SHOW: Kate Spade – S/S 2018
LOCATION:Â Grand Central Oyster Bar
DATE:Â Sep.8
START TIME: 11AM – 12:30PM
Kate Spade S/S 2018 – Review
INSPIRED BY:Â The vibrancy, relaxed vibe and southern charm of New Orleans and its colorful festival culture.
POP-CULTURE NOD: Taylor Swift enjoying some downtime driving through the Wild Animal Safari in between shows at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome.
WEAR IT TO: Your best friend’s September birthday on the Great Lawn in Central Park, which conveniently fits in with your clique’s annual soirée mourning the end of summer.
FIRST READ: Fall-ready trenches, butterfly print frilly dresses and silk bombers kept in check with designer Deborah Lloyd’s focus on wearble separates, while the presentation’s collection of slides and ladylike ballet flats will be sought-after by the brand’s devoted fans.
BEST LOOK:Â An oversized white shift dress with ruffle sleeve detailing, styled with a powder blue bag, striped nautical flats and dark shades.
EYE-CATCHING ACCENTS:Â Wicker picnic basket bags and the brand’s classic styles with floral prints splashed across the front. Chunky beaded earrings made looks easily transitional from the boardroom to the bar.
SPOTTED IN THE FROW:Â Sasheer Zamata, Issa Rae, Elisabeth Moss, Deborah Lloyd and Leandra Medine.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE:Â “I think they’ve bought back the Sam bag as part of their 25th year anniversary. I need to get one in multiple colors. The last wicker Kate Spade bag I bought was the camera.”
COLOR WHEEL:Â Army green, peach, pink, black, apricot, white, red, navy.
BEATS:Â A marching band opened the presentation as part of the show’s ode to New Orlean’s party culture.
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