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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.

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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.

Pamella Roland spring 2016 New York Fashion Week

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Pictured: Pamella Roland spring 2016 New York Fashion Week. Photos by Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista

Pamella Roland sent her spring/summer 2016 collection down the New York Fashion Week runway on September 11, 2015 at the Whitney Museum. It was the perfect, modern backdrop for her collection which fused modernistic touches with 1970s and 1960s influences.

I loved the ultra cool backdrop which featured a geometric, colorful light design at the close of the runway show. It captured the vibe of the collection and wrapped up the show; perfectly showcasing the collection. It was pure brilliance.

Pamella Roland’s inspiration seemed to be in line with other New York designers for spring 2016. The collection featured short, a-line hems which are reminiscent of the 1960s. The chokers and geometric lines were also in line with the overall look of the season. I am in love!

To learn more about Pamella Roland, please visit her website at pamellaroland.com.