Kimberly Ovitz

DARK WARRIORS
New York:  Inspired by warriors this season, Kimberly Ovitz presented a tough collection of head-to-toe black and texture play. Silhouettes combined hard and soft elements, like glazed leather jackets layered over fluid chiffon drapery, and surfaces were a patchwork of matte, gloss, transparency and fur. A series of slinky dresses in shimmery earthtones punctuated the darkness, but kept in theme with armor-like leather sashes and panels trimmed with long faux fur. While the wearable separates felt familiar, the assortment of unique materials — shimmering polished thread, oiled faux fur, and hairy fringe yarn — really pushed the pieces forward for F/W12.  —Anna Jane Davis

Silhouette: Long / Layered / High-low

Color:  “Onyx” / “Pine” / “Sangré” / Metallic Gold

Key Items:  Draped jersey or velvet dress / Origami leather jacket / Sheer top / Faux fur coat

Materials: Brushed velvet + twill /Jersey — matte, wool, metallic / Mohair / Finged yarn / Polished thread / Glazed + waxed leathers / Mongolian faux fur

Print + Pattern: Wolf fur photo print

Details + Trim: Embroidery / Fabric manipulation / Cutouts + cutaway panels

Accessories + Footwear: Sashes and necklaces in leather + faux fur

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