New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 - Rachel Comey

Fashion Emporium Editor — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:00:46 EDT

Rachel Comey started off as a men's designer which strangely had a women's following. Rachel Comey launched her women's wear in 2003 and now has a distinct clan of followers.

Colors: Black, cream, white, pops of orange and blue

Materials: Chiffon, silks, cotton

Loved Looks

Photo via WWD. Click to see full collection

Rachel Comey's vibe was Sexy Little House on a Prairie with an Asian Indian vibe. On the first day of shows when some are rather blah, it was refreshing to see this splash of life. Comey's pieces are not for everyone, but the woman who buys her clothes knows who she is and brings a bohemian spirit into everyday wear. With flowing dresses that seemed a bit sari inspired to Comey's signature high waisted pants, mixing of patterns and of course her very successful and coveted bags and shoes, its apparent she knows whos she's dressing. I loved the white pieces best, a flowing ease that can be punched up with turquoise accessories or worn minimally.

Unloved Looks

Photo via WWD. Click to see full collection

None of Rachel's pieces were particularly off putting. For me personally, the black and white check sketch prints combined with a similar pattern resembling Madras was similar to Prada and an Ralph Lauren's scheme, which I could've done with out seeing again.

Music

Like last season, Rachel Comey opted for live music. The fusion of violin and drum machines by musicians Sasha Vine & Tim DeWitt solidified an exotic traveler theme.

People and Scene

Women and men alike at this show were very Rachel Comey. From a girl in a turban, short floral skirt and knee socks, to women in cropped colored wide leg pants and button downs. It was a very hip, artsy crowd, where no one looked out of place. Truly it was full of her devoted fans. The show was held at Pier 59, at Chelsea Piers. Natural finish wooden benches filled the small studio, giving it a very intimate, far away land setting.

To Gift or Not to Gift

A pregnant Rachel Comey took a bow at the end of the show. Other than that, I don't believe I saw any one getting gifts.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Week Recap

Fashion Emporium Editor — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Fashion Funhouse Emporium (by that, I mean myself, Amber) spent this past week running back and forth all over New York City, from the Tents in Bryant Park on 41st and 6th, to Milk Studios on 15th Street, to waaaaay over at Eyebeam Studios on 21st Street and the West Side Highway.

To those of you who don't live here in New York, that means nothing, so we'll get on with it. Since its Fall right now, and I peeped looks from Spring 2010, I'll just let you know right now what you'll need to do to look good by then.

Hop in the spray tan booth or plan your wedding--white, pale khaki and pastel colors made thier way into many of the collections.

If you are transparent like me and fake tans make you look like you overdosed on beta carotene, there is plenty of navy, a few scattered brights and mixed patterns.

Tone those legs--climb your local library steps like Rocky, because shorts, skorts, short skirts, as well as no pants at all were in full effect.

Actually, I didn't see anything remotely similar to a muu muu. Form-fitting, light-weight, sheers and strategically placed cut-outs on garments are the trends.

That said, here are my favorite looks from the all collections we were graciously invited to watch.

To view complete spring 2010 collections: The best sources on the web are Style.com or New York Magazine