MICHON SCHUR: NEW YORK FALL FASHION WEEK 2007

written by Sonia Bhalla, New York

The Michon Schur collection transported its audience to a Japanese garden, one dotted with lovely cherry blossom trees. L.A.-based designer, Stephanie Schur, showed a collection that was flowy, sweet, and delightful. She used light materials, such as chiffon, but also incorporated some heavier fabrics, including wool. Her palette of colors was infused with fuscia and various shades of purple, white, grey and black. Her main accessory boasted a light, gauzy headscarf, which might not keep one warm during the cold winter months but completed the look--hey, that's fashion, right? The clothes showed a sense of architecture. Some pieces were detailed with pleats and ruffles, and though the collection was mainly focused on dresses and skirts, even these were paired with a few wide-legged pants. Schur also threw in some glam as evinced by a black coat with star-like beaded clusters. Overall, the clothes showed a level of sophistication: west coast elegance with an element of Japanese inspiration.