WORLD TRAVELER
New York: Rachel Roy took her woman on a journey to exotic locales this season. The designer cited Kenya and Haiti as references for the collection. (Roy recently visited the latter country to advise local women on how to start businesses.) The regional references were subtle and respectful. Roy seemed to draw the vibrant colors – fiery red, pastel
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COOL ESSENTIALS
New York: Nicole and Michael Colovos pared things down to the essentials for Pre-Fall. They offered only one pant shape – dropped crotch, tapered, and cropped to mid-calf. Skirts and dresses were slim and straight with either a side slit or a notched hemline. Sheer effects, ombré patterns, and a palette of cool neutrals lent an icy, ethereal feeling.
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SLEEK + SCULPTURAL
New York: Donna Karan's elegant Pre-Fall collection proved the designer is still preeminent, consistently producing pieces that real women want to wear season after season. For this outing, she offered items that were uncomplicated, but subtle details, such as handkerchief hemlines, gathering, or sheer effects added just the right amount of visual interest to heighten their appeal.
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THE EDGE OF INNOCENCE
New York: Cheap and Chic, the younger sister of the Moschino label, showed its rebellious side for Pre-Fall. Skirts were hiked up high, motorcycle jackets were slick and tight, and accessories were scattered with metal studs. The back of a woven tee was emblazoned with the word "Bondage." There was something about the printed frocks, flat oxfords,
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MIDCENTURY/MODERN
New York: In an interview regarding his latest Pre Fall collection, Michael Kors happened to mention his excitement about Scarlett Johansson's upcoming role in the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' 1955 play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The reference provided a key to the inspiration behind his collection. 1950s-style full skirts, angora sweaters, fur stoles, and boxy jackets were
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