Lyn Devon S/S 10 New York

[larien]

Lyn Devon took a well-worn reference—Roman Holiday-era Audrey Hepburn—for her Americans Abroad collection, but she worked it with a light, fresh touch. Consciously or not, the mood read Geoffrey Beene. The American master's legacy of optimistic "optic play" could be traced in the pairing of a bias-skirted dress with a striped drawstring-waisted topper, and there was something balletic about the tea-length dresses. "There's romance in this collection that hasn't been there before," Devon explained.

This designer's hardly interested in frilly femininity, though (a digital rose print on acid green had bite), and while she succeeded in softening things up for Spring, she did so without abandoning her trademark sporty elements or the tomboyish tailoring she introduced last Fall. In fact, Devon's toppers almost stole the show. How to choose between an organdy windowpane balmacaan, a smart waterproof poncho, or a classic rain slicker reworked in papery yellow leather? Take one of each. The economy will thank you.

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[KarlBear]

Not the most original collection, but I like it, especially the colors. The last dress is pretty unflattering though.

 

[frieda]

Audrey had a lot more style than offered in this collection. Though, I admit, I have a hankering for florals and that dress fits the bill.

 

[Crying Diamonds]

Some very sharp skirts, the best piece is the blue dress, wonderful colour.

 

[liberty33r1b]

nothing really new in this collection, the dresses are nice though.

 

[larien]

Just newer clothes for people to wear. We can't expect all designers to start new trends every season

 

[saann]

that striped dress is really gorgeous..


I really like the bold colours she chose especially the blue

 

[FogUponLA]

I think it's pretty nice. Great, saturated colors. At least it's not like every other collection we're surely going to see this season in NY - Harem pants, big shoulders, etc....

 

[Susann]

love the blue!

 

[peacelover142002]

There are some really cute things here. The green dress and the bright blue pants are beautiful. I could totally see Audrey Hepburn wearing some of these things in Roman Holiday, if it was set in the 80s. Love the models' makeup as well.

 

[rouge_red]

some stunning pieces and i do love the heels... i like the materials she used.

 

[lyyoxball]

the blue one is stunning!