What else other than Adele s 19 would be playing at Barbara Tfank s presentation in the sunny penthouse at the Carlyle? Tfank, of course, dressed the soulful Grammy-winning Brit singer last Sunday for her big night in a custom dress and jewel-toned evening coat. "It s been so busy," said the designer, who also recently outfitted actresses Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan for the Berlin Film Festival. This recent swirl of twentysomething talent in Tfank s rarefied world seemed to have an influence on her fall lineup—seen in the pairing of plain wool coats with eveningwear; quirky motifs, like a hummingbird-print silk and a snowflake jacquard chiffon; and even in the addition of a slight platform to her collaborative Olivia Morris shoes. Whatever the reason, there was a refreshing lightness here amid the usual meticulous polish. Though Tfank s timelessness is a strength, it s a treat to see it evolve. We wish more smart young things her way.
