The Row F/W 11.12 New York

**ChrissyM** · 15-02-2011

Quote:

It all began, lest we forget, with a deceptively simple-looking, but actually French-seamed, soft, drapey tee. The Row, the brainchild of Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, started there because it pinpointed the territory of their own personal style; something utilitarian yet also able to be elevated to whole new heights, as comfortable—quite literally—when worn with vintage couture as when thrown together with ratty old biker leathers and leggings. They’ve moved on, of course, to a quite staggering degree, to the extent that you can sit in their Chelsea studio early on a Monday morning, and see clothes of such ineffable cool and elegance and agelessness and think, well, why couldn’t they produce one of the very best collections of New York thus far?

“We wanted to have fun with it all,” said Mary-Kate. “To play with the furs, and the accessories.” So, what better way to play than to wear a belted, voluminous leopard-print goatskin coat or cap-sleeved, tightly waisted, full-skirted taupe wool dress, than with chunky cream socks, needlepoint slippers, and a fox-pelt head wrap that looks like the kind of hat Ara Gallant might have whipped up? And then also play everything down, instead, with a chic (sorry, I know, isn’t everything in fashion, but there really is no other word for it) claret Persian lamb jacket and velvet cropped pants, or a loose black chiffon T-shirt dress with panels of black beading, worn with tiny shorts, a nascent trend of the past few days (both on the runways, and surprisingly, given the weather, on photo-bloggers outside the shows alike). The Row touched on the return to opulence that has been firing and furring up the New York fall runways, but they’re still thinking the same utilitarian way they did with that tee. The long alligator gloves, for instance are gloriously practical: The reverse side is in leather, so you can happily tap at an iPad, iPhone, or iPod whilst staying warm. Genius.

just posting bigger images..

style.com

**ChrissyM** · 15-02-2011

style.com

LagerfeldBoy · 15-02-2011

That last fur look in post #5......

**ChrissyM** · 15-02-2011

style.com

**ChrissyM** · 15-02-2011

style.com

CosiDiModa · 15-02-2011

I'm pleasently surprised!

JunyaSchick · 15-02-2011

^me too... I'm seeing big big improvements from past collections... do you if they have hired new people for their team?

paintitblack · 15-02-2011

I adore this collection, very elegant

edsbgrl · 15-02-2011

Its very well done. I'm truly impressed.

**Meg** · 15-02-2011

You can see a lot of 20s influence in the cuts and shapes (including the trousers) - gorgeous. Really like a 20's Katherine Hepburn look. Loving some of the subtle asian influences as well. And the belts! The belts are great

Valentine27 · 15-02-2011

Very smart, intelligent, this is so Olsen. I definitely love it.

mackos · 15-02-2011

I must say I'm pleasantly surprised too. I never paid much attention to their collections but wow, most of this is delicious.

I just adore those alligator gloves, especially the burgundy version on Monika. So gorgeous!

afterrhours · 15-02-2011

I love the 1920s inspiration, especially the fringe earrings. The neutral colored looks are the best for me.

Label Basher · 16-02-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by mackos

I must say I'm pleasantly surprised too. I never paid much attention to their collections but wow, most of this is delicious.

I just adore those alligator gloves, especially the burgundy version on Monika. So gorgeous!

Ditto. Exactly how I feel. It's a strong collection.

Chris_Couture05 · 16-02-2011

Im not crazy about all some of the fur but that aside this is an great collection. Im am far beyond impressed. This collection shows that they have a high level of taste.

FAQ	Calendar	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read	Rules	Links	Mobile	How to Join

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

15-02-2011	2
ChrissyM girl who fell to earth Mod Squad Leader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Gender: femme Posts: 18,339	style.com __________________ ♥ tFS 2013 READING CHALLENGE ♥┃CURRENTLY READING ▸ The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach┃COMPLETED ▶ 5 of 25┃

15-02-2011	3
LagerfeldBoy V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hollywood Gender: homme Posts: 3,869	That last fur look in post #5...... __________________ Forever and Ever: Snejana/Anabela/Natasha/Anja/Britt/Kasia/Sasha/Magdalena/Raquel/Hanne G./Freja/Mariacarla/Anna S./Tatiana/Katie F./Shu Pei/Erin W./Karlie/Bette/Constance/Elsa S.TUMBLR BLOG

15-02-2011	6
CosiDiModa front row Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Gender: femme Posts: 211	I'm pleasently surprised!

15-02-2011	7
JunyaSchick trendsetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 1,349	^me too... I'm seeing big big improvements from past collections... do you if they have hired new people for their team?

15-02-2011	8
paintitblack trendsetter Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 1,045	I adore this collection, very elegant

15-02-2011	9
edsbgrl scenester Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 54	Its very well done. I'm truly impressed. __________________ http://www.kholaskloset.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/kholaskloset.com

15-02-2011	10
Meg inspired contemplation Mod Squad Leader Join Date: May 2003 Location: London by way of North America Gender: femme Posts: 17,056	You can see a lot of 20s influence in the cuts and shapes (including the trousers) - gorgeous. Really like a 20's Katherine Hepburn look. Loving some of the subtle asian influences as well. And the belts! The belts are great

15-02-2011	11
Valentine27 V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lille, France Gender: femme Posts: 6,600	Very smart, intelligent, this is so Olsen. I definitely love it. __________________ Twitter @VBacz Tumblr Models-in-Paris

15-02-2011	12
mackos Alluring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suburbs Gender: homme Posts: 13,650	I must say I'm pleasantly surprised too. I never paid much attention to their collections but wow, most of this is delicious. I just adore those alligator gloves, especially the burgundy version on Monika. So gorgeous! __________________ dreams, jazz and minimalism Querelle les images

15-02-2011	13
afterrhours tfs star Join Date: Aug 2009 Gender: femme Posts: 1,647	I love the 1920s inspiration, especially the fringe earrings. The neutral colored looks are the best for me.

16-02-2011	15
Chris_Couture05 backstage pass Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michiagn Gender: homme Posts: 549	Im not crazy about all some of the fur but that aside this is an great collection. Im am far beyond impressed. This collection shows that they have a high level of taste. __________________ "Dior, darling. Always Dior." Emma Frost Last edited by Chris_Couture05; 16-02-2011 at 03:36 PM.