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Banana Favorites: NYFW Spring 2015 Ready To Wear

The Bananas are experimenting life changes and have been crazy busy lately. In fact, a bicoastal blog is coming up. Stay tuned. Nonetheless, we always have time to watch Fashion Week’s shows and review them. It’s one of our favorite ways to see upcoming designers and anticipate trends.

Last week, New York opened fashion week and so far we’ve been impressed. These were our favorite collections:

MILLY

I honestly wasn’t aware of this brand. This collection made me quite aware of it by standing out from every other one. Mixing fabrics and trends was what made it so interesting. Sports bra looking crops paired with formal skirts and sheer beautiful tops with jogger pants for example. She didn’t use lots of color but the colorful pieces were right on point. The strappy basic heels were perfectly picked to style the collection.

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MICHAEL KORS

I’ve said it a couple of times, but Michael Kors hasn’t disappointed me for the past seasons. This collection in particular is one of my favorites from all the ones I’ve seen of MK. Very fresh, very spring. His magazine ads featuring a couple, luggage and an airplane or cars are very true to his collections. They always remind me of some getaway. MK always uses lots of white and yellow, which are two of my favorite colors right now for apparel. What made me love this collection was the flower sheer fabric. BEAUTIFUL! So beautiful, that pairing it up with basic shirts was all that was needed. Keep it sunny MK!

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BAND OF OUTSIDERS

Even though it was not presented in a runway, I really liked this collection and felt it would be a cool one to post. It’s very true to what a READY TO WEAR collection should be like. I personally would wear every single one of this looks for a Sunday Funday date. I kinda loved that the pictures were shown with construction materials and workers. It’s so effortless and yet so well thought, trendy and cool.

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BCBG MAX AZRIA

Have I mentioned I’m very into white, blush and peach color enough? The color palette of BCBG Max Azria’s collection was what I liked the most of it. Simplicity and structure are part of BCBC Max Azria’s trademark, this time they were present in the runway along a bohemian touch as well as a sportswear one.

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Oscar De La Renta always has stunning, mind blowing pieces and then, in my opinion, a couple of ugly ones. Sometimes, the bad ones outnumber the great ones. For SS ’15 season, definitely the stunning pieces won. Ultra feminine and classy as usual, but this time with a younger vibe to it. I specially loved the pastel gingham pieces with lace. The styling with the sporty sandals was a very trendy move and the metallic oxfords looked so cool as well. The fact that crop tops are still strong for next year makes me a happier person, I’m still such a fan.

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DELPOZO

Oh, Delpozo. The Madrid based designer has become one my favorites and doesn’t seize to amaze me every season. Always very forward and couture-like, the pieces from this collection each one was a piece of art. Structured jackets and tops, ultra wide legged trousers, sheers and embellishments dominated this runway. The last tulle pieces were so dreamy. I look at this collection again and again, still can’t get over it.

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The New York runways already set a high standard. Can’t wait for the next of Fashion Week to come!

Banana Favorites from NYFW: Womenswear

Although NYFW kind of disappointed me since I just liked one or two collections as a whole, I did like some looks. These were my favorite.

Hope London, Paris & Milan turn up better. Stay tuned for our favorites!

BCBG MAX AZRIA SPRING 2014 

I’ve always been a fan of oversized pieces, so this collection was interesting for me. I liked the digital floral prints and unexpected cut outs.

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ALEXANDER WANG SPRING 2014

Definitely one of my favorites. Loved the menswear inspiration in the pieces and the logos were a big win. They made this collection stand out from the rest. The chunky, mule like shoes looked really cool as well.

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DKNY SPRING 2014 

I actually enjoyed this one very much. Celebrating the label’s 25th anniversary, this collection was representative of a city with the streetwear staples, track pants & body suits. I usually like things that give me nostalgia and the patchwork in the denim & overalls did it for me (Bananas DIY coming soon!) Usually I hate tennis shows with dresses, but it worked  here. I also loved the sheer dresses and even the taxi/graffiti background.

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MICHAEL KORS SPRING 2014

Weird. I’m not a big Michael Kors fan. But these looks scream: RESORT. I’d pack them to go to a vacation in Cabo. And how cute is that flower green bathing suit? 

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2014

Please note: I did NOT like this show at all. It didn’t make sense to me. But I did like these looks and specially that tulle skirt with the boots. Ironic that my favorite look from NYFW came from such messy collection.

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PROENZA SCHOULER SPRING 2014

This one had me at the shoes. I NEED THEM IN MY CLOSET!!!! One of my favorites as well. Loved the prints and metallic details.

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RED VALENTINO SPRING 2014

And last but definitely not least (I loved loved loved this one!) is this Red Valentino collection that transports me to a fairy tale. Delicate florals, polka dots, bows and ballerina flats are combined to make a truly girly girly, beautiful spring collection.

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