New York Runway Report
Tory Burch springs some fashion surprises and next hot gold accessory
- Tory Burch gold foil embroidered linen burlap dress.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch stripe-print embroidered cotton top, stripe-print smocked-and-embroidered cotton skirt.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch metallic gold wedge heel inspired by a piece of natural bark.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch guipure lace caftan.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch iridescent-yarn-panel wool top and floral pattern iridescent fil coupe organza skirt.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch guipure lace caftan.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch wool sweater, graphic-pattern cotton jacquard pant.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch floral fil a coupé and metallic-silk tunic dress.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch stripe-print embroidered cotton shirt, fringed tweed wrap skirt.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch floral-pattern iridescent fil coupe organza dress and lace trim silk georgette slip.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
- Tory Burch cotton sweater, guipure lace shorts.Photo courtesy of Tory Burch
As a designer, Tory Burch keeps evolving. Her spring 2016 collection, unveiled at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week, features a lot of the looks that have made the brand one of the hottest and fastest-growing around: signature tunics, wrap skirts, embroidered shirts, preppy shift dresses, and knit jacquard caftans with a bohemian traveler vibe.
But it also offered some surprises. Urban-looking wrap skirts in perforated leather or iridescent organza, a strapless evening gown embellished with intricate gold foil embroidery, and metallic tunic dresses with a glittery sheen that still manage to maintain Burch's relaxed, effortless attitude.
"I'm really interested in the weights and the general feel [of the fabric]," Burch said. "I did really focus on that. I wanted it to be referencing where we started and who we are and really be our DNA — but take it further."
Accessories are strong points of the Burch empire, and this time she unveiled handbags in colorful orange and periwinkle fringe, knit jacquards, macrame with light-refracting pearls, and opalescent painted vachetta leather. Several looks were enhanced by chunky oxidized jewelry — collar necklaces, drop earrings, cuffs, and rings — and necklaces featuring pearls disguised as enamel flower buds.
A square-toe slingback with a futuristic metallic gold wedge heel that Burch said was inspired by a slice of natural bark is among the most eye-catching footwear of the season. It's likely to be a hot item come spring.
