NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Tory Burch not only put her own twist on American sportswear in her new fall/winter collection at 鈥� she made it 鈥渢wist-ed,鈥� with exaggerated shapes and details, a splashy backdrop and memorable music.
Known for her classic lines and splashes of color against neutral tones, Burch says her inspiration for Monday鈥檚 show was 鈥渢wisted American sportswear,鈥� her way of taking expected pieces and adding unconventional details and pairings.
鈥淚t was sort of a literal and figurative take on the word 鈥榯wisting.鈥� I loved the idea that sportswear was created in America,鈥� Burch told The Associated Press after the show.
鈥淚 鈥� wanted it to give people the ability to have a second glance when you look at something. It has more depth than when you first perceived what it would be. And whether that鈥檚 in the luxurious yarn that you use or the sophistication of an interesting cut line and drape ... It was an exploration of that 鈥� of how do you twist things that make it more desirable?鈥�
Standout looks from Burch's show
The collection featured layers galore, with sweaters draped on top of coats and button downs peeking from underneath sweaters, with an oversized blazer on top. Other standout looks included reimagined track pants, made in brushed wool and cotton, paired with blazers and sweaters.
Several utilitarian short jackets had multiple pockets, which Burch called 鈥渉andbag jackets,鈥� in black leather, denim, and one in fire engine red, paired with a brown skirt.
Some jackets and button-down shirts had exaggerated sleeves and cuffs, that hung loosely on the models like dad鈥檚 sportscoat. A series of textured velvet and jersey dresses with draping in muted colors could be dressed up or down.
A staircase and eerie elements give Burch show its twisted vibe
Burch loves a little drama in her shows and always chooses venues that make a statement. She said she felt 鈥渧ery fortunate鈥� to be showing at New York鈥檚 Museum of Modern Art.
鈥淚鈥檝e come here for my whole life and I鈥檝e always loved MoMA and it鈥檚 just a miracle to me. It鈥檚 like the quintessential perfect space in New York.鈥�
The runway was in two separate spaces connected by a giant staircase the models descended during the show. Some guests were seated on metal benches on the top of the two-story space and others were below in a stark white room with one wall of windows facing the street, and another a giant video screen showing skewed camera angles of the models walking and guests watching the show, giving off very big brother vibes.
The eerie soundtrack added to the experience 鈥� starting out with a booming techno beat. There were few if any lyrics, and instead a woman was heard giggling 鈥� sometimes maniacally. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a bit twisted,鈥� Burch said of the music with a smile. 鈥淵ou didn鈥檛 know if she was laughing or crying.鈥�
Stars who attended the Burch show
Amanda Seyfried, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Alexandra Daddario shared a bench with singer-songwriter Ciara and media icon Martha Stewart.
鈥淚ndustry鈥� star said of Burch's collection: 鈥淚t really exuded female strength, which I love."
Singer-songwriter-actor Charlotte Lawrence said she loved all the details in the show. 鈥淵ou can tell when a designer loves women, and obviously Tory does and knows how to dress women in a very elegant way that I believe 鈥� sets a kind of blueprint of how to carry yourself with strength and confidence.鈥�
Brooke Lefferts, The Associated Press
