Fashion In Motion

   As Fashion Week picks up in the city that never sleeps, trends like this will be sure to keep you awake. Derek Lam's stylish sportswear for Fall 2011 has the critics talking. And you know what they say- there's no such thing as bad publicity.. So they say! Lam incorporated dashing details into his Ready To Wear collection that will have the ladies lining up at the department stores. As fashion that can actually be worn off the runway (shocker), Lam's Fall line uses past techniques for a new style.

   Derek Lam's masterpiece so far is his original shearling vest, but it's not just any shearling. Only the best for Mr. Lam of course, it was made from alpaca fur. The softer, warmer material is different from all the other designers' vests. Already sewing originality into his clothing, Lam didn't stop there. So far this season, Lam has produced classic coats. But they aren't just any coats, they're made from the finest of materials including waxed fur on the outside, for better weather resistance, and hard working cotton on the inside. Style, warmth and comfort? You best believe it! And if you think the creativity ends there, you're sadly mistaken.

   What seems to be a favorite from Lam's collection? The coat pictured above isn't only made from the best waxed fur and cotton, but it's a smoky blue that will make even Anna Wintour jealous. Also featured in Lam's fall collection, unicolored jumpsuits that give off a lovely silhouette. With so much variety in one collection, it's no wonder Lam designed many blazers too. It comes as no surprise that it's a "ready to wear" line of clothing, because I'd be ready for style like that any time. 

   In an interview this week, Derek Lam said he used “new combinations to make clothes look fresh, fluid, weightless, yet also appropriate for the fall/winter season.” Props to Lam for his creativity and originality, because there's nothing like originality in fashion. Although the collection just hit the runway, Lam's popular vest and jacket along with the gowns he designed are already a hit. Derek Lam is a true fashion designer who knows what Fashion Week is all about! Can the rest of the designers keep the trends moving this smoothly? Stay tuned to find out.

xx ZM