We Ask the Womenswear Buyers: What Are You Looking Forward To Most This Season? Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Claire Distenfeld1/18Claire Distenfeld
Owner and buyer, Fivestory, New York
"I m always excited for Dries Van Noten. His runways are so effortlessly put-together, and his models are always curated in a way that makes you say to yourself: How the hell am I going to pull that off? But I want to so bad. He s always an inspiration, not on what to wear that season but how to wear it.
"I m also really looking forward to designers like Raf Simons and J.W. Anderson continuing to use turtlenecks as undergarments or accessories, or even ironically as moments for sparkle and dazzle. And in new trends: Big buttons and big belts are also something I m looking forward to seeing for Fall!"
Photos: Courtesy of Valentina Galbiati2/18Valentina Galbiati
Womenswear buyer, 10 Corso Como, Milan
"I hope to see very simple attire this season—easy, comfortable, and conceptual. I ll also be looking at the shoes; hopefully there will be more flat options in black and royal blue."
Photos: Courtesy of The Line3/18Vanessa Traina Snow Morgan Wendelborn
Cofounders, The Line, New York
VANESSA: "I love the all-winter collections, particularly because the season lends itself to more dimensional dressing with layers of knit and outerwear, categories we definitely tend toward. This season in particular I am very much looking forward to Protagonist s first fashion week presentation, which I am sure will be full of beautifully cut modern classics that the brand is becoming synonymous with. Christophe Lemaire is another favorite of ours, and I am eager to see what he will put forth now that he is solely focused on his brand."
MORGAN: "Fall is when we see the collections take a more introspective turn, and I m really looking forward to seeing how designers evolve this idea of what has come to be called normcore. I don t like that word much, as I think it misrepresents the sensibility, intent, and thoughtfulness that are at the heart of the concept and lifestyle. It will be refreshing to see what lies beyond that.
"And of course, I m also very excited about my sister Kate s first presentation for her brand, Protagonist."
Photo: Courtesy of Tomoko Ogura4/18Tomoko Ogura
Senior Fashion Director, Barneys New York, New York
"I am intrigued by Simon Miller s progress into women s denim. I appreciate the thoughtful approach they take into production, and I expect their exploration of different silhouettes and techniques will continue to impress. Julien Dossena has done an excellent job reanimating the Paco Rabanne brand, and I am excited to see how he builds upon the energetic and captivating Spring collection. Finally, Dries Van Noten is a consistent source of inspiration for me, and I look forward to where his passion takes us next."
Photos: Courtesy of Laure Heriard Dubreuil5/18Laure Heriard Dubreuil
CEO and founding partner, The Webster, Miami
"I was very impressed by Galliano s first Maison Margiela Artisanal show in London, and I m also excited for Guillaume Henry s first season at Nina Ricci."
