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Alvin Valley
Designer Alvin Valley pays homage to ’60s actress Baby Jane Holzer with his spring 2007 collection. “She was the first of Andy Warhol’s superstars. … I was inspired by her chic American individual style and realized she was an icon,” says Valley. “She was the first to blend uptown with downtown.” His hip collection certainly delivers the persona of a vintage Baby Jane, but it also showcases a cool variation of one of the hottest trends on the catwalk: feminine menswear.
Anna Sui
Apparently Anna Sui has a thing for Johnny Depp. Her spring 2007 collection was full of buccaneer hats, loose tunics, and ripped leggings—the ultimate pirate costume. But the show wasn’t all ahoy maties and walking the plank. Many pieces had a bohemian slant, with baby-doll dresses and layered necklaces making more than one appearance. A consistent look throughout the line? Black-and-white striped socks worn either to the knee or scrunched around the ankle.
BCBG Max Azria
BCBG Max Azria ushered in New York Fashion Week with a loose and airy collection full of soft spring colors. While many of the looks stayed safely in the nude and blush tones, there were some unexpected pops of color—mostly bright yellow and pistachio green. Laser-cut detailed dresses topped with cardigans, lightweight layers, and belted waists flowed flawlessly down the runway. And the best part? Almost every look was completely wearable!
Baby Phat
Judging from her spring 2007 collection, Kimora Lee Simmons of Baby Phat needs a vacation. On a runway surrounded with tropical foliage, models strutted in bright, fun colors, particularly lots of reds and oranges. The sexy, destination-themed show featured denim shorts, geometric-patterned dresses, and super-sheer tights. And to top it off, the catwalkers rocked diamond-encrusted grills, Mohawk-style dos, and oversize, leaf-shaped hair adornments.
Betsey Johnson
No one embraces being a girl more than Betsey Johnson, and her spring 2007 line vividly illustrated it.
Models walked through a faux French parlor door decorated with lots of draped pink satin, immediately
setting the tone. Enchanting strapless dresses, feminine little cropped jackets, and flirty skirt suits were
key pieces in the fun, imaginative, and sexy collection. Polka dots made an appearance, but it was the
romantic ruffles that stole the show, appearing on almost every piece. And in typical Betsey fashion, the
designer concluded with a signature cartwheel down the catwalk.
Calvin Klein
With lots of white, cream, and light gray gliding along the runway, Calvin Klein’s spring 2007 collection was ethereal. Though darker items like a short-sleeve croc-leather jacket appeared, the story of the show was sheer, light, and flowy, as illustrated by the chiffon overlays on most pieces, including bandeaux tops and elegant formfitting dresses. The line was signature Calvin—chic, exquisite, and sophisticated.
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera has done it again—her spring 2007 collection is crisp, clean, and just plain gorgeous. Featuring lots of nude shades, including a beautiful blush pink that dominated the runway, the elegant show was rich with red-carpet-ready full-skirted gowns and also showcased other feminine, chic, and tailored looks. Many of these styles—shorts, pants, casual dresses—were belted at the waist. Overall, the collection was classic Carolina—perfect for the Manhattan socialites who filled the front row.
Custo Barcelona
Leave it to Custo Barcelona to bring a little life to the tents. Sexy models wearing bold, bright colors and edgy, exotic mixtures of prints barreled down the high-energy runway at the unveiling of the spring 2007 collection. Among our favorite unique pieces for her (and him): asymmetrical minidresses paired with funky metallic printed leggings and floral jumpers with jersey sleeves.
Diane von Furstenberg
Dresses, dresses, and more dresses were the story at Diane von Furstenberg’s show. Bright bubble styles, cotton shirtdresses, and jersey coatdresses flowed effortlessly and breezily down the catwalk. A breathtaking aesthetic treat, the collection alternated between ’80s-inspired (bright fuchsia and funky cuts) and nature-themed (gorgeous prints). The most memorable frock of all? A short white one with a big red ladybug on the side.
Lacoste
The king of classic, preppy sportswear has done it again with the spring 2007 line, the perfect mix of bold colors, well-cut cotton, and polished looks. With some pieces featuring bright colorblocking and others softer and loosefitting, the collection showcased what Lacoste does best. Our favorite looks? Cute miniskirts, belted shirtdresses, Bermuda shorts, and of course, timeless signature polo shirts.
Luca Luca
Black and white with sensational splashes of orange was the theme of the Luca Luca spring 2007 show. Flirty white dresses with pockets, black bubble minidresses, and light gray skirts and shorts floated along the runway (which was flanked by some of the biggest celebs to hit Fashion Week so far—Paris and Nicky Hilton, Carmen Electra, and Kanye West, among others). Several pieces featuring eye-catching animal prints lent the collection a decidedly wild feel.
Lyn Devon
Lyn Devon’s lovely spring 2007 collection is certainly the stuff romantic, ladylike dreams are made of. Adorned in a neutral, earthy color palette and richly textured fabrics, models seemingly floated down the runway in flowy floor-skimming dresses, perfectly constructed jackets paired with cuffed shorts, and super-high-waisted skirts. A simple long necklace accessorized most looks.
Marc Jacobs
With his many celebrity fans (including Winona Ryder, Demi Moore, and Victoria Beckham) sitting front row, Marc Jacobs revealed his spring 2007 collection with models walking an elaborate runway that included tall hills, green catwalks, and a faux lake—the perfect serene setting. And the clothes! Asymmetrical cuts, shredded lightweight fabrics, feminine ruffles, and metallic handbags made appearances, and layering carried over from his fall collection, though to a lighter degree. From bracelets to handbags to shoes, almost everything was detailed with oversized crystals.
Michael Kors
After five days of shows featuring never-ending volume and baby-doll dresses, it was a pleasant surprise to see Michael Kors's body-conscious layering as a focal point of his spring 2007 collection. Kors unveiled a Flashdance/NYC ballet theme that, according to program notes, was about conjuring “the modernity of seasonless dressing” and “urban movement.” Showcasing sequined blazers and shimmering dresses that floated down the runway, he nailed it.
— Karen Robinovitz
And Stacey Mayesh
Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier’s woman is strong, confident, sexy (in a restrained way), and gorgeous … oh, and rich! Highlights of the show included gowns in not only signature fabrics such as chiffon, lace, and embroidered organza but also unexpected fabrics such as delicate raw linen, linen taffeta, and linen raffia. There was a cute, modern freshness to it all—but it was utterly timeless and chic as well.—Karen Robinovitz and Stacey Mayesh
Naeem Khan
Three words sum up Naeem Khan’s spring 2007 collection: opulent, luxurious, lavish. Peach-lipped models sashayed down the runway in slinky shimmery tanks, full flirty skirts, and glamorous gowns, all in rich, eye-popping hues. Long layered necklaces and beautiful bouncy curls completed each look.
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