Creative, chic collections close out fashion week

As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week glided to a close last week, more of New York’s big guns lined up at the plate and hit home runs out of the park.

Stephen Burrows

Dennis Basso

Brian Reyes

Badgley Mischka

Luxury without extravagance was the trend. Designers went the extra creative mile, using luxury fabrics, superb tailoring, and embellishment with purpose to nudge consumers toward retail cash registers.

Stephen Burrows used five models to show off a series of edgy day and evening looks to two intimate audiences in his Midtown showroom. A legendary innovator who gave the world the wrap dress, the lettuce hem, and the runway fashion show, Burrows composed a sartorial symphony of fit, drape, and color. From a sexy black motorcycle jacket with matching cropped pants to a regal maroon goddess gown, each look evoked a sense of yesteryear with a hip modern twist.

Badgley Mischka reminded the world why they are a go-to for celebrity dressing and special occasions, sending out a chic two-suite collection that included daywear and eveningwear. Bryan Reyes channeled the faces of nature in a strong and wearable collection of day, evening and outerwear for women, and Dennis Basso was back with smart gem-tone ensembles that incorporated luxury materials ranging from alligator and chinchilla to fox and Finnish raccoon.