We just got back from Fashion Week in New York City - always one of our favourite
events of the year because New York is without a doubt the most high-energy
place to be.
One of the great benefits of being
in New York are the fashionable people you see wherever you go. Runway shows
and trunk shows are great, but nothing beats authentic street style. The
highlight for us in this regard was our visit to the Met’s David Hockney
exhibition. The crowd was classy, elegant and very well-dressed. And since the
weather was relatively non-cooperative, we saw some of the most gorgeous winter
coats and boots.
But the Hockney exhibit brought us back to the upcoming spring/summer
season. We love the vibrancy of his art, the richness of his palate and the
positivity it exudes. It was a real treat.
And our Met visit came at just the right time too, because on March 1,
for the first time in over 70 years, the museum is instituting a mandatory $25
entry fee. Until now, it’s always operated as a “pay-what-you-can” attraction
with a suggested entry fee of $25. And surprise, surprise — patrons have been
choosing to pony up less. The good news is that the $25 ticket is good for
three days so no one feels pressure to see it all in one shot. That was a smart
decision.
From a clothing perspective, the
rich textures we saw in New York mirrored what we saw and bought on our
whirlwind January buying trip to Europe — Paris, Milan, Munich and Brussels in
18 days!
And speaking of the environment, green was definitely the “Couleur Du
Jour.” Apple green and olive green were the most prevalent, but the entire
spectrum was represented. Between that and the shades of blue, it was all very
positive.
Interestingly, we also saw a lot of plaid. In that way, there was
definitely a ’90’s feel to the show.
Now we’re back to the store and getting our clients ready for spring. If
you’re by, come say hi and take a peak at our new Spring collection.
