Rachel Roy Spring 2010

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September 14, 2009
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August 17, 2010
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Rachel Roy Spring 2010

Rachel Roy has been called one of the “popular” girls of Fashion Week, and I have no doubt that her eponymous line will be just as popular among the fashion set and average women alike. In the stark, empty Cedar Lake warehouse space in Chelsea, Roy showed her collection as informal runway shows to a champagne-swilling and impeccably dressed crowd. Roy returned to earlier times, inspired by “40s screen legends, 70s chic, and a return to the 90s power suit,” to great success.

Her monochrome, tailored “power suits” in colors ranging from everyday grays to powerful brights stood out with skinny, slightly slouchy pants. Let’s just say that you won’t find these suits–and especially not the jumpsuit!–in Ann Taylor.

Rachel Roy Look #2: Chrome Melange Tailored Petal Jacket and Chrome Melange Slim Tailored Trouser

Rachel Roy Look #15: Granite Matte Crepe Jumpsuit. This jumpsuit is for the woman who is an executive by day and a Studio 54 star by night.

Rachel Roy Look #26: Cirrus Matte Satin Tailored Petal Jacket and Cirrus Matte Satin Slim Tailored Trouser. Photo via Style.com

Along with the 70s vibe and 90s strength, Roy’s vibrant colors were particularly memorable and her choices of “glass” blue, “orchid” purple, and “cadmium” yellow were fresh takes on the popular brights. The orchid satin gown in particular almost made me choke on my bubbly while wondering which lucky starlet would snap it up first for the red carpet.

Rachel Roy Look #18: Glass Hammered Satin Dressing Gown

Rachel Roy Look #30: Orchid Hammered Satin Strapless Gown with Black Urchin Stud Embroidery

I can only hope she’ll make knockoffs for her cheaper Rachel by Rachel Roy line, because if not, my bank account will be in trouble.