By GREG MORAGO
NEW YORK - What would clothing look like if Indiana Jones, in his quest for golden treasures, had stumbled into the richest, chicest stall in a particularly fashionable souk? It might look something like the collection Ralph Lauren sent out on the final day of Fashion Week. Safari jackets, linen pants and gauze dresses paired with fedoras - all of Indy-style ilk - along with harem pants in silk and crepe de chine contributed to a sporty and highly theatrical collection for spring 2009.
A variety of gabardine pants, cotton poplin jackets and silk shirts looked good for day. But Lauren poured on the romance for his Arabian nights. His best looks were simple, sleek gowns of metallic beads and a particularly gorgeous goddess dress of antique gold lame that looked like a lean column of liquid. Another dress of bronze silk and linen gauze took shape courtesy of intricate twists and turns of tied ribbons.
Lauren's models also wore head wraps of twisted scarves that furthered the theme of eastern dessert beauty. Taupe, tan, olive, ivory and lots of gold (antique gold leather jackets, gold beaded pants, gold metallic lace dresses) were the hues of Lauren's palette for spring. It all looked exotic but with the classic lines and discipline that Lauren brings to his quintessentially American wardrobe.
Once again Lauren is taking his customers on a beautiful journey. No Indy whip in hand, only the sure vision of a man whose treasures are fashioned from threads of gold.
Taken From : http://www.courant.com, http://nymag.com
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