BCBG Max Azria Spring 2016 Ready-To-Wear NYFW

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
by NICK REMSEN
“Every season, we pick a destination, but this time, it’s Southern California, Los Angeles—we’re staying right here!” Lubov Azria, in gray, post-summer NYC, thusly granted a final blissfully warm day with her BCBG Max Azria lineup. “Surf, skate, music—the ways California changed the world, but a new proposal.”

First things first: More than a few front-rowers were Snapchatting (though with limited cell service inside Moynihan Station) the patchwork bucket hats. Yes, Azria has made the bucket hat cool again. Below the toppers, it was all layers, like embroidered vests, lightweight knits, tie-dyed T-shirts, and floor-dusting pants, some in twilight-hued blocked gradients: Ventura, with polish and smart styling.

At points, there was even a hint of Burning Man among all the Coachella, such as in the case of a metallic gold jacquard jacket. That may have been inspired by the Pacific’s bronze glow on one of Azria’s marathon training runs through Toluca Lake. With platform cutout-toe boots, cozy bits like knit leg warmers, and a few great beach dresses, it felt good to soak up the sun one last time.