While New York’s Spring/Summer 17 Fashion Week collections were not ground-breaking shows, there were some memorable moments and beautiful clothes presented.  Delpozo’s collection was exquisite with rounded proportions and undulating lines paired back with jaw-dropping oversized dangling earrings.  Marc Jacobs presented a high-octane show from start to finish.  He supplied energy and drama that, frankly, could have been used earlier in the week.  More honorable mentions include Rosie Assoulin and Brandon Maxwell for beautiful, wearable clothing.  I love that some of the newer designers continue to impress and make strong impressions on NYFW.

Here are some of the best pieces and my favorite collections from the week.

Feature Photo: Ryan Roche

Clockwise, from top left to right: Delpozo, Proenza Schouler, Monique L’Huillier, Brock Collection, Rosie Assoulin, J.Crew, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta via Vogue, Brandon Maxwell via Vogue, Marchesa, Monique L’Huillier via Vogue, Delpozo, Marc Jacobs

I loved New York’s Spring 16 Fashion Week.  This is a rarity for me, as I tend to gravitate towards Europe’s shows.  But this year, there was so much amazingness coming out of NYC, it was kind of shocking.  Not only was there innovation in the fabrications, but clear color trends emerged (oranges and reds), along with new and exciting design concepts.  And it was all done really beautifully.  The looks were well-styled from hair to toe.  The complete gestalt.

Not only am I inspired by the creativity the designers put forth in their collections (Marc Jacobs especially), but there was a major wearability component present in NYC, which is not always the case on the runway.  I find the balance of imaginative and wearable collections to be critical.  You want the art, but then you also want to be able to wear the clothes (or at least dream to) day to day.

My favorite show goes to Ryan Roche.  I basically want to live in this collection.  Forever.

Here are some of the highlights from the week…

Photos – Clockwise from top: Delpozo (@tmagzine), Tome (@margaret__zahng), Victoria Beckham (@ellestrauss), Zimmerman (NY Mag), Carolina Herrera (NY Mag), Proenza Schouler (NY Mag), Carolina Herrera (NY Mag), Ryan Roche (@tamumcpherson), Prabal Gurung (NY Mag), Altuzarra (NY Mag), Alexander Wang (NY Mag), Altuzarra (NY Mag), J. Crew (NY Mag), Lela Rose (@fashion_week), Jason Wu (@real_kate_foley), Cushnie Et Ochs (NY Mag),