Show Cards: New York Fashion Week Spring 2013

The Look: Seduction vs. innocence. Fine balance of hard and soft, powerful femininity. Leather vs. lace, harnesses over embroidered chiffon.



The Mood: Inspired by provocative Helmut Newton photography (second time in 2 days he's been name-checked, also referenced at BCBG), and dreamy Lillian Bassman photography. Both photographers fixated on female form, but in very contrasted ways.



The Must-Haves: Look 17 draped nude jersey dress with built-in black leather bustier harness.