Reading Lubov and Max Azria s program notes before their candlelit show could have been perilous for any editor or retailer experiencing early-onset collections fatigue: The talk of "dreamy silhouettes" and "intimate luxury," in such a darkened setting, could easily make a girl long for her bed.
Of course, no one would really begrudge the Azrias their boudoir theme. And aside from a few too-pajama-like pajama-party looks, it translated to a pretty parade of dresses in a lingerie-department palette of black, white, and nude. Delicate details like spaghetti straps and pintucking were derived from under-things; chunky, black platform sandals provided welcome grounding. The color-blocked and dip-dyed silks, however, felt like a dream we ve had before.
Judging by the long stretch of fashion-loving socialites in the front row—Ivanka Trump (with her newspaper-publisher beau, Jared Kushner), Celerie Kemble, Zani Gugelmann, Coralie Charriol, Arden Wohl, and Fabiola Beracasa—the designing couple is energetically buffing MaxAzria s status as the luxurious jewel in their BCBG crown. But while Trump and co. must have certainly found a dress or two to borrow or buy, this emerald isn t quite polished to perfection yet.
