Fall Fashion Preview
Casting aside rumors of an affair, Vera Wang concentrates on the shape of things to come
- Vera Wang gray collage dress with fringe tweed bodice and metallic brocade orgami petal skirt.Photo courtesy of Vera Wang
- Tangerine rose-printed chiffon evening robe, blouse, bra and jacquard cropped trouser would be perfect for singer Florence Welch.Photo Courtesy of Vera Wang
- Vera Wang black wool canvas V-neck sleeveless top, charcoal wool canvas bra, and black wool twill skirt with color-blocked side panels.Photo courtesy of Vera Wang
- Vera Wang stone rose jacquard gown with butterfly peplum and magenta rose printed chiffon skirt.Photo courtesy of Vera Wang
- Vera Wang ultra violet sequin beaded tank top with lavender rhinestone yoke and fuchsia metallic flower cloque pleated skirt.Photo courtesy of Vera Wang
- Vera Wang stone rose-printed chiffon blouse, fuchsia metallic flower cloque bra, and fuchsia metallic flower cloque pant with back slit.Photo courtesy of Vera Wang
Vera Wang is on the move. If designing bridal gowns, a namesake ready-to-wear collection, several lower-priced lines for Kohl's and chic skating costumes for Olympic skaters isn't enough, Wang recently revealed she plans to create outfits for the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders.
Is there anything she can't do?
A flowing tangerine rose-printed evening robe seems ready made for Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch.
Her latest collection, unveiled before a celebrity-studded audience at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, ranged from severe cocoon-shaped creations with exaggerated armholes, voluminous shapes and color-block panels to delicate brocade evening attire that incorporates origami folds, pleated peplums and lace insets.
A flowing tangerine rose-printed evening robe seems ready made for Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch.
Nearly every design features eye-catching shapes and designs that flare out at architectural angles. Yet the look isn't too severe, because everything has a lightness of being with Wang's deft touch.
Celebrities on the front row included Jada Pinkett Smith, John Legend, Christine Baranski, Renee Fleming and Evan Lysacek — the 27-year-old Olympic gold medal figure skater who has been linked romantically to the 63-year-old Wang.
In a conversation with fashion week founder Fern Mallis a few days after the show as part of an ongoing series of designer interviews, Wang, who is separated from her husband, denied having an affair with Lysacek.
"I'm his mentor, his true mentor," Wang said. "I hope for his ongoing life after sports."