Classic masculine cuts, voluminous coats, knitted dresses, a combination of smooth and rough, chocolate brown like the new black… All this is the next fashion season of the American brand Michael Kors. “Everything we show, we sew it and people wear it,” the 63-year-old designer said ahead of the show. “There shouldn’t be a revolution in casual wear.” And yes, at least at New York Fashion Week, it happened when Proenza Schouler, Brandon Maxwell, Gabriela Hearst and Tibi et al brought back to the catwalk a decidedly radical concept of classic clothes to keep, style and to carry.
Michael Korse Fall 2023 collection show.
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Kors drew inspiration from old-school influencers, including feminist and trend setter Gloria Steinem, who received a round of applause from actress Molly Ringwald as she took her seat at the show. “The term ‘influencer’ has taken on a whole new meaning, but it’s used to being used when talking about powerful women who are never afraid to express themselves through fashion, whether it’s Jane Fonda or Gloria Steinem, who I met in 1985 when we were doing a high-profile story called “Smart Women Wear Short Skirts,” Kors explained.
Michael Korse Fall 2023 collection show.
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And short shorts. The look that opened the show, a taupe wool coat and sweater over chocolate brown suede shorts and boots, with a wide belt on the hips from the 2004 collection, was the epitome of urban bohemian glory from the 2000s. 70. “Today we have a generation of women who always try to show strength, flexibility, intelligence, but at the same time are not afraid of fashion, and that includes the whole spectrum – d ‘Amanda Gorman to Serena Williams,’ the designer said.
Michael Korse Fall 2023 collection show.
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And he provided the women with the necessary tools: many impeccably tailored coats and the best sheepskin coats of the week, one of which is ivory colored and sewn from Mongolian sheepskin. “I’m a firm believer in the power of the coat,” said Michael, acknowledging the difficulty of moving this garment around while travelling. “You need a coat bag or a DHL number,” Kors clarified with a smile.
Michael Korse Fall 2023 collection show.
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The tailoring is thought out down to the smallest detail: flying sleeves, slit skirts, flared pants and chocolate brown fringed dresses add another bohemian element to the collection. Kors emphasizes knitwear with a chocolate brown cashmere jersey and chiffon turtleneck dress and a chic taupe cashmere two-piece set in the form of wide-leg pants with a belt on the hips. “I pay great attention to the tonality. Because ultimately it gives everyone a sense of confidence that you know you’re choosing the right thing. It’s easier to get dressed.”
Michael Korse Fall 2023 collection show.
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In evening dresses, everything is built around the image of a modern mermaid, as he calls it. Sequined jersey bodysuits and perfectly fitted pants, cut-out dresses, flared jumpsuits or fishtail dresses, always in chocolate or taupe tones. “Somebody’s gonna have to wear this to the Oscars,” Kors says of the sequin jumpsuit worn under the camel coat. And he knows what he’s talking about.
Michael Korse Fall 2023 collection show.
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“(Barbra) Streisand won the first Oscar in pants. Lauryn Hill came to the Oscars in shorts… Sharon Stone wore a white shirt and skirt, and it became one of the most memorable looks of all time,” says Kors, advising stars to step out of their comfort zone. “Being different doesn’t mean being funny; being different and special is classy, ​​sophisticated, sophisticated and fun.
Michael Kors at the New York Fashion Week show. February 2023.
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