New York Fashion Week :: Jason Wu [The ZOO]

Jason Wu :: Fall 2006

Twiggy eyeliner and retro-lifeguard ponytails brought wholesome and iconic together. Lingerie-inspired, cocktail dresses had corset tops. Jason focused on particular materials: fox fur, satins, tulle and lace. Don't forget to add the cashmere. Luxurious and soft, this line had attendees watching as the model's long trains followed them down the aisles. While no one was looking JW broke rules. Forget about hiding your brassiere. Make it pretty, black, and simple with a backless corset gown, adding slight complications to what appears to be simple. Other omnipresent runway trends paid a visit to the runway for this fall collection: cigarette pants, fur, boleros, and double breasted blazers.

Jason softens up professional woman's wear, making it office and cocktail friendly, for those who talk business over martinis. Couture influenced lace politely appears on the trimming of clean satin suits. Sequins snuck into to this satin party, and bows were big. An airplane dress appeared now and then, perfect for those days when you have multiple travel destinations, enabling you to lounge and rub elbows comfortably. Cut out backs gave hints of the fifties. Peach, olive and smoky grays were used with consistency to form a cohesive classic look of glamour.

SCALE: Details were tiny and music was forward but familiar, i.e. Fiona Apple's latest and remixes of John Lennon's Jealous Guy. SHOES: Beaded, high and heeled. LOOK: Your favorite doll. [Xenia Viray] more...