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Fashion Glamour in NYC

Jason Wu's succinct answer for spring fashion: Understated glamour

Clifford Pugh
Sep 14, 2015 | 11:02 am

NEW YORK — Jason Wu is a designer of few words.

When I interviewed him in Houston last spring before the Best Dressed Luncheon, we talked for exactly 6-1/2 minutes. But he answered every question thoughtfully and so succinctly, unlike many designers who take 6-1/2 minutes to answer one question, that I ran out of things to ask. He was funny too, insisting he was not as serious as he always looks in pictures.

For his spring 2016 collection, Wu, again, is just as stingy with words. His program notes consisted of one word: "Glamour."

As usual, he let his work do the talking with a collection that redefines what glamoor is all about. It's not sequins, embroidery or razzle dazzle trickery, but understated chic. Think Slim Keith, a social icon of the 1940s and 1950s, instead of Jennifer Lopez or Madonna.

A key look in Wu's collection is the dress, in subdued shades like forest green or rust, some bolder colors — a red shade really pops — or watercolor print florals. Several gowns show an exposed shoulder — one of the key trends emerging so far for next spring/summer — and the barely-exposed midriff look, so popular for fall, remains, with just a sliver of flesh showing between top and skirt or pants.

And what should be in the well-dressed woman's spring wardrobe? At least one pair of shorts — in this case, worn with a deep red V-neck belted tunic for a chic look.

Jason Wu red dress.

Jason Wu spring 2016 collection at New York Fashion Week
Photo courtesy of Jason Wu
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A Clear Choice

Texas handbag brand Consuela debuts clear collection for stadium use

Brianna Caleri
Jul 16, 2026 | 9:15 am
Conseula clear bags
Photo courtesy of Consuela
These bags fashionably comply with stadium rules.

Transparency is key for this new stadium-friendly product line by Austin handbag brand Consuela. The new line recreates the brand's top-selling silhouettes in a clear material that makes them easy to carry at venues with long security lines.

This is the first time Consuela has produced clear bags, press materials say.

It's certainly possible to pack any small bag and spend a minute on a security check at the gate, but if attendees want to carry more, sometimes venues require a clear bag; at Reliant Stadium, for example, a non-see-through bag can only be four-and-a-half inches by six-and-a-half inches or smaller.

Conseula clear bags You don't have to put bags in the "tool bag" silhouette.Photo courtesy of Consuela

Each clear Consuela bag has a bit of personality thanks to a printed, opaque strip of material across the top and a colorful strap that's interchangeable for different carrying styles: wearing the bag crossbody, on the shoulder, or as a clutch. Leather accents also elevate each piece, which contains interior pockets, a credit card holder, and a removable piece that gives the base structure or, when it's removed, allows the bag to collapse.

With three shapes and three patterns or colorways, there are nine distinct bags in the collection. The largest style is 11 inches by nine and a quarter inches, with a three-inch depth. Two smaller styles are more clutch-sized. The top material can show off a colorful paisley-like design, leopard print, or an understated cream leather to match the rest of the trim.

Conseula clear bags Grouping items in smaller cases can make a clear bag look neater.Photo courtesy of Consuela

The new collection ($125-235) is available now at consuelastyle.com. Shoppers can also check the bags out in person at Consuela's Katy store at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard. Other retailers selling Consuela bags can be found through the brand's store locator.

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