Hey!! You fledgling, young and new to fashion … designers,
you need to take a lesson here and see how it’s done. Yes... You, I am talking to you!! Some would argue that
Mr. de la Renta is from the old school and those who do observe that stance
need to step back and see why Oscar has
out lived so many in the fashion
continuum.
Pre fall chez de la Renta is everything his clients can
possibly want; he doles out color, silhouettes, classics, modern, dresses,
suits and, of course, knock out gowns and evening wear. The concept of pre-fall
is to withstand the test of time on the retail floor and give the client a
little bit of wear it now, wear it soon and save it till the weather turns and
yes it is all here.
The tweeds span from reminiscent to totally modern, the
black and whites from sexy to a bit on the matronly side, the colors are
inviting and tempting as well as tried and true. This is the kind of collection
that as we once said “rings registers.” My biggest gripes are the below the knee
leaning to mid-calf length and the bootie like shoes which offend my eye and
upset the balance of the looks, but it is all overlooked when you separate the
pros and cons of the collection.
The overview is simple here, the clothes reflect the brand
and the clientele, the collection does not pull out all the stops but it is
inviting, somewhat familiar and yet has just enough newness to tempt both the
dyes in the wool Oscar lady as well as the uninitiated. For some, this may seem
odd as there are no tricks and no gimmicks which leave you with pitch perfectly
designed clothes for women who want to look fashionable and chic without
looking like a victim of some designer’s momentary seasonal whim!
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