Michael Kors declares 'earthy elegance' for next spring with a sun-kissed New York Fashion Week collection

By Olivia Fleming At New York Fashion Week For Dailymail.com

Published: 11:13 EST, 16 September 2015 | Updated: 13:49 EST, 16 September 2015

Spring/summer 2016 is all about 'earthy elegance,' says Michael Kors, who presented his new collection at New York Fashion Week Wednesday morning.

Sun-kissed shades of sand, nutmeg, vanilla, straw, topped off with blue sky, certainly spoke to that fresh kind of joie de vivre, as did the strappy sandals and easy, flat slides.

Kors created delicate pleating and slashed skirts to catch the wind, their softness juxtaposed with relaxed tailoring; and Kendall Jenner leading a charge of unexpected black looks that added a tough edge to the otherwise romantic collection.

Spring/summer 2016 is all about 'earthy elegance,' says Michael Kors, who presented his new collection at New York Fashion Week Wednesday morning

Spring/summer 2016 is all about 'earthy elegance,' says Michael Kors, who presented his new collection at New York Fashion Week Wednesday morning

Sun-kissed shades of sand, nutmeg, vanilla, straw, topped off with blue sky, certainly spoke to that fresh kind of joie de vivre
Sun-kissed shades of sand, nutmeg, vanilla, straw, topped off with blue sky, certainly spoke to that fresh kind of joie de vivre

Sun-kissed shades of sand, nutmeg, vanilla, straw, topped off with blue sky, certainly spoke to that fresh kind of joie de vivre

Romantic softness was juxtaposed with relaxed tailoring, creating languid and fluid lines
Romantic softness was juxtaposed with relaxed tailoring, creating languid and fluid lines

Romantic softness was juxtaposed with relaxed tailoring, creating languid and fluid lines

Mormon model Lucky Blue Smith (left) modeled the menswear version of Kors relaxed tailoring and classic sperates: trench coats, slouchy pants and cozy knitwear
Mormon model Lucky Blue Smith (left) modeled the menswear version of Kors relaxed tailoring and classic sperates: trench coats, slouchy pants and cozy knitwear

Mormon model Lucky Blue Smith (left) modeled the menswear version of Kors' relaxed tailoring and classic sperates: trench coats, slouchy pants and cozy knitwear

Strappy sandals and easy, flat slides anchored textural looks in warm shades of brown and saffron
Strappy sandals and easy, flat slides anchored textural looks in warm shades of brown and saffron
Strappy sandals and easy, flat slides anchored textural looks in warm shades of brown and saffron

Strappy sandals and easy, flat slides anchored textural looks in warm shades of brown and saffron

Kendall Jenner (center) led a charge of unexpected black looks that added a tough edge to the show
Kendall Jenner (center) led a charge of unexpected black looks that added a tough edge to the show
Kendall Jenner (center) led a charge of unexpected black looks that added a tough edge to the show

Kendall Jenner (center) led a charge of unexpected black looks that added a tough edge to the show

Peek-a-boo chantilly lace added feminine touches to Kors' statement dresses

Peek-a-boo chantilly lace added feminine touches to Kors' statement dresses

Michael Kors, 56, first launched his namesake brand in 1981

Michael Kors, 56, first launched his namesake brand in 1981

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