Michael Kors Fall 2013

Michael Kors Fall 2013

American King of sleek tailoring, sporting luxe, Michael Kors produced a collection rich in athleticism with a strong nod to scuba and motor sport references.

Karmen Pedaru emerged on the runway in a cobalt, neoprene, sloping shoulder, structured shell top featuring enlarged black leather placket paired with a midi length skirt with provocative thigh high split detail. Sunglasses resplendent of oversized safety goggles were the shades of choice. Accessories included white pointy court shoes complete with black elastic ankle strap, ruched elbow length leather gloves and a clean, minimalistic lady like satchel.

New Yorkers will rejoice at the abundance of wardrobe staples on offer.Chic separates working effortlessly from day to night. Classic,signature Kors hallmark features were apparent on garments including boiled wool double breasted coats and fine rib turtleneck sweaters. Jet setters with an appetite for luxurious pieces will flock to stores for covet worthy cashmere knits.

Bold,striking canary yellow highlighted a colour block zip shell top complete with trompe loeil effect panelling, drawing attention to the waist this was paired with a cuffed man style, relaxed trouser. 

Camouflage proved popular again this season as seen previously on various Michael Kors totes, bowling bags, hobos and clutch handbags. This time it came in the form of a khaki, mink fur, blanket wrap, a stellar piece overflowing with style and class. This was modelled by catwalk comeback sensation, Australian model, Catherine McNeil. The look was twinned with black knee length skirt featuring libidinous, thigh split zipper detail, a fine black rib turtleneck knit and a black waist cincher belt featuring gold hardware.

Peplums were a driving force in the collection and are here to stay for yet another season. Flattering peplums graced a royal blue sleeveless body con dress, tweed pencil skirt, leather ponti bustier dress and charcoal ribbed knit 3/4 sleeve crew neck midi length dress. Closing runway looks which comprised of black figure hugging ponti mini dresses with taffeta peplum overlay and mullet train in varying hues including canary yellow, cobalt blue and punchy fluoro orange.Karlie Kloss closed the show in a racer front, crystal encrusted mini dress with black taffeta variation.

A utilitarian, cobalt parka with black fur hood detail was a practical addition perfect for pounding the pavement on those chilly New York mornings, as was a cobalt anorak with black patent leather trimmings and funnel collar paired with two tonal textural matte leather and patent leather gloves.

Sporting references crept in on slouch silhouettes, leather perforated luxe track pants complete with large leather pockets and trousers featuring black racing stripe detail. Moto cross connotations were distinctly displayed on a metallic, quilted, Peter Pan collared jacket, shell tops and a black free flowing midi length skirt.

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By Courtney Jones.