Derek Lam S/S 2011

California dreaming at Derek Lam. American designer Derek Lam was inspired from his home state of California this season. With that idea he created a collection that had a soft color palette filled with numerous silhouettes. The color palette consisted of chrome, seaweed green, yellow, black, white and denim blue. A nice array of abstract and snake skin prints were visible on a few pieces. The look was extremely relaxed and perfect for the California women in her natural habitat of work, party and play. There was great number of long flowing dresses that had a dreamy sensation with a hint of retro 1970's. He offered a great variation of pieces such as trousers, shorts, skirts, tunics, dresses and evening pieces. Denim made its mark on a few jackets, trousers, a suit and a dress giving a nod to the a relaxed California attitude. The Derek Lam look is modern with a carefree attitude and style.

The show was held at the Lincoln Center in a simple runway venue. Dutch model Mirte Maas opened the event in a denim double breasted jacket that was paired with a matching denim v-neck dress and a navy shirt. Denim was seen in the first part of the show that was available in a casual simplistic way in trousers, jackets and a suit. There was also short and long flowing dresses in ivory linen that added a romantic sensation recalling the 1970's. A lot of the pieces had very clean crisp lines and also had a relaxed free flowing sensation.

Admired pieces in the collection were the free flowing evening pieces that came in unique abstract prints available in abstract colors and snake print. The relaxed a-line dresses and skirts were also appealing and came in soft colors.

A relaxed California attitude inspired Derek Lam to create a minimalist and simple collection that works for perfect for a day in the office, lunch dates and parties. The Derek Lam women is modern with a relaxed attitude. -Brent Billiman, New York City, USA.


Stan Honda Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Mirte Maas for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Karmen Pedaru for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Kori Richardson for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Maryna Linchuk for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Abbey Lee Kershaw for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Behati Prinsloo for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Magdalena Frackowiak for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Edita Vilkeviciute for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Simone for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Hanne Gaby Odiele for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Sigrid Agren for Derek Lam S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Jac for Derek Lam S/S 11