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A more relaxed Victoria Beckham shows a hint of a smile and her delicate side at fashion week

With a son named Brooklyn who's headed to the prestigious Parsons School of Design with plans to be a photographer, Victoria Beckham sure seems to be in a New York state of mind. The Spice Girl-turned-respected fashion designer is based in London but continues to show her collections at New York Fashion Week, where she has earned kudos for her crisp monochromatic creations.

Husband David Beckham, his longish locks pulled back in a knot, and the 18-year-old Brooklyn, in a black-and-white striped shirt, were on the front row for the debut of her spring/summer 2018 collection, which has evolved with a more relaxed attitude that reflects Victoria Beckham's new outlook on life.

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"This season I'm celebrating everything about being a woman," she said in her program notes. "Delicacy can be strong."

Indeed, the collection has a more delicate quality than her previous ones with sheer calf-length day dresses, trousers, and oversized jackets in pastel shades, gingham prints, and shimmery silks, and a touch more sparkle in cocktail dresses accented with black sequin panels.

For fans who favor her monochromatic looks, she continues to offer some striking simple black-and-white pieces. But even those are softened with a clutch in contrasting shades as a prime accessory or glittery heels that look inspired by Elsa in Frozen.

For her runway bow, Victoria Beckham appeared in jeans and a simple white T-shirt. It's an ensemble she's worn for several days while putting finishing touches on the show, the British press has noted.

“I haven’t really had the time to think about what I’ve been wearing,” she explained to The Guardian of London. “My wardrobe is full of white T-shirts, and it’s one less thing to think about such a busy week.”

Victoria Beckham dressed simply in jeans and a white T-shirt when she took her runway bow.

Victoria Beckham takes runway bow New York Fashion Week

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Victoria Beckham dressed simply in jeans and a white T-shirt when she took her runway bow.

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Farewell from New York Fashion Week: From hip vegan styles to glittery looks, 4 up-and-coming designers to watch

Photo courtesy of Christian Cowan

While it's always fun to catch New York Fashion Week's top names, the real thrill comes from scouting out a little-known designer who might make it big one day. I'll never turn down an invitation to Michael Kors or Oscar de la Renta, but I most enjoy discovering that up-and-coming talent who's getting some under-the-radar buzz. So to close out the month-long CultureMap coverage [https://houston.culturemap.com/series/ny-fashion-week-spring-2018-houston/] of the spring/summer 2018 collections at New York Fashion Week, here are four designers — including one from Houston — whom you may not know much about now but could be the next big thing. ---------- In only his second season, Christian Cowan [https://www.christiancowan.com/]has been embraced by the fashion crowd who filled the sleek restaurant Indochine to glimpse the 23-year-old London-based designer's spring/summer 2018 collection. In the clubby, intimate surroundings, the event had the feel of a long-ago time when designers showed curated looks in their salon to a select audience who could practically reach out and touch the clothes. But this collection was decidedly modern, with an over-the-top club kid/drag queen attitude that has already attracted celebrity clients like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Halsey, and couldn't help but make observers a little giddy. Among those watching: Gary Wassner, one of the fashion world's most astute investors, known for his ability to find and bankroll designers with the potential to make it big.

Our last installment from New York Fashion Week featuring spring/summer 2018 collections highlights four up-and-coming designers.

While it's always fun to catch New York Fashion Week's top names, the real thrill comes from scouting out a little-known designer who might make it big one day. I'll never turn down an invitation to Michael Kors or Oscar de la Renta, but I most enjoy discovering that up-and-coming talent who's getting some under-the-radar buzz. So to close out the month-long CultureMap coverage [https://houston.culturemap.com/series/ny-fashion-week-spring-2018-houston/] of the spring/summer 2018 collections at New York Fashion Week, here are four designers — including one from Houston — whom you may not know much about now but could be the next big thing. ---------- In only his second season, Christian Cowan [https://www.christiancowan.com/]has been embraced by the fashion crowd who filled the sleek restaurant Indochine to glimpse the 23-year-old London-based designer's spring/summer 2018 collection. In the clubby, intimate surroundings, the event had the feel of a long-ago time when designers showed curated looks in their salon to a select audience who could practically reach out and touch the clothes. But this collection was decidedly modern, with an over-the-top club kid/drag queen attitude that has already attracted celebrity clients like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Halsey, and couldn't help but make observers a little giddy. Among those watching: Gary Wassner, one of the fashion world's most astute investors, known for his ability to find and bankroll designers with the potential to make it big.

Photo courtesy of Christian Cowan

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