From the PR company:
“The Fall 2010 collection retrofits Tommy Hilfiger’s preppy heritage from 1985 for a dynamic new decade. All-American sportswear that is uncontrived and luxurious; casual but refined. Classics get a cheeky spin as conventional Ivy League looks turn sophisticated.
“The women’s collection is for the rose-cheeked co-ed turned successful entrepreneur who channels a young Katharine Hepburn- East Coast pedigree with a whole lot of sass…The charm is in the mix…Dashing between work and play, she knows that confidence and a little savvy go a long way.”
Classic American sportswear. Many of these pieces I felt, were a surprise (in a good way!) coming from Tommy Hilfiger, a brand that hasn’t had a lot of good press in recent years. (Sweatshop accusations; the sale of the company to a private group; lagging sales, etc.)
But what distinguishes this from say, Michael Kors or Ralph Lauren? (Less luxe, I suppose.)
There’s a bit of unevenness going on, and I would have liked to see a more tightly-edited collection, but still there are some very wearable, covetable pieces in the bunch. (Silvery-gray gown at the end? Spangled black jacket? Yowza!)
Plus, it was the final show at the Bryant Park Tents forever…like as in, final for ever and ever, since Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will be moving its venue to Lincolm Park come September. I would have loved to actually be inside and watch the show – but they were way over capacity, and while I was still standing in line to get in they closed the doors. I did meet a really cool girl with covetable Jil Sander booties while waiting in line – who works as a designer for the brand’s intimates line…and we had a fabulous time talking and bonding over her love of fine cuisine and our shared love of M.A.C. cosmetics. So I ended up watching the last show of the season on the TV monitors outside the venue.
What do you think of the pieces?
xoxox
Carly
(photos from Getty Images)
I love that this collection looks very wearable and attainable (one could totally thrift some of these looks…)
Thanks for the blog award!
I loved this collection, and I think it was the perfect show to end Fashion Week at Bryant Park – I almost cried leaving the tents for the last time there haha.
Anyway, I just stumbled onto your page & I love your blog! 🙂
– Audrey Allure <3
http://audreyallure.blogspot.com
I agree that the collection is nice but not as good as it could have been.
Also, I tagged you in the Happy 101 blogger award.
http://thefashionplanner.blogspot.com/2010/02/awards.html
I like the general look of the collection, but I really do feel that the pants are just ugly and unflattering. I was happy when we got away from hiphuggers and the waistlines of jeans started rising, but high-waisted AND shapeless AND too-short for most shoes? Ugh…it's like the worst of the 80s coming back to haunt us.
That being said…I am oohing over that last gown. Siver + sweetheart neckline is kind of my trademark 😉 And everything else is fab…men in sweaters = sexy!
myedit: Yes, I totally thought it was wearable but just distinct enough not to be boring! And you definitely deserve many awards as your blog is fab!
Audrey Allure: It was such a jam-packed crowd too! I felt tears well up as I left the tents for the last time (though Ive only been for 2 Fashion Weeks) it was still so emotional.
Thank you for the props and glad you found my blog!
Midnight Cowgirl: Thanks so much! (Will post this soon.) You are so sweet!
Cathryn: Yes, I loved the last gown too. High-waisted, messed-up crotch, too short pegged, tapered pants need to die right now! Please, Mr. Hilfiger, hope you are listening!
Thanks for your comments, ladies!
xoxox
Carly