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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK DONNA KARAN SPRING 2013

by Eric Devezin

Ashley Greene and Rebecca George take in the Donna Karan Spring 2013 Collection. Photo: Kristin Booker

This season, as I entered the venue to witness the presentation of the Donna Karan New York Spring 2013 Collection, I took my seat at the presentation and surveyed the landscape. Actress Rebecca George was greeting photographers and press, doing interviews, notable editors were taking their seats. I sat in my own seat, with a spectacular view of the entrance to the runway. Then I saw Donna Karan herself. She looked directly at me. I did the only thing I knew to do: I placed my hands together in a yoga prayer and bowed in her direction and mouthed the words, “Thank you.” She smiled back and bowed to me and then she gave me a little wave. She then disappeared behind the partition.

And then it happened: I started to cry, which is the uncoolest (is that even a word?) thing you can do at a fashion show. It was super quiet, but I couldn’t help it. Because when you’re THAT big of a fan of someone who has been one of your icons for so long and they look you in the face? I don’t care who you are, you’re done.

A gorgeous leather jacket makes it way down the runway at Donna Karan Spring 2013 Collection. Photo: Kristin Booker.

Model Karlie Kloss struts the runway at the Donna Karan Spring 2013 Collection presentation. Photo: Kristin Booker

But let’s talk about the collection: it was, as always, magnificent and, interestingly enough, said to be inspired by “the awe of coming into the city.” Crafted in soft neutrals and lovely blush and sky tones, a gorgeous and ethereal palette that seemed to float above the runway. The dresses had an almost ballet-inspired appeal, with all of the beautiful softness you would love to have in spring clothing with the feminine allure for which Karan is known. She most definitely changed directions since fall’s tailored and pinstriped collection that was borrowed from the boys, but this collection was entirely for us girls. Eggshell, blush and dusky hues strolled down the runway in handkerchief linen, draped silk and chiffon with pearls and sequins. It’s a soft approach and it’s something we need out there right now. We’ve been slammed into skinny jeans and hard shapes for so long. We need a break, fashion fans, room to breathe, and Donna’s given us exactly what we need.

A beautiful dress and easy flyaway jacket at Donna Karan Spring 2013 Collection. Photo: Kristin Booker