DKNY Resort 2014

DKNY Resort 2014

Donna Karan's DKNY line was a heady mix of sporting luxe paired with clean, minimalistic lines. Athleticism was updated in iridescent sheens comprising of sequins and sumptuous leathers.

The opening look consisted of a floor sweeping, black chiffon maxi skirt complete with devore lace front panel and opaque mini worn underneath. This resulted in an ethereal effect. The skirt was juxtaposed by an athletic, track team, mesh tank emblazoned, college style, 'New York DKNY Donna Karan!'. A tuxedo jacket with leather lapels concluded the look.

Masculine tailoring was prevalent on an oversized, textural parka. A cocoon silhouette with sloping shoulders was twinned with a streamlined, single button vest worn with sleek, tailored trouser and crisp white shirt featuring decorative, embellished collar.

A track and field inspired sweater featured blouson leather detail and lace fluted sleeves and torso. Lace continued onto flared trousers with built in bike shorts putting a modern spin on athleticism. A boiled wool, heavily structured cape coat was a strong arabesque, dominating the collection. A dapper knit and chiffon rosette formation, a-line skirt accompanied the look.

Burnished metals played a key role in the collection. They were updated offering plenty of panache, think metallic bronze, crew neck shift complete with black cotton ribbed cuffs adding a utilitarian edge. A gold, sequin bomber jacket was a lustrous addition teamed with a subtle peg leg trouser. Sequins also made an appearance on a knee length, a-line skirt. A glamorous night time inclusion with thigh high split adding the correct dosage of sex appeal. The skirt was toned down with a baseball cap, oozing with effortlessness. A matte gold leather bomber jacket is sure to get you noticed.

A vibrant jolt of cobalt made its way onto a 3 piece ensemble comprising of asymmetrical neckline, hemline dress worn over a chiffon skirt. Layering continued with a colour block, tuxedo jacket, single breasted complete with welt pockets and black contrasting lapel.

Monochromatic track pants with white piping detail were a mod addition brimming of casual cool. Track pants were married with a black blazer featuring stark white lapels, welt pockets and a mesh sports tank. Track and field gets sensual and steamy modernized with an enduring maturity. Turn up the heat, no sweat required!

By Courtney Jones.