"This season, it s less about a certain travel or inspiration," Adam Lippes said at his showroom, "It s about the girl being refined, but still at ease." That refinement can possibly be traced to Lippes booming business in London, which includes recent launches at Harrods and Browns. A focus on relaxation, meanwhile, is not hard to achieve in his serene new studio overlooking the Hudson.
Whatever the origin of his ideas, Lippes turned out sleek long gowns—including a great strapless red crepe number—paired with flat sandals; bright yellow sweater sets; an inky silk shirtdress; and a pair of cotton jackets that could effortlessly take the wearer everywhere, or nowhere, as the case may be. It s this kind of real-life approach to dressing that should continue to spell fair weather ahead for the brand on either side of the Atlantic.
