DKNY with a Dash of Celine

I didn’t like this collection. Newsboy caps, abstract colour blocking that looked like something from the 80’s but was rendered in shades of brown from the 70’s. There was a cool sleeveless jacket squared off at the shoulders and a brown suede jacket with chocolate leather sleeves.

This is the about the forth collection I’ve seen with leather trimmed coats and they can all thank Phoebe Philo who’s spring show featured the same trim. They can also thank her for the various shades of tan I’m seeing everywhere including DKNY. One look even felt a bit Balenciaga with the pleated skirts and abstract lines. The shoes were brogue platforms. The bags were mostly ugly, edged with zippers and had more abstract brown lines and squares.

DKNY SPRING 2010

DKNY offered up plenty of chic this season. Soft jackets, dresses with waist defining wraps and jumpsuits in beige and grey. This served as a canvas for some eye-catching floral done in some stunning colour combinations. The accessories were spot on too. Chain-trimmed bags and strappy, criss-cross heels in subtle yet poppy colours.

Funnily there were bike shorts or possibly Spanx worn under shorts and dresses that came in black, pink and nude. A white jacket with black lapels created an interesting look and a cropped, rolled trouser is everywhere in NY and DKNY was no exception. All in all this was comfort clothing you can wear with confidence.