 after spending some time at Micheal Kors and Theory. As the name suggests, collection is a modern translation of bohemian elements. It's sold in finer department stores like Bergdorfs, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom.
Colors
White, black, brown, jewel tone green...all over the spectrum.
Loved Looks
Collections of the past were more appealing to me. The feather skirts connected to simple white tanks originally peaked my interest in the line. I was more into the individual pieces of the fall presentation than the entire looks worn by the models. The pearl and rhinestone "vest" was a unique piece as was the beaded bolero. Two leather jackets stood out, and an "Arizona" print dress caught my eye as well as the coral long dress.
Unloved Looks
For a line of its price point I think I was expecting to see a bit more expertise. Some of the styling didn't work for me. It was as if there should of been a few pieces removed from each model and just added to another girl to make a whole new look. With such detailed pieces, adding a necklace, belt, jacket, scarf and booties was just too much. It cluttered the details of the actual pieces.
This ball gown of a taupe/ nude underlining and black over lay was ill-fitted or perhaps it was the cut or long bodice. In theory, I understand what the dress was supposed to be, but didn't come off as such.
Music
It was hard to hear the music over the rumble of chatter in the room but I did hear Bill Clinton's campaign song: Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop."
People and Scene
The presentation was held in a small room which the invitation called "The Haute Hippie Penthouse", though, it didn't seem like that was the case. It was rather a space suited for a small business. The votives of candles lining the halls and windows in the dimly lit room made it hard to see (and as you can tell from my pics) hard to photograph. Every couple of minutes, I heard "Clink Clink" which meant another guest had walked over the votives on the floor. The small room was crowded with people that didn't seem to be there to view the collection but take advantage of the cocktails, which was fine with me. I zipped in, took my pictures and left.
To Gift or Not To Gift
I guess if you really wanted something you could grab one of the many candles. I think the girls who had to keep straightening and re-lighting would've appreciated it.
