NEW YORK — As a designer, Tory Burch keeps evolving. Her spring 2016 collection, unveiled at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week, features a lot of the looks that have made the brand one of the hottest and fastest-growing around: Signature tunics, wrap skirts, embroidered shirts, preppy shift dresses and knit jacquard caftans with a bohemian traveler vibe.
But it also offered some surprises: Urban-looking wrap skirts in perforated leather or iridescent organza, a strapless evening gown embellished with intricate gold foil embroidery and metallic tunic dresses with a glittery sheen that still manage to maintain Burch's relaxed, effortless attitude.
"I'm really interested in the weights and the general feel (of the fabric). I did really focus on that," Burch told CultureMap. "I wanted it to be referencing where we started and who we are and really be our DNA — but take it further."
Accessories are a strong point of the Burch empire and this time she unveiled handbags in colorful orange and periwinkle fringe, knit jacquards, macrame with light-refracting pearls and opalescent painted vachetta leather. Several looks were enhanced by chunky oxidized jewelry — collar necklaces, drop earrings, cuffs and rings — and necklaces featuring pearls disguised as enamel flower buds.
A square-toe slingback with a futuristic metallic gold wedge heel that Burch said was inspired by a slice of natural bark is among the most eye-catching footwear of the season. It's likely to be a hot item come spring.
Tory Burch gold foil embroidered linen burlap dress.
With designs for both men and women, the boots are exclusively available online. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
