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The first "look" on the runway combined elegance and comfort
with a ball gown made from denim.
“This show is very special to me," Herrera told Reuters, noting
she'd like to take some of the looks of her first collection and
design "for the woman of today.”
The 39 "looks" were tailored but combined with soft edges to
maintain the feminine attitude of the brand. Tulle skirts were
paired with knit tops, tweed was used to create a sexy suit and
chiffon added movement to the looks.
The mainly black and white color palette was broken up with
metallics, and a feminine floral print.
The 77-year-old Venezuela native started designing in 1980 in
New York and counted her first show among her proudest career
moments.
Herrera said her best memory was the finale of her first show.
"It was so glamorous and so fashionable and so wonderful that I
always remember it with great pride," said the designer.
American fashion designer Jeremy Scott also presented a
whimsical Spring 2017 collection Monday. Taking his inspiration
from the city's 1980's party scene, he showed a colorful
collection with influences from disco, punk and sci-fi.
"I have been thinking about the days of New York's party scenes
in the early 80's, when it was a little bit more wild, seedy and
rough and dirty and more experimental," the designer explained
to Reuters.
"I really want to capture that spirit, something very fun, but
aggressive and kind of punky," he added.
A sweater reading "Slime City" summarized the theme of the
collection, hinting to the 1980's comedy-horror film.
Models wearing colorful dresses embellished with safety pins and
zippers, captured the "punk" spirit, while the grunginess of the
city was represented in looks with black leather, latex, metal
rings and dog collars.
The disco spirit was present in the form of sparkly sequins that
were paired with large geometrical shapes.
Scott, who is also the creative director of Italy's Moschino,
has dressed many celebrities such as Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani
and Rihanna. His latest muse, the Los Angeles-based designer
said, is K-Pop star CL, who is a member of the girl band 2NE1.
"I love her, I love what she does, I love her music. I love her
personally, I love creating looks for her," he said.
CL was in the front row of Monday's show together with singer
Tinashe, NBA player Russell Westbrook and actor Jussie Smollett.
(Reporting by Alicia Powell and Elly Park in New York; Writing
by Melissa Fares in New York)
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