Step into Stella McCartney’s clothes and you’ll immediately feel runway ready (or set for any fancy affair, as her British Fashion Council Red Carpet Award would indicate). But this Brit’s delicate designs are truly wearable for any occasion, which the fashion heavyweight certainly showed off in her pre-fall 2012 presentation. Instead of sending her looks down a catwalk pre-season, McCartney prefers to throw fashion-infused soirees in where her models mingle among guests, exemplifying how her designs really stand out in the crowd. And her latest event was yet another success, with models casually displaying her versatile collection as they played pool, board games, and chatted over a live jazz band at a cozy New York City restaurant.
Even without the scenic atmosphere, there’s certainly a lot to take in with this collection, from monogrammed suits to chic, slouchy riding paints and structured jackets to a to-die-for plaid blanket coat. But our favorite theme — and this year’s standout trend — is McCartney’s sleek peplum detailing on shirts and dresses, like the beautiful brocade piece pictured above. Now, if only Stella would throw another party (and send us an invite) so we had an excuse to wear it ASAP!
Text Kara Solarz
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