Spring Summer 2020 New York Fashion Week First Look

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the top designer
collections hitting the runways at New York Fashion Week.

Trendstop’s catwalk experts bring you the latest collections from the
New York Fashion Week events. Diversity, sustainability and equality have
been hallmarks of many of the NYC showcases with a pared back, purposeful
aesthetic that emphasises longevity and conscious consumption. The working
woman was the muse of the moment as designers considered the life/work
balance and day-to-day requirements of their core customers as well as
their environmental impact. Our comprehensive, global catwalk coverage and
accompanying trend galleries evaluate each trend’s commercial value and
longevity, giving you the best possible basis for your decision making.

This week, FashionUnited readers get an exclusive look at three of the
top New York collections so far. 3.1 Phillip Lim utilised upcycled
materials to amplify the brand values first put forward during Resort while
both Tibi and Proenza Schouler honed in on the lifestyle demands faced by
the modern woman with workaday comfort and practicality infusing desirable
and directional pieces.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Returning to a coed format for his SS20 show, Phillip Lim focused his
attention on clever tailoring experiments that introduced practical
accessory detailing. Creating new hybrid pieces that invite the wearer to
play with their look, detachable hoods and scarf-like attachments that wrap
around the shoulders added an unconventional yet accessible element to
flowing midi skirts, cutout blazers and suiting.

Tibi

Wearability with a quirky twist is a Tibi signature and this season,
designer Amy Smilovic offered an inventive take on easy-wear pieces, mixing
contemporary office-ready tailoring with sporty cargo pants and acid wash
tees. Round shouldered blazers and softly curved trouser legs created
highly contemporary silhouettes while avoiding the extreme proportions and
hard lines of previous seasons.

Proenza Schouler

Bringing balance into the working wardrobes of their clientele was key
for Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.
Structured tailoring was softened via draping folds of fabric while strong,
80’s-inspired silhouettes were teamed with collaborative Birkenstock
sandals, trainers and slouchy outerwear for maximum comfort and ease.

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