Security was high at 711 Greenwich Street on Friday September 12th, as all-star editors, Manhattan celebs and premium buyers crammed into Donna Karan’s small studio theatre. I always consider myself highly fortunate to be granted standing room in a space that barely permits it.  Rumored to be the last collection she will actually design, I knew it would be good. Donna Karan has been shaping and building a legacy of simplistic luxury and flaming, feminine sexuality like no other designer in New York. “Liquid Assets” was the title of the collection. As Karlie Kloss, Siri Tollerød, Suvi Koponen, Natasha Poly, Heidi Mount and Lily Donaldson stormed out to dramatically epic and haunting African-drum/New Age music, I didn’t need to ask why.

Karan’s silhouettes were mini and supremely sexy. Bamboo, kiwi, pearl, almond, olive, gold, jungle rust and ginseng evoked nature and colors of the safari. Structure came by the way the garments cascaded off the shoulders, while organza, drab linen, matte silks, jersey and glassy satin gave fluidity and sumptuousness. Shine brought the focus back to Karan’s primary muse: the Manhattan cityscape. Make no mistake; this collection is all about the night.

Tulle evening dresses adorned with shattered crystal, several wrap dresses in olive, some georgette jackets and an out-of-this-world viscose satin jersey wrap paired with matching Cupro pant in smoked tea (on a breathtaking Arlenis Sosa) sealed the deal!

Following the presentation I scooted across the runway to chat with the radiant Miss Bernadette Peters, who applauded, "[Donna Karan] just has the touch- the colors- the shine- the fabrics! Going from the inside out!”
I could not agree more…