Runway Recap: Rachel Comey F/W 2012

Who: Rachel Comey’s fall collection featured lots of familiar motives, including easy shapes, neutral hues and slightly boxy proportions.

What: Rachel’s design aesthetic is anchored in making basic staples (pieces you already have in your closet) look stylish through her intricate attention to detail. Black-trim trouser socks, lace and leather accents and peek-a-boo corsets aid the collection in striking a perfect balance between indie and chic.

How:

Hayward cape pullover, metallic Topshop shirt, Topshop panelled leggings, F21 studded oxfords

Dex striped sweater, H&M leather skirt, BCBG booties

Warehouse sweater, metallic Topshop skirt, H&M shoes

(left) J. Crew dress, (right) Topshop tunic, Steve Madden mary-janes

Just Because: Happily, the show streamed live from Rachel’s website. Here’s a bit of buzz from yesterday’s showing.

Photo Credit 1, 2

Stay tuned! Fashion week officially launches tomorrow with a slew of exciting runway shows.
I’ll be recapping my favorites on the blog and can’t wait to hear yours, too!

*Fashion Dictionary: F/W stands for Fall/Winter; the collections that designers are currently showing in New York during Fashion Week.