Michael Kors S/S 11 New York

[loladonna]

I love the combo of the nude belts with the bright colors.

 

[ari94]

Michael disappointed me this season. Some pieces were ok such as the swimsuit but overall the collection did not catch my attention. He said the clothes were for relaxing but I don't see how that translates into the collection. I don't think I would be able to relax in half of the clothes he sent out.

 

[Squizree]

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Which is what's allowing him to sell like crazy and afford his own vacation/jet set lifestyle

I'm sure he could still achieve that with a moderate change in aesthetic. Some people would argue that Kors lacks the imagination to do that though...
But ultimately this is why New York fashion week has become so dull. The designers just don't seem to be developing anymore. Ralph Lauren, Diane VF, Oscar dLR, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Anna Sui, Vera Wang. These are all designers who have permanently contributed to fashion in one way or another but we rarely see any sort of attempt to experiment with something new. Don't get me wrong though I still find their clothes beautiful.

 

[ari94]

I agree with the last post. It seems like many American designers are scared to step out of their comfort zone. I'm always expecting to see something completely different every season from the designers but never really happens. I still love all the clothes they send out.

 

[balmain1914]

Simplicity is great...That's my thought too.

 

[mikeijames]

I'm sure he could still achieve that with a moderate change in aesthetic. Some people would argue that Kors lacks the imagination to do that though...
But ultimately this is why New York fashion week has become so dull. The designers just don't seem to be developing anymore. Ralph Lauren, Diane VF, Oscar dLR, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Anna Sui, Vera Wang. These are all designers who have permanently contributed to fashion in one way or another but we rarely see any sort of attempt to experiment with something new. Don't get me wrong though I still find their clothes beautiful.

they're called the establishment for a reason. i'd add narcisco rodriguez, calvin klein, isaac mizrahi, marc jacobs, tommy hilfiger (among others) to this list. they're the tent poles holding up new york fashion week allowing the innovation we see from the younger brands to thrive and come up. there'd be no alexander wang without diane von furstenberg. there'd be no derek lam without michael kors. there'd be no jason wu without narciso rodriguez.

 

[mikeijames]

while i think the iconic michael kors collection from fall/winter 2010-2011 holds a special place in my heart like the retrospectives we've seen in recent years from everyone valentino, jean-paul gaultier, and others, this collection strikes me as one of the most bold attempts from michael kors we've seen in years. yes, it has all of the michael kors' hallmarks: sportswear with a sense of ABSOLUTE luxury, pieces made for the life of the jet set, and the easy, effortless glamour that comes with a dress that throws on as easily as a tank top. also, i'm enamored with all of these knits. in many ways, this collection hearkens back to his work at celine at the early part of last decade. it has an international feel, but it's american in spirit and ease.

 

[CosiDiModa]

I like the collection. Simple, classic, chic etc. I would wear alot of pieces from this collection

 

[Escale Cherie II]

I love some of the dresses and swim, and the green and pink. That’s it.

 

[Squizree]

they're called the establishment for a reason. i'd add narcisco rodriguez, calvin klein, isaac mizrahi, marc jacobs, tommy hilfiger (among others) to this list. they're the tent poles holding up new york fashion week allowing the innovation we see from the younger brands to thrive and come up. there'd be no alexander wang without diane von furstenberg. there'd be no derek lam without michael kors. there'd be no jason wu without narciso rodriguez.

But Jason Wu and Derek Lam are the new Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez, they're just as dull if not even more.

 

[Donatello89]

i love green, and green materials are really great !!!

 

[mikeijames]

But Jason Wu and Derek Lam are the new Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez, they're just as dull if not even more.

and one day, someone from their design staff will convince investors to let them start their own line. those investors will expect a return on their investment in the form of sales and their designs will also become "dull" so that they can sell. and the fashion cycle will start all over again.

 

[LoraV]

I know he have great taste, but he could use his own advice that he gives in PR- Don't be so safe!
I love the coats and some pieces. But the whole collection, quite boring.

 

[softgrey]

while i think the iconic michael kors collection from fall/winter 2010-2011 holds a special place in my heart like the retrospectives we've seen in recent years from everyone valentino, jean-paul gaultier, and others, this collection strikes me as one of the most bold attempts from michael kors we've seen in years. yes, it has all of the michael kors' hallmarks: sportswear with a sense of ABSOLUTE luxury, pieces made for the life of the jet set, and the easy, effortless glamour that comes with a dress that throws on as easily as a tank top. also, i'm enamored with all of these knits. in many ways, this collection hearkens back to his work at celine at the early part of last decade. it has an international feel, but it's american in spirit and ease.

isn't it ironic that the NEW celine is basically all about american sportswear...
which is what he is all about...?

it's just too bad that he can't manage to do it with the european flair that phoebe philo has...
i guess he just doesn't have that sensibility...
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*i mean...seriously...

what is with the astro turf skirt?!?!...

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i know he's all about americana...but that's taking it a bit far, no?...

 

[jf813]

I love the jewel tones! Nice work Michael!

 

[jf813]

BTW...I have to disagree about Celine. It's not at all about American sportswear but more about refined Parisian chic.

 

[yukok]

Somewhat unrelated to the whole discussion about American sportswear, but I think that MK's color selection was great. That's what I'm noticing the most as I look at these photos.