A day before the Rebecca Minkoff fall 2010 presentation was slated to begin, Rebecca herself tweeted, “Who is scared of a little snow??? The show should go on!” Well, that was before “a little snow” [turned out to be] a full-on blizzard that was enough to close all public and private schools and universities in Manhattan save for Columbia university (thanks guys.)
Therefore, if I was going to have classes as the snow anxiously swirled around the city, I was going to make it to the Rebecca Minkoff presentation. Needless to say, I did make it despite my dislike of the cold and of the coldness of the snow, and it was incredibly worth it. You see, I’ve been to a few conventional presentations, where the models stand on raised platforms and typically achieve a death stare whilst remaining in the same position. but no, this show switched it up, and the models were bubbly, twisting and turning at various intervals to show off the funky wares.
Let’s just say that if you haven’t seen much of Rebecca’s clothing so far, it’s imperative you look again. Her bags all exude this sort of simple and easy cool, this je-ne-sais-quoi that quickly updates any uniform of tee-and-jeans to glamorous, slightly Parisian tee-and-jeans. If you’ve ever owned a Minkoff, you know what I mean. They’re the subtly elegant pieces that make up a wardrobe of downtown funk without crossing the line into wannabe hipster territory. Furry vests, ironically floral dresses, folded coats, printed tees, and structured plaids all made appearances, not to mention a particularly amazing belt that harks back to the loop and Stud Bracelet. I practically felt unpopular next to those clothes, which essentially implies that I’ve got to get some.
As for the bags, both newcomers and oldies-but-goodies alike perfectly fit the vibe. Asked which were her favorite two bags of the season, Minkoff laughed, “That’s a difficult one,” she said, pointing to a luxe quilted and studded morning After Bag and a small crossbody with a thick strap smattered with studs. Overall, the bags were incredibly detailed, featuring the requisite stud as well as crossing straps and corset-esque ties. Come fall, keep an eye out for classic colors like black and graphite as well as eye-popping deep brights like indigo and magenta and clothes aimed at bringing some of that simple and easy Parisian glamour to your wardrobe.