NYFW A/W '12: Deep, Unkempt and Minimalist

Several collections regally curtsied the 90′s grunge and goth milieu. The departure from plaid pointed to a minimalist palette of maroon shades, deep charcoals and “thermal” creams. There was a more lax, subdued, constrained, yet unrestrained mood. Oversize tops were even looser with softer poncho shapes and trousers demanded a wider and shapely silhouette with dramatic lengths and crops. Wools and jersey knits threaded their way upward with turtlenecks, cowls, shrouds and hoods. The bright colors of Spring/Summer ’12 collections have found their way into the Autumn/Winter ’12 as accents. Overall, the solemness is punctuated by geometric patterns and neon.

Luxe Grunge & Royal Goth