The air at Cynthia Rowley’s Fall presentation smelled of cotton candy as attendees were encouraged to stock up on licorice and Sour Patch Kids from the pick-n-mix, a part of CuRious, Rowley’s new line of sweeties and party decor that lives on the second floor of her shop.
The clothes were sugarcoated too, at least in concept. A swirling digital print mimicked candy ribbons, and cabochons attached to sheer tights were akin to candy button strips. Watermelon and chartreuse-colored knits brightened up an otherwise dark palette.
Mother-of-pearl—which itself has a marbled, candylike appearance—was the starting point for Rowley, who worked with stylist Vanessa Traina to give the models a Helmut Newton-inspired look. “Fall is more serious to me,” the designer said while greeting guest after guest, including the artist Richard Phillips.
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