How Insects Inspired Layana Aguilar’s Fall 2017 Collection, NYFW – “Free Creatures”
20th February
We at the STYLEtti are huge Layana Aguilar fans. Liliya wore one of her dresses for NEW YEARS this year. And we were super excited to be invited to her NYFW show. Layana’s latest collection is called “FREE CREATURES.” And it couldn’t have been more appropriately named. The pieces are designed for a strong, sexy, driven woman with a certain delicacy…
The insect
Layana received inspiration from insects – yes, insects! – for this collection. She started thinking about them while reading bedtime stories to her son, Henzo. She loves how they are fragile inside, tough on the outside. This dress, for example, totally reminds me of that holographic quality many insects have!
Layana thinks of insects’ hard shells as something akin to armor. It’s what strong women need to lead busy lives as professionals, mothers, and wives. She designs for women who are “conquering the world”!
Her models, by the way, also flimed the show from their perspectives!
Motifs included Picasso insects and butterflies. A pumpkin hue was popular in this collection, as well as a play of lighter against darker hues. As always, Layana beautifully combined textures.
Brazilian flavor
The show was held in the luxurious Stewart Hotel ballroom. And a live band played music with a Brazilian flavor. It was clearly a nod to Layana’s roots.
We mentioned in an EARLIER POST that Layana designed the gown for Disney’s first latina princess, Elena of Avalor. Her designs for real women also have a magical feeling and sense femininity. But added to the mix is a definite sex appeal.
Fabrics are manipulated to reflect insect qualities.
I can totally see myself in this jacket! It’s the perfect statement coat for Fashion Week!
The show’s finale
At the end of the show, models engaged in a mannequin challenge.
Photography by ANDRES VARGAS
And of course, Layana came out to allow everyone to see the maker of these magical free creatures. Excellent work, Layana!!
Psst! We sell some of Layana Aguilar’s HERE!
Amazing!
I totally agree, Nancy!
Thank you for sharing dear, it’s always a delight to read your blog!!! 🙂
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So glad you enjoy it, Hadasah! xo
What a gorgeous collection! Fun and quirky! Looks like a great show xx
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Yes. It was a great show, Dominique! I love the freshness and creativity! xx
Love the collection and the inspiration. Such a talented designer. 🙂
xoxo,
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You are so right, Gellie. It’s an honor to carry some of her pieces for sale at http://shopthestyletti.com! xoxo
wow in love with all the collection! So cute!
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So glad you are also a big fan, Monica! xx
How interesting that the hard shells of insects partly inspired this collection; i can certainly see the influence! I completely adore the black buckled-up dress.
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I completely agree with you, Gabrielle, that the way this collection was created is amazing! xo
I love all of these all collections. These images are stunning ! I absolutely LOVE it!
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I can understand your enthusiasm, Hazel! Hope you’ll check out some of Layana’s designs on our shopping page! xo