Lima is on Lela Rose s travel wish list, and for Spring, in lieu of an actual trip, she paid homage to the coastal city s vibrant culture and colorful handicrafts.
Accessories, including Rose s latest collection for Payless, echoed the influence most directly—a wedge sole wrapped in raffia, braided rope necklaces in bright primaries. Less obvious was the opening look, a loomed cotton wrap dress in stone; it was a subtle nod toward Peruvians knack for making a single swath of fabric look amazing. A neat embroidered tulle that looked like black netting was used in geometric cutouts and layered over a T-shirt dress. Better yet was a laundered-taffeta anorak. It had a lovely sheen and a feminine sportiness that was more appealing than the all-out-girly closing gowns.
