Much buzzed about since her recent capsule collection for Urban Outfitters, LA designer Geren Lockhart presented her Spring 2009 Geren Ford collection at NYC's Bowery Hotel tonight. The collection was a nod to artist Vanessa Beecroft and her influence was apparent not only in the presentation, which had the models posing on white pedestals, but in the printed scarves that graced many of the models. While the collection was nothing innovative in the way of silhouette, the collection, with its loose-fitting shift dresses, pleated shorts, drawstring tanks and ruffled tops, was utterly wearable.
The color palette was a nice balance of rich fuchsia, teal, eggplant and olive separates and dresses, with pieces done in more muted tones like silver, gray, black and white. I loved the subtle detailing. In particular, a pair of chic apple shorts had fuchsia lining in the pockets giving them some extra pop.
When it came to accessories there were funky gold chains, pendant necklaces, colorful chunky bracelets, woven clutches and what appeared at first glance to be awe-inspiring quirky shoes mixing various colors and textures. But upon closer inspection I realized the shoes weren't quirky at all. In fact, the shoes were nothing more than strappy sandals worn with socks which completely took away from the overall looks. Socks with sandals - a trend that definitely has to go away. Even Christopher Bailey couldn't pull it off for Burberry Resort 2009.
That said, this is definitely a collection fit for gracing the bodies of on-the-go 20 and 30-somethings looking for chic day-to-night wears.
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