Fall got very serious, Lippes said a few days before his spring show. I want to have fun with clothes. And whats more festive than spangles? Lippes opened with a shirtdress covered in punchy black and white paillettes and a kicky ombré skirt. A series of strong black, white and gray looks followed, but color proved to be key. Fluorescents fuschia, electric blue and yellow inspired by MoMAs recent Color Chart exhibition brightened up everything from a silk romper to a knit tank embroidered with multicolored discs meant to imitate Smarties candy. Yes, the collection had a sweet side, but of the delightfully sportif sort, via tennis sweaters and terrific silk running shorts. Overall, the collection was as upbeat and interesting as it was wearable. Well, for the most part. I dont know where youre going in this, said Lippes of a yellow dress fully embroidered in chunky Lucite baubles. Probably Miami.
