New York Fashion Week officially kicks off in a few days and while Team KENTON gets busy to bring you the latest and greatest from the front lines, we are giving you a little sneak peak at what some of the designers were inspired by for Fall 2015.
Christian Siriano
“The deep, dark and mysterious creatures from the Congo Jungle in the Central African Republic were my main source of inspiration for my Fall 2015 collection. I was drawn to the home of the silverback gorilla along with other exotic and exquisite creatures. These animals echoed through sleek burnout wool textured dresses, bold animal printed jacquard coats and liquid panther-like velvet evening looks. I wanted the collection to feel luxe and sophisticated but still playful through the ease and fluidity of the silhouettes. Inspired by plant life and the jungle itself are graphic oversized palm printed taffetas and bright citrus embroideries; petal appliques from the African tulip tree and Heliconia plant are a vivid splash of color that brings a dark collection to life. I wanted this collection to feel elegant, powerful, bold but still romantic for the Christian Siriano woman this season.”
Dennis Basso
“My collection is inspired by the jet setting, glamorous women of the 1970,”
Monique Lhuillier
“My fall 2015 collection plays on the juxtaposition of masculine v. feminine. Strong, structured separates are paired with soft, fluid silhouettes,”
Carlos Campos
“This collection is about the transformative powers of art to change perception – change in the eye of the beholder. My designs this season leverage the power of texture and shape to appear different depending on the viewing angle. You could say that this fall for me, texture is the new black.”
Marissa Webb
“Bianca Jagger & the Boys Club,”
Monsieur Christian Lacroix for Desigual
“An abstract painting, a travel photograph from Africa, a trip to Northern Europe and a field full of flowers—these are starting points to our living canvas.”
Pamella Roland
“The Fall 2015 pamella roland collection is inspired by the world of fashion in 1970’s Paris as described in the book “The Beautiful Fall.” It was a glamorous world of designers, models, photographers and their creative conspirators that have become enduring style icons.”
Sally LaPointe
“Inspired by Pina Bausch, I wanted to present a collection that is raw, honest, and a bit crude,”
Tadashi Shoji
“The Spirit of Flight.”
Katharine Polk, Houghton
“A feminine take on a military influence.”
Lubov Azria, BCBG Max Azria
“Textures and patterns are layered with ease, creating a home-spun elegance.”
Charlotte Ronson
“The serenity of nature coupled with an abstract urban setting.”
Nicholas and Christopher Kunz, Nicholas K
“Gothic cinema.”