OVERALL TREND: Let’s see – Aspen! Fur! Sun on the slopes! If none of this sounds new, that’s because it isn’t. Michael Kors has been doing the same fall winter collections for about a dozen years now – and no one expects him to do anything different. He’s not a guy who pushes the envelope or ever gets creative with design – he lives cashmere, fur, and American sportswear a la Halston, and that’s THAT. His gowns plunge and slink, he works in all neutrals: grey and camel and black and brown – and he is at least consistent to his vision of American women (Ali MacGraw in “Love Story” is where he seems to be locked). His clothes are chic and would never make anyone look anything but a lady – but a slightly boring lady. But still a lady.
COLORS: Grey, camel, black, brown. We like the suede skirts in neutrals with white sweaters – very 70′s student in the Northeast. We like the berets. There’s fur on everything, which is what makes this a very Aspen or Gstaad collection. There’s even a fur skirt, in fox – tell us THAT’S flattering! We don’t think so. Still, it might work at Mr. Chow’s. This is for the would-be horsey set. The real horsey set is wearing Hermes. And Zoran.
BEAUTY: Off the face hair, pulled into a ponytail rather messily. This woman’s too rich to brush her hair. Peachy lip, peachy pink eye. The girls looked better when they had white wool berets or caps on.
RELEVANCE TO HOLLYWOOD: Those slinky jersey gowns, particularly the one in molten gold, are nice – with giant plunging necklines. Of course, Halston – the real Halston – did them better, but these are good for those who like to slink down a red carpet. But quite honestly, your average “Project Runway” contestant could make a more imaginative gown. But probably not cut it so well – or tailor it so perfectly. With Kors, you always get what you pay for. Even though it never changes, that’s not such a bad thing. And leg warmers over sandals? This is a good look for a ballet class – but not for L.A.
