• The New York Fashion Week Inspired T-Shirt

    Not to be dramatic or anything, but I made my first ever purchase from the fashion brand known as Zara and I am pretty proud of it! Shopping at Zara may seem like something that is pretty casual to some people, but to me it was a moment I will never forget. Ever since the age of about eleven I have loved the fashion brand Zara. This love was not spurred on just from the fabulous fashion that they have, but also because of the women I looked up to who wore this brand. Exhibit A: The Duchess of Cambridge (A.K.A. Kate Middleton)! Kate Middleton has been a source of…

  • Michael Kors Fall 2019

    I’m going to be honest here. This collection from Michael Kors was unlike anything we had ever seen from him before. Normally, Kors keeps it pretty simple, sleek, and clean. This collection saw a complete 180, and what his unique sense of retro was. This New York Fashion Week provided a lot of modern takes on retro which is fun and also sometimes a little distracting. Although you all know I love a good throwback, I felt like this particular collection was a bit messy. The overuse of mixing prints and just how loud some of them were really made this collection feel heavy. Now, there is nothing wrong in…

  • Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2019 Ready-to-Wear Collection

    Of all of the collections that were shown at New York Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren’s may be the most sophisticated one of all. The set signed what like a little world of its own. It was a very aesthetically pleasing collection filled with a timeless color pallet. However wonder the set and most of these designs were, for a ready-to-wear collection there were only truly a few of these designs that were read for a night on the town or a day in the office. The evening gowns, jumpsuits, and a couple of suits were definitely ready for some real life action. But the majority of these looks were not…

  • Kate Spade Fall 2019

    Kate Spade does it again! It is easy to see the fall 2019 runway collection that was shown at New York Fashion Week took huge inspiration from the spring/summer collection that was shown last year. The fashion stands out and somehow also pays tribute to style of eras gone by. The 1960’s vibes are strong with the head scarf and the lightly flared pant designs. I love the look or straight down and flared pants. This retro look is something I have been championing since the beginning of Faintly Familiar and one I will probably always wear even when the runways decide to ditch the look. A lot of fall…

  • Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2019 for Men

    The men’s fashion at this year’s Ralph Lauren show was something rich and aspirational! The materials used, much like in the women’s collection, were mixed and beautifully designed! It was all about suits for the 50th anniversary of the Ralph Lauren brand, but each suit had a little uniqueness thrown in to add the Lauren touch! Photos by Vogue One of the most consistent parts of this collection is the fact that the designs, for men in particular, are not too loose fitting. Instead, they are tailored to precisely fit each model. This gives the fashion forward suits a more professional look while also being exceptionally designed with crushed velvet…

  • Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2019 for Women

    The old soul in me simply loved the Ralph Lauren 5oth anniversary runway show this New York Fashion Week! There were so many different elements jam-packed into one show, yet his collection remained so cohesive! What was most prevalent trend you noticed in this show you ask? The accessories! Photos by Vogue We saw a touch of New York and a touch of London mixed into a super modern and super classic collection with men’s and women’s fashion for Ralph Lauren. The rustic and modern vibes ran through the structure of each piece and the overall color scheme. The muted browns, blacks, and burgundy are all colors you would normally…

  • Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2019

    Tory Burch gave us something to think about with this collection. The question raised with these designs are, “How do you make something almost completely different, yet with your invisible fingerprint on it all at the same time?” Well, whatever the answer is to this question Tory Burch figured it out seamlessly! Photos by Vogue We are used to seeing Tory Burch pieces that are very colorful and with lots of prints. But while all of the other designers are currently experimenting with mixing prints, Tory Burch its experimenting with basics! She took what she was known for, and toned it down. All the while, these designs are still unmistakably…

  • Kate Spade Spring/Summer 2019

    Despite all of the fun and fashion, New York Fashion Week was also a emotional milestone. This was the first fashion show after the loss of company founder Kate Spade. There were many impactful tributes dedicated to her, from the all pink runway to the programs with the iconic quote “She left a little sparkle wherever she went”. This collection will be a memorable one for the brand for many reasons, only one being how amazing all of these pieces are. Photos by Vogue This whole runway show seemed to be 60’s inspired and I loved every bit of it! From the fun prints to the all pink outfits, this…

  • Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2019 for Men

    The Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2019 New York Fashion Week runway show was one that will be very memorable for many reasons, and one of those being the men’s styles we saw. The mix of designs and materials that we saw on the women’s fashion were a little different from what saw on the men. Photos by Vogue Where the ladies’ designs were more 1920’s inspired, the men’s seemed to be more aligned with the 1970’s. The domination of suits made for a very classy runway, yet kept a much more relaxed feel. There were no ties or strict buttoning rather the addition of a scarf gave these these suits a…

  • Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2019 for Women

    Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week was all about the details! He somehow connected a timeless color pallet with retro and modern elements in this collection while also giving us a glimpse into a more futuristic design! Let’s take a closer look shall we? Photos by Vogue Immediately the first thing you may notice with this runway show is the styling. The consistency with each model wearing a headscarf gives you the feeling of a modern society while also being very reminiscent of the 1920’s or even 60’s. Matter of fact, this whole collection is very much a picture of a modern take on 20’s fashion!…