“High-tech bohemian shipwreck chic” is how Elie Tahari described his spring collection, which offered a fresh spin on summer staples. Riffing on his theme, the designer used fabrics that were weathered, bleached, worn and tattered, all suggesting they’ve been in the sun too long. Case in point: the burnout blue cotton-knit tank teamed with a saronglike skirt in a faded shirting fabric, a casual look shown with a washed leather and knit jacket.
Tahari also piled on leather fringe to add a “Pirates of the Caribbean” vibe, while ribbon mesh overlays read more futuristic than island castaway.
The mesh also played prominently into Tahari’s own take on wearable tech, as on a little black dress adorned with multiple iPhones filming the crowd. It was gimmicky, but punctuated the lineup with a nice touch of wit.