AP Fashion Writer, New York
Vera Wang added some shine to New York Fashion Week on Thursday morning with mirrored-tile embellishment on stunning dresses and tops, as well as gleaming, chunky beaded motorcycle belts and bib necklaces.
A topaz-colored crystal necklace made special an otherwise understated – yet elegant – celedon organza T-shirt over a black pleated skirt.
Another noteworthy outfit was a black short-sleeve jacket worn open over a gray organza dress that used tiles to mimic broken glass.
However, a handful of silhouettes were too billowy at the hip for most women to pull off.
She said in her notes that artist Niki de Saint Phalle, who promoted the idea of self discovery through art, was her inspiration.
“Architectural, yet feminine, playful yet sophisticated, this collection reflects the optimism and orchestrated cacophony that defined Niki de Saint Phalle,” Wang, who studied art history before becoming a fashion designer, wrote.
Photos courtesy of the Fashion Spot forums.
