Pretty in pink: Carolina Herrera delights with colors of rose for an elegant New York Fashion Week show

  • Karen Walker, Lela Rose and Tommy Hilfiger also showed at day five of New York Fashion Week

From pale blush to a bold fushia, Carolina Herrera covered the full spectrum of rose at her New York Fashion Week show Monday morning.

Held inside Manhattan's Frick Museum, models glided down the make-shift runway in sheer layers of silk, the dresses so light they appeared to float in motion.

'In fashion it is important to keep a little mystery,' Herrera explained, referring to several peek-a-boo panels of delicate tulle. 'I design clothes that are seductive and sensual, but I always leave something for the imagination. Fashion, after all, is about fantasy.' 

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Carolina Herrera covered the full spectrum of rose, from pale blush to a bold fushia, at her New York Fashion Week show Monday morning

Carolina Herrera covered the full spectrum of rose, from pale blush to a bold fushia, at her New York Fashion Week show Monday morning

Held inside Manhattan's Frick Museum, models glided down the make-shift runway in sheer layers of silk, the dresses so light they appeared to float in motion
Held inside Manhattan's Frick Museum, models glided down the make-shift runway in sheer layers of silk, the dresses so light they appeared to float in motion

Held inside Manhattan's Frick Museum, models glided down the make-shift runway in sheer layers of silk, the dresses so light they appeared to float in motion

'I design clothes that are seductive and sensual, but I always leave something for the imagination. Fashion, after all, is about fantasy,' explained Herrera
'I design clothes that are seductive and sensual, but I always leave something for the imagination. Fashion, after all, is about fantasy,' explained Herrera
'I design clothes that are seductive and sensual, but I always leave something for the imagination. Fashion, after all, is about fantasy,' explained Herrera

'I design clothes that are seductive and sensual, but I always leave something for the imagination. Fashion, after all, is about fantasy,' explained Herrera

'In fashion it is important to keep a little mystery,' Herrera explained, referring to several peek-a-boo panels of delicate tulle
'In fashion it is important to keep a little mystery,' Herrera explained, referring to several peek-a-boo panels of delicate tulle
'In fashion it is important to keep a little mystery,' Herrera explained, referring to several peek-a-boo panels of delicate tulle

'In fashion it is important to keep a little mystery,' Herrera explained, referring to several peek-a-boo panels of delicate tulle

Exquisitely detailed pailette and feather embroidery anchored an otherwise soft silhouette 

Exquisitely detailed pailette and feather embroidery anchored an otherwise soft silhouette 

Herrera explained that she wanted to create a summer collection that emboided tranquility and calm elegance
Herrera explained that she wanted to create a summer collection that emboided tranquility and calm elegance

Herrera explained that she wanted to create a summer collection that emboided tranquility and calm elegance

A modern-day ball skirt with rose-petal lining and an embroidered crop top gave the collection a youthful touch

A modern-day ball skirt with rose-petal lining and an embroidered crop top gave the collection a youthful touch

Herrera, 76, gave her bow to wild applause

Herrera, 76, gave her bow to wild applause

LELA ROSE

Models walked beneath a suspended field of flowers for Lela Rose's New York Fashion Week show Monday afternoon, a literal reference to the 'infinite color variations' in the designer's spring/summer 2016 collection.

Tonal colors were stamped with metallics, floral prints decorated silk gazar; there was fluro lace, neon tweed, and a large selection of coral and citrine.

As the jewel-like gowns glided by, the end effect was mesmerizing. 

Models walked beneath a suspended field of flowers for Lela Rose's New York Fashion Week show Monday afternoon, a literal reference to the 'infinite color variations' in the designer's spring/summer 2016 collection

Models walked beneath a suspended field of flowers for Lela Rose's New York Fashion Week show Monday afternoon, a literal reference to the 'infinite color variations' in the designer's spring/summer 2016 collection

Tonal colors were stamped with metallics, floral prints decorated silk gazar; there was fluro lace, neon tweed, and a large selection of coral and citrine
Tonal colors were stamped with metallics, floral prints decorated silk gazar; there was fluro lace, neon tweed, and a large selection of coral and citrine
Tonal colors were stamped with metallics, floral prints decorated silk gazar; there was fluro lace, neon tweed, and a large selection of coral and citrine

Tonal colors were stamped with metallics, floral prints decorated silk gazar; there was fluro lace, neon tweed, and a large selection of coral and citrine

As the jewel-like gowns glided by, the end effect was mesmerizing

As the jewel-like gowns glided by, the end effect was mesmerizing

KAREN WALKER 

Just because you were a responsible, well-dressed Girl Scout doesn't mean you didn't have fun after hours.

That was the thinking behind New Zealand designer Karen Walker's spring/summer 2016 collection, which went from prim to party in a matter of minutes.

Silk scarves and demure skirts gave way to Eighties-inspired acid wash jeans and metallic gold --all reworked for the modern-day woman who still has a soft spot for high-waisted pants.

Karen Walker's spring/summer 2016 collection took inspiration from the Girl Scouts of yore

Karen Walker's spring/summer 2016 collection took inspiration from the Girl Scouts of yore

The show went from prim to party in a matter of minutes, because even responsible, well-dressed Girl Scouts still had fun after hours
The show went from prim to party in a matter of minutes, because even responsible, well-dressed Girl Scouts still had fun after hours

The show went from prim to party in a matter of minutes, because even responsible, well-dressed Girl Scouts still had fun after hours

The silk scarves and demure skirts gave way to Eighties-inspired acid wash jeans and metallic gold -- all reworked for the modern-day woman who still has a soft spot for high-waisted pants
The silk scarves and demure skirts gave way to Eighties-inspired acid wash jeans and metallic gold -- all reworked for the modern-day woman who still has a soft spot for high-waisted pants

The silk scarves and demure skirts gave way to Eighties-inspired acid wash jeans and metallic gold -- all reworked for the modern-day woman who still has a soft spot for high-waisted pants

TOMMY HILFIGER

Tommy Hilfiger recreated the Caribbean island Mustique for New York Fashion Week show, complete with a replica of the famous Basil’s Bar inside Manhattan's Pier 36.

Gigi and Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin led Hilfiger's haute hippy spring/summer 2016 collection, featuring plenty of colorful crochet bikinis.

The show was heavy on mixed prints representing island life, with some embroidered satin bombers, striped lace sundresses, and slingback tennis shoes (the epitome of carefree vacation living) thrown in.

Tommy Hilfiger recreated the Caribbean island Mustique for New York Fashion Week show, complete with a replica of the famous Basil’s Bar inside Manhattan's Pier 36

Tommy Hilfiger recreated the Caribbean island Mustique for New York Fashion Week show, complete with a replica of the famous Basil’s Bar inside Manhattan's Pier 36

Hilfiger's haute hippy spring/summer 2016 collection featuring plenty of mixed and colorful prints
Hilfiger's haute hippy spring/summer 2016 collection featuring plenty of mixed and colorful prints
Hilfiger's haute hippy spring/summer 2016 collection featuring plenty of mixed and colorful prints

Hilfiger's haute hippy spring/summer 2016 collection featuring plenty of mixed and colorful prints

Slingback tennis shoes (the epitome of carefree vacation living) were a highlight of the show
Slingback tennis shoes (the epitome of carefree vacation living) were a highlight of the show

Slingback tennis shoes (the epitome of carefree vacation living) were a highlight of the show

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