New York Fashion Week: Fall 2010
Rachel Roy's Fall presentation was held at Cedar Lake Studios in New York this past Sunday. Ms. Roy started off as an intern at Rocawear and rose through the ranks to be come creative director. He starting point in the industry far cry from the designs of her own namesake label. Her creations usually have a touch of vintage and are beautifully tailored.
In August 2008, she teamed with Macy's to bring her designs to a contemporary market with Rachel Rachel Roy.
Colors
Light grey, black, metallic golds, eggplant, browns, taupe, popping turquoise and berry.
Loved Looks
Two eras in time melded to create the Fall collection: Ancient Egypt and the turn of the 20th century. Rachel Roy definitely has a trademark, that being her tailored cuts mixed with modern trend-setting slouchy loose pieces You can normally count on her for those Katharine Hepburn/Lauren Becall 40's wide leg trousers, which I personally love. However, I didn't see them this season. Frown. Though there is an air of 40's glamor in her dresses.
All photos via style.com. Click to see the full collection
Unloved Looks
Ooooh Rachel. This is taking the underwear as outwear too far. Call me a prude, but I don't like the way the pattern draws my eyes right to her naughty parts. I don't think this piece would've lost its allure if there was a silk contrasting slip underneath.
Music
Is it bad that I was drawn into the crowd and really didn't pay attention? Bad Blogger! Dance-ish though.
People and Scene
I mentioned it before, but I think Rachel Roy's way of presenting her collection should be the ideal for Fashion Week. There are four "mini" shows with a few minutes in between on a low, visible runway in a comfortable setting where everyone, not just lowly bloggers, are standing. If you miss the first parade of models on the catwalk, you have three more chances to catch them. Not only do they walk, but all of the models stand on the runway together at the end. Its a perfect opportunity to get up close, see the fabrics,shapes, snap pictures and take a second look.
I want to commend Rachel on her model casting as well, like last season, she includes all ethnicities. All women are beautiful, not just doppelganger Barbie doll blonds and Rachel Roy showcases this.
To Gift or Not to Gift
What I love about Rachel is her interactions on social media. Once I sent her a Twitter telling her I want to see wide leg pants for Rachel Rachel Roy. To my suprise, she responded. She also "tweets" quite frequently with pictures and descriptions of her work. It's like she's taking everyone who's interested on her journey with her. I think that's the gift!
