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Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista 2015©

Monique Lhuillier is always one of my favorite shows during New York Fashion Week. Her designs are always dreamy, and inspirational. The Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 collection evoked a vintage vibe which was a cross between the 1960s and the 1980s; creating a modern, colorful, collection which will surely take the spring/summer 2016 season in a new fashion direction.

For the spring 2016 season, Monique Lhuillier showed vivid colors mixed together in a feminine, uplifting manner. I love the solid colors, the small prints, delicate details, luxurious fabrications, timeless clutches, lust-worthy shoes (reserve a blue pair for me!), and geometry.

As you can see from the photos above, Monique Lhuillier hung large, geometric shapes from the ceiling, which hung over her New York Fashion Week runway.The geometry in the decor, combined with the softer geometry of the collection, set the perfect tone for the show.

The Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 runway show also attracted a star-studded audience. I had the perfect view of Ken Downing from my seat! I could see which looks caught his eye as he raised his phone to snap pictures; his reactions were all positive. Love that!

It will be fun to see the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 collection hit store shelves. I already have my eyes on the shoes, and a few runway pieces. What was your favorite look on her NYFW runway?

To find Monique Lhuillier online, please visit MoniqueLhuillier.com.

To view her current collection, please click here.

To view the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 runway show at New York Fashion Week, please view the video below by FashionFataleIII and be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel for great runway videos!

Francesca Liberatore spring 2016 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista 2015©

Francesca Liberatore sent her spring/summer 2016 collection down the New York Fashion Week runway on September 12, 2015 at the Skylight Moynihan in New York. For the spring season, Francesca Liberatore explored the human heart, and took inspiration from the heart’s true nature; and all of it’s facets.

She looked deeper than the traditional concept of romance normally associated with the heart. Instead, Francesca Liberatore looked at each individual heart and it’s capacity to express all of itself. These expressions included obsession, hate, possession, love, desire, domination, devotion, and more!

The Francesca Liberatore spring 2016 collection expressed this inspiration using textiles such as silk, chiffon, and tulle which are fluid. The use of hand drawn hearts throughout the collection were embroidered or detailed with Swarovski crystals which sparkled and radiated on the runway.

There was a touch of menswear inspiration on lapels, waistlines, and intentional seams which help to form a strong silhouette, celebrating the feminine form.  The Francesca Liberatore spring 2015 collection also included a natural color palette of true orange, sangria, persimmon, black, white and bold shades of pink. All of the artwork was created by Francesca Liberatore herself.

Although romance was not part of Francesca Liberatore spring 2016 inspiration, there was a small touch of it as models glided down the runway in flowing fabrics; which were a touch ethereal with an edge.

I fell in love with the use of color and prints; the dresses were nothing short of amazing! I wish my pictures had turned out better. I was in the second row and for some reason it was hard to get around the heads in front of me! Thankfully, you can view the Francesca Liberatore spring 2016 collection in it’s entirety below.

The orange dresses, both solid colored and print, were among my favorite pieces in the collection. The orange lace was beautiful!

To learn more about the Francesca Liberatore spring 2016 collection, and the designer in general, please visit francescaliberatore.it.

Video: FrancescaLiberatore

Jay Godfrey spring 2016 New York Fashion Week

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Pictured: Jay Godfrey spring/summer 2016 New York Fashion Week.

Photos: Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista

Jay Godfrey showed his spring/summer 2016 collection at New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2015 at Chelsea Piers. The presentation was simple, modern, minimal, and crisp; a new vibe for the spring 2016 season.

Jay Godfrey showed an all-white collection which featured structured lines, and a modern vibe. On stage with the models, Jay Godfrey placed a pyramid in the center which was reminiscent of playground monkey bars in the 1970s and 1980s; yet in pyramid form instead of dome form. It gave the collection a slightly new wave vibe when combined with the modern lines on the collection.

Jay Godfrey’s spring 2016 collection is an interesting progression from his past few collections. For spring 2105, Jay Godfrey favored texture, patterns, and accessories. When he showed his fall 2015 collection, the lines became more simple, yet there were bright colors and patterns. For spring 2016, Jay Godfrey kept the simple lines, and moved into a more modern place with an all-white color palette.

To view Jay Godfrey’s current collection, please click here.