Oscar de la Renta is definitely looking different, but I’m loving it! Creative Directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia showcased their ready-to-wear spring/summer 2018 Oscar de la Renta collection during New York Fashion Week. This was the duo’s sophomore collection for the brand and they definitely did things a little differently. When the duo was brought back to Oscar de la Renta as creative directors, they were charged with the task of capturing a younger audience. This RTW S/S18 collection sure captured me!
The models entered and exited the runway on escalators. As the show opens, you see a crisp white button down with a pair of equality crisp white shorts coming down the escalator and then … color! The shirt is embellished with small pops of color and sequins. The designer duo was inspired by pop art and Oscar’s signature and hand written notes. Throughout the collection there are paint like splatters and handwritten notes and signatures used as motifs. Since this is the ready to wear line, the designers wanted to stay true to the house, but also stay relevant to the more casual style that is trending right now. The looks featured a blend of edge and elegance, which I love!
Here are a few of my favorite looks from the show:
Although the loss were great, there could have been a lot more diversity in the models. Out of the 50+ looks, less than 10 of those looks were modeled by women of color, but that’s not unusual for a fashion week presentation. Come on New York Fashion Week; we can do better!
The models did walk to “Beez in the Trap” by Nicki Minaj at one point in the show, which was an added perk. Overall, Kim and Garcia put together a great sophomore Oscar de la Renta collection. If I had Oscar de la Renta money, I would spend it.
XO,
Sydney Robinson
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