New York Fashion Week Spring 2015: 3 standout trends from yesterday’s shows

by Sarah Casselman September 10, 2014

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Tuesday’s NYFW lesson focused on the A, B, Cs of spring style. We’re not talking letterman jackets, though they’ve been scoring huge points off the runway along with their tricked-out sneaker sidekicks. From Tory Burch to Narciso Rodriguez, the dizzying day turned out to be A (B, C) ok. Here’s your cup of alphabet soup, fashion week style.

A is for Accessories: From Tory Burch’s crackled desert boots, paint-dipped jewellery and colour-blocked bags to J. Crew’s iridescent clutches and woven knot necklaces, the extras on display were anything but after-thoughts. Spring’s finishing touches have the star power to elevate an everyday look to out-of-this world.

B is for Bold Statements: First came Apple’s big announcement (007 capabilities + a Jetson-like aesthetic = Apple Watch) then came Marc Jacobs’ 80s-inspired collection with its cool slogan tees (“New World System”). The only question is which one will you wear first?

C is for Colour: Narciso Rodriguez’s runway show proved that black and white are still living in perfect harmony, but right in the middle of his stellar line-up, there it was–a soft pink silk dress (look #20 for all you fashionphiles). But Rodriguez wasn’t the only colour crusader of the day–Marc Jacobs’ showed a trio of highly saturated hues (Blue! Pink! Yellow!) at Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Diesel Black Gold fired things up with a handful of sexy crimson looks. Speaking of sexy, Britney Spears unveiled her new intimates collection at the New York Public Library–nothing says come-hither like a library card. But forget 50 Shades of Grey; Spears’ unmentionables took a girly girl approach with powder pink styles trimmed with noir lace. It’s Britney, bitch, but girlfriend’s showing off her softer side this time around.