Isaac Mizrahi’s show at the recent New York Fashion Week was quite a production. The designer with a personality as fun and crazy as his schedule brought a little of his quirkiness to the runway.
Mizrahi’s new styles floated and flounced down the catwalk through an elaborate set involving two staircases, a platform, and even a little rain. The collection was reportedly inspired by “Fred Astaire, Anime, and ‘The Obstacle Course to Glamour’.”
Though the romantic silk and beaded paisley dresses were impressive, the accessories of the show were the real standouts. The belted shoes, flat-brimmed hats, and variety of handbags stole the show for me.
The common theme for bags was structure and more structure. The vintage-looking luggage cases and briefcase styles definitely had some Fred Astaire flair. Paired with the flat-brimmed hats, all that was missing was a cane. A few even looked like they might be holding a musical instrument.
The style was very specific and probably not up everyone’s fashion alley, but I’m at least glad to see something different on the runway. No one can ever accuse Isaac Mizrahi of not being original. See looks from the designer’s runway show here.
[Source: Style List]
[Image: Splendicity]
