"Pre-fall is about capturing the last spark of summer," Erin Fetherston told Style.com at her Tribeca studio last week. Reminiscing about a trip she recently took to Los Roques, an archipelago in Venezuela, allowed the designer to do just that. The crystal-clear water and brightly colored buildings lent themselves to a folkloric print that appeared on a shift dress and a lightweight button-down tank. A black and white ikat pattern was the other print story, appearing on a cool motorcycle jacket and a body-con number with a cutout neckline.
Dresses have always been a strong suit for Fetherston, and they were the focus here. Among the standouts: a party frock in a metallic jacquard and a black cocktail number whose sequined skirt was veiled with a layer of organza (an attempt to explore sparkle with subtlety that worked). On the other hand, it s evident that the designer is also upping the ante on the separates front. Tailored shorts paired with a fuchsia collared blouse will be fundamental when riding out the final waves of next summer.
