Pantone's Meadowlark was my anchor piece when I was outfit planning for Thursday. If you want to read about how I styled my Outfit, then Click HERE.
After I had dressed and was ready to step out, it was raining. Why do I never check the weather forecast properly, I mumbled as I drove downtown. I had missed KCFW last season, so it was so good to see some of my favorite familiar faces once again.
My top picks of the evening were House of Pamela Renee,Wear Liv and Hannah Kristina Designs. Let's take for a detailed recap of the evening.
I am a self-confessed Body Positive champion. I have been a size zero for many years, till I became a Mom. Now I am happy and comfortable being a size 4. But in this transition, I did have to fight off my share of body-shamers. So when an evening of runway shows at fashion week, begins with a plus size designer, I think that's a great stride towards the whole body positivity movement. A beautifully curated plus size collection, by Whitney Jones - Wear Liv, was the perfect start to this season's Fashion Week adventures for me. Dr. Amber Botros slays in this red hot number, which is just magnificent. The touch of tropical colors, interspersed with jewel tones, was refreshing. Jones has a way with fluidity and fabrics, which makes her quite unique. Brownie points, when one of your friends, slays the runway, in the show.Go, Antonia Martin!
I have a preschooler, who loves everything about the solar system, and galaxies beyond us. Its one of our favorite bedtime stories. Tonya Pesch's line Nokota Style brought the galaxy to the runway. A largely monochrome collection, inspired by the celestial forces and accessorized with the aptest hairstyle - space buns. Loved the variety in the collection with its cropped pants, fringed jackets, layering vest and flowy long dresses. Can I plan my Fall holiday now, please?
A designer who has her own song! When the models of Pamela Renee took the runway, one couldn't help but notice the custom song. Being married to a musician, I could tell that it was a good song.
Coming back to the collection, Pamela Renee has a way with textures, which is very rare and carves out its own aesthetic niche. From the creams to the browns, she took us on a Fall-perfect journey. Did I mention that not only did she have womenswear, but also menswear in her collection?
The next designer was Overland Park-based Rachel Pollak, with her line Rachel Pollak Designs. Her designs embody a great integration of classic and modern fashion. She brought in fur, slits and cutouts, ruching and so much more. You might have heard of over the thigh boots, but Rachel brought in, over the thigh cutouts, in her collection. And the fact that Fall florals are here to stay, was so evident in her floral paneled dress.
Oak Park Mall took the runway next with cute and sassy outfits for kids, styled by American Girl, Disney, h&M kids, and Justice. I was surely taking notes of what I can add to my daughter's next shopping list.
After the kids, it was the turn for the men to take the runway at KCFW. West Frens by designer Lydia Loya proved her niche with tailored menswear suitings. Color blocking for Spring-Summer has been quite popular, but West Frens brought in color blocking for Fall-Winter in menswear, with military greens, camel, greys, and black. Fashion forward but relevant with a touch of fun, for the millennial man.
Iowa based Hannah Swanson took the runway with her line - Hannah Kristina Designs, specializing in evening wear for women. Evening wear need not just be your gowns, was what the designer stood for. Her collection played with sheer details, and rich tones, it played fitted with flowy, it played monochromes with color. Loved her play with greys and midnight blue. Clearly one of my top picks of the evening.
Last but not the least, was Lenzanita Couture, by designer Anita Kealey., who has been a strong proponent of sustainable fashion. She created a collection of contrasts with textures and color, using re-purposed materials. Loved how the collection started off with citron tones and wool, to give way to grey lace. It started off with a more casual ready to wear vibe, to finally end with haute couture. A fitting finale to the evening!
Huge Thank You to KCFW and all the sponsors for the amazing Media Swag Bag !
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