Hasta La Ideas

The Fall/Winter 2009 Adam by Adam Lippes show was simply sensational and brought a burst of fun to this woeful economic season. The collection was inspired by a show the designer attended featuring 19th century hand-tinted Japanese photographs. The images, from cherry blossoms to samurai warriors and geishas, served as the foundation upon which this collection emerged. Vibrant colors, graphic prints, and glitzy sequins abounded on this runway giving each look a fun and funky flair but in a wearable, not crazy and over-the-top sort of way. I absolutely loved the play on proportions and mixing and matching of textures and styles, like the sequined number topped off with sharp blazers that ranged from over-sized and slouchy to cropped and sharply tailored. Cuts and shapes were all over the map — we saw loose and billowy styles as well as those that were form-fitted and sleek. Some looks were all about the loaded-on layers while others were minimal and fuss-free. Overall, this collection was a hit from start to finish.

Colors: Fuchsia, Grey, Purple, Black, White, Topaz
Trends: Colored Tights, Sequins, Plaid, Slouchy Styles
Celebs: Whitney Port, Joy Bryant, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Photo Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week