TOMMY HILFIGER X GIGI HADID FALL 2016

TOMMY HILFIGER X GIGI HADID FALL 2016

Fashion maverick, Tommy Hilfiger collaborated with model of the moment Gigi Hadid for his Fall 2016 collection. The presentation  was held at South Street Seaport, New York with an elaborate carnival theme which included a games arcade and a Ferris wheel. With a flock of stars including Taylor Swift and her posse in attendance the highly anticipated show did not disappoint. The buy now, wear now instant gratification phenomenon was on offer with pieces hitting stores and online worldwide immediately. The collection focused on Hadid's personal off duty style with several design styles evident in the mix, think festival chic, nautical, sporting luxe, music groupie and femme fatale.

Hadid opened the show in a navy and white, shrunken, Sergeant Peppers inspired jacket. Regimental accents featured throughout. A relaxed, scoop neck tank in white was knotted nonchalantly at the navel and starred an anchor, rope motif emblazoned with Hilfiger's initials. A fringed bandana graced the neck. Black, leather skinny pants were a sizzling addition, gold zippers accenting the sleek silhouette.

Victoria's Secret model, Stella Maxwell took to the runway in a barely there, lighter than air, plunging navy tunic. A baby doll arabesque complete with poetic sleeves ignited the ships wheel, star spangled, printed chiffon fabric. Ebony, thigh high socks complete with double row gold glitter band were a great alternative to Hadid's preferred Stuart Weitzman 'Highland' over-the-knee boots and a much more attainable price point.

Sportswear heated up the the catwalk, Luna Bijl making an impact in a 90s revived, electric cobalt, silk satin boxers, plastered with nautical motifs throughout which were layered to signature Hilfiger briefs with the waist band peeking cheekily below the navel. A body baring, navy, sports mesh crop top was paired to the boxers which were married to a plush, knee length, statement, midnight fur coat finalised by two white fur bands on the cuffs. The staple fringed bandana continued to be the accessory of choice.

High octane energy was prevalent on a boyfriend, leather, bomber jacket punctuated by gold star insignia and T.H initials. Perfect attire for Hadid watching from the sidelines as current squeeze Zayn Malik performs to the screaming throngs of young girls galore. Skimpy, denim, distressed cut offs, knotted anchor tee and ribbed thigh high socks concluded the youth driven ensemble.

Other key garments included rustic cable knits in shades of vanilla, sweaters in micro proportions worn as dresses for a  'Just threw this on' approach and cropped, boxy college inspired sweaters evoking 90s R&B powerhouse sensations.

A paparazzi worthy collection sure to entice Gigi's cult social media following looking to emulate Hadid's everyday style.

By Courtney Jones.