Cynthia Rowley presented a small collection of only 24 looks for fall, unveiled via one-on-one appointments in her showroom in the heart of the West Village. “I’m seeing what’s happening with brands trying to get closer to customers, and I’m totally on board,” she said. “It’s still a transitioning moment, so instead of presenting a big collection I opted for a mini lineup hitting stores in July, which will be constantly expanded with new products.”
Rich brocade fabrics were at the core of the offering. Rowley used them not only for very feminine dresses, but also for more masculine pieces, including a military parka. Suede was bonded with jersey for comfortable pants and ruffled tops worked in a sweet baby blue, while velvet minidresses with a Seventies vibe featured embroidered flowers.
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Rowley, who is about to introduce a fragrance produced by Inter Parfums, also channeled a sporty inspiration with a cool satin padded reversible bomber jacket, as well as sweatpants and hoodies crafted from velvet and trimmed with gold-and-black-striped elastic bands.