Mother Nature

Marc Jacobs: After navigating treacherous slush and frigid temps all week, Marc provided the perfectly dreamy adieu to NYFW, composed of soft, sumptuous hues, cozy knits, and easy silhouettes. Floaty ruffles and prints that resembled wind gusts mimicked the whimsical cloud formation suspended overhead throughout the Armory on Lexington Ave. (The billowing masses were whipped up, per usual, by set design maestro Stefan Beckman.) The serene palette cleanser of a collection was comprised of icy neutrals and clean shapes imbued with thoughtful, rich detailing, with undertones of the ’70s…

Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature on Tuesday that a Fall night in November shouldn’t feel like February. Especially on the eve of Central Park Conservancy’s “Autumn in Central Park” event. Luckily, things were toasty inside for one of the great parties of the year celebrating Manhattan’s crown jewel and raising funds to enhance and restore those 778 acres of green. This year, the event was once again held under a clear tent near Naumburg Bandshell. Event planner extraordinaire Bronson Van Wyck worked his magic, “leaving” no detail unturned. After a cocktail hour and a chance to sponsor your own bench in the park that even Madonna has done, guests sat down for an Abigail Kirsch-catered dinner.

Marc Jacobs: A stylish shipwreck: Such was the jumping-off point for Jacob’s latest collection. Military toppers with fringed and braided trim, some with slightly tropical flora patterns, plus fancified board shorts, were donned by the first slew of mods to stomp out petulantly (and very quickly, given the all-flats footwear array). Chicification of formerly ugly sandals, a Spring trendlet of sorts, surfaced at Marc in the form of B&W, tweaked Teva-type sandals plus glittery and fringed booties. Scowls and choppy, green-tinged blonde bobs with bangs courtesy of Guido were de rigueur.

Gucci: If you’ve ever questioned that man leggings could be a viable trend, Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2014 presentation will persuade you to cast those doubts aside. The tapered equestrian-style pants were used by creative director Frida Giannini to create a clean silhouette, allowing voluminous knit sweaters and large leather tees to provide a sense of balance. The muted color palette that has washed over the past few Gucci collections was adorned by dark florals that decorated silk tees, suit jackets, and pants alike. A printed suit in taupe and white accented with a floral tee and finished off with crisp leather sneakers is the ideal uniform for dining alfresco