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 True minimalism at its finest! Rodriguez proved that minimalism does not need to be boring with structure, clean lines and perfect tailoring. A very wearable collection that I think is a perfect direction for contemporary RTW.

With New York Fashion Week landing in the city next week, many are wondering what's in store for Fall/Winter 2014. While scrolling my Facebook newsfeed this morning, I came across a post from forecasting giant, The Doneger Group stating "Atletic influences are cementing style direction." Sportswear! Of course! Today more than ever, the world is intrigued by the health movement. From the American  Heart Association's RED products to Diabetes awareness to the trendiness of stores such as Whole Foods and Lululemon, it seems people are hooked on healthy! It only makes sense that this trend is transcending into fashion and now sportswear is seen primarily in many prefall collections. What can we expect from this trend? Think 1980s Jane Fonda aerobics trend meets the modern working woman. Lots of primary colors in boxy athletic shapes! Lightweight fabrics and comfortable linens. It's all about comfort and versatility! I think this is a trend we'll see heavily translated in the NYFW FW14 collections. We have a week to wait and see how designers will incorporate these ideas but in the meantime let's get physical!

The Winter vortex in New York City right now has got me daydreaming of golden sand and margaritas at my desk for weeks now. It seems you can't go anywhere without feeling like you've stepped out into an arctic blizzard. Yet, the recent unveiling of pre-fall collections have got me excited for next Fall/Winter, especially that of Balenciaga! Alexander Wang has been at Balenciaga for over a year now and after seeing his pre-fall collection, I believe he is at his best. The new gravity-defying shapes and silhouettes tell a significant story about the future of fashion! The collection is chock-full of some new daring ideas, which I think is going to inspire other designers to take more risks in moving fashion forward. Since the millenium, we've been seeing lots of nostalgia on the runways and I believe Wang's new ideas could be a step in the right direction to get fashion moving again! I can't wait to give an update after the Main FW14 show!