The fierce urban warrior of seasons past may be giving way to cozy layers and a more relaxed vibe on other Fall 2010 runways, but Elise Øverland isn t abandoning her signature rocker-chic aesthetic. "I just stand in front of my closet and decide what I want to wear in order to feel modern," the designer shrugged, speaking to Style.com in her studio two days before her show. For Fall, Øverland s feeling velvet, in particular a menswear-inspired suit with echoes of Mick Jagger and a tuxedo-style wrap dress with strong shoulders. Leather—of course—is also on her radar, turning up most notably in a black suit comprising a boxy moto jacket and slim pencil skirt, as well as a striking tonal red ensemble featuring a cropped jacket and form-fitting suede dress. "I didn t do as much leather this season, because it s hard to wear every day," Øverland explained. Maybe for the average person, but we re willing to bet the gaggle of art-world beauties cheering on the designer s stick-to-her-guns collection can pull it off.
