Pictures above from NY Mag (click to view the full collection). Graphic by me.
Describe the collection in three words: schoolgirl chic, black-and-white, relaxed
On my last day in the tents, I decided try to ask for standing room at the Emerson Spring/Summer 2013. It was my first time attempting to get into a show without an invitation, but luckily they decided to let us in! I was excited to see this collection from Boston designer Jackie Fraser-Swan and it did not disappoint.
One thing that I learned during my three days spent at the tents is that black-and-white is going to be a huge trend next spring. There were several black-and-white looks in the Emerson collection and I was pretty much in love with every single one of them. The first look on the runway featured a letterman jacket emblazoned with a large letter ‘E,’ which I though was a really cute touch. This jacket also stood out because it had contrasting sleeves in a black-and-white pattern, putting a little twist on this trend.
A few other popular trends were apparent, such as peter-pan collars and high-low hemlines. The collection felt a bit like a schoolgirl who has grown up, with a special little twist to keep each look modern and fresh. Models wore their hair in one large chunky braid that started on the side, wrapped around the front, and ended in a coiled braided bun in the back. Their eye make-up was dark and smoky, and combined with the hair, gave the models just enough edge to keep the clothes from looking too young.
The music throughout the show was electric and the final walk-through began with a literal bang (I actually ducked down, and I think I wasn’t the only one!) as large red confetti rained down all over the runway. It was a really fun show to watch and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to see it live!
Finale picture taken by me
Take a look at this short video clip that I took during the show!
Emerson Spring/Summer 2013 from Nnenna on Vimeo.
Tell me: What do you think of the collection?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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That’s so awesome that you got to attend the Emerson show! And I agree, this collection is BEAUTIFUL. I especially love all of the patterns and the long red dress on the bottom.
That long red dress- I think I actually sighed out loud when she walked on to the runway! :)
Very eclectic! Bottom center is my favorite. :)
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Yes, that dress was a huge with me too! :)
Give me that red gown.
Haha, the red gown is totally winning right now- it’s everyone’s favorite!
How exciting that you got to experience the show! I love all the black and white, it was everywhere on the runway.
I’d never tried to request standing room before and I was so thrilled when they let me in! :)
The confetti at the end was superb, no?? Loved meeting you and Alex at NYFW!
It was- such a fun and thrilling surprise! I’m so happy we finally met- you’re sweetest :)
very cool!
we need to MEET since you’re in nyc and so am i!
how about that?!
looks like you were SO VIP at NYFW! You GO girl! xo
xx.M
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I completely agree- we have to meet up soon! Let me know when you’re available and we can figure something out!
Haha, me VIP- no way! Just happy I got to experience fashion week :)
OMG I loved this show. But I did have an awesome assigned seat. I can see myself in your video!
Yeah, this show is pretty great! I kind of wanted to watch it again- do you know if there’s a video somewhere?