Michael Kors’ collection for NYFW “returned to his haute sportswear roots, full of cozy dressing classics, timeless outerwear and equestrian élan” (wwd.com). Similarly to Marc Jacobs, he too mixed plaids and neutral colors, especially brown and black to make knit sweaters, skirts, and pants. There were also more business-like and basic jackets and dresses, but they had a unique element to them, such as fringe or fur. Kors collection consisted mostly of women’s clothing, but he created a few menswear outfits that complemented each look. He loves the concept of gender fluid clothing, or clothing that appeals to and can be worn by both genders. It was also noted that none of the models wore heels, and instead wore riding boots.
His very first show in the fall of 1984, he had a man and woman walk down the runway wearing the same cashmere jacket and pants. At the time, fashion was either strictly for men or for women, not both. It was a far fetched idea then, but now almost 40 years later, it is a reality. People no longer question seeing gender fluid clothing, and Kors wanted to finally make it happen and be a part of this new “norm.”
I personally liked this collection because of the inspiration behind it. Kors put a fun twist on business casual and added a touch of his roots with the equestrian aspect, which also touched on this season’s “country-chic” theme. He also creates for people, not just men and not just women. He knows when to add more feminine or delicate features or when to not. Lastly, Kors even got points for sustainability, as he mentioned he used recycled polyester and viscose, and made sequins out of recycled plastic bottles. This was definitely an amazing collection and a great show!
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