Leanne Marshall

The Leanne Marshall show was all about love❤️. Held on Valentine's Day, her signature brand of feminine romanticism was the perfect closure to Fashion Week. Let's face it, the fashion industry isn't always the warmest, fuzziest biz, especially in NYC. I love New York but it is indeed a vast concrete jungle. Leanne Marshall reinforced the idea that love is above all else. There are never enough reminders of this. Love was felt immediately upon entrance, as each seat was thoughtfully adorned with a stunning love note containing a rose colored, laser cut, paper tree. It was the most beautiful touch. It was heartwarming that the designer made sure to include such sweet detailing for her audience. I took my card home to my kids, my 8 year old son loved it and put it next to his bed. 

Leanne was the 2008 Project Runway winner, and since then has shown at every Fashion Week. True to her California roots, her entire collection was made from leftover bridal designs and organic cotton. Chunky knitwear, subtle stripes, and oversize jackets wowed in bold, unique color combos. Her signature silk chiffon gowns flowed in vibrant color duos like navy and citron and  turquoise and mustard. Metallic bronze and dusty rose also draped the 40 different models walking her runway. That was the best part; the wide range of models in color, height, and weight. All shapes and sizes were honored. True beauty means inclusion.

The show ended with Leanne's new cutie pie fiancée leaping up from his seat to give her a huge bouquet of red roses. Aw😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹. Loving gestures bookended the entire show. It was a terrific way to conclude the hectic craziness of NYFW.

As for moi, I went with drama. My look centered around my daughter's storm trooper backpack from Target. No joke. I paired that with this marbleized two piece ensemble from Norma Kamali. It's a romper and large scale cargo coat. I just put a turtleneck and tights underneath to winterize it, and I will use any excuse to wear a hood. I felt very futuristic and I loved it. "Mom, did you take my Star Wars backpack without asking me????" was an inevitability I was prepared to face👽. Mazal Tov, Leanne!! Wishing you and Remy a long life full of love, laughter, creativity, and organic materials✌🏼️❤️👰🏼.