The buzz surrounding each season of New York Fashion Week is
unlike any other. Social media is abuzz, bloggers and reporters scramble to be
the first to get the story, and fashion houses race to get their runway shows ready. When I found out Tom Miller of the Cutting
Group and Beauty attended as a photographer, we decided to sit down
so I could pick his brain on the latest trends, which will be hitting the stores soon.
Which trends made an impact? First and foremost, Tom says neon accents
stood out. It wasn’t the neon of the ’80s, but a more polished and sophisticated
approach. Entire outfits were put together with neutrals or black with a pop of
neon — whether is was a pair of shoes, a statement purse or eye wear. Menswear included lots of greys and black, with neon shoelaces or RayBan sunglasses.
In his opinion, the most impressive collections were those by young
designers, such as Charlotte Ronson. “The models were all wearing these
billowy dresses with organic prints,” Tom said.
“They would walk down
the runway and the wind would catch the dress as they swirled around the corner,
it was as if it came alive.”
Why were these young designers making such an impact? Tom thinks they were the
most likely to take a chance in their designs, as they discover who they really are. He observed that many of the collections are
inspired by street wear from the young generation as they
strive to separate themselves from everyone else.
Tom says, “It’s like
that with every generation, wishing to separate themselves from the previous
generation, looking to gain independence.” From this, style and trends are born.
Mixed textures were also popping up, like tweed pencil skirts paired with a
flouncy silk top.
As for the hair, Tom’s opinion (and many others) is that
the clothes dictate what’s going on with hair. When the fashion is soft and flow-y,
hair can become structured and bold. The same goes for bold fashion; the hair
becomes softer. A ‘do that won’t be forgotten was unleashed by Concept Korea,
in which the models’ hair was in put into an orb shape, while their outfits had
very straight and structured lines. 
What’s your take on the latest fashions? Check his runway photography as well as the video below.
https://www.milwaukeemag.com/photos/532012-Fall2012RunwayStyles
Photography and video by Tom Miller.
