Key Takeaways:  For Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, Spring 2008 is all about the waist.  Belts circled the natural waistlines of the primitive, yet refined tribal-inspired collection.  Key looks included: vest-over-vest layering, oversized collars, short short skirts, the kimono sleeve, and the belt.

Color Palette:  Upon a palette of blacks, whites, tans, and greys, the collection reached out to golden olive, a primal red, and metallics–gold leaf and a green tinged silver.  Small geometric prints worked to create a tribal feel to the collection.

Silhouettes:  The military-tinged Proenza Schouler silhouette centers on the waistline and the legs.  Short skirts, high heels, and the belt placed at the natural waistline combine to create the illusion of two-mile-long legs.  Key classifications included: the short short skirt, the vest, the poufy skirt, the kimono sleeve, the oversized collar, and the belt.

Accessories Report:  Round oversized sunglasses, belts sitting at the nautral waist, and cavalry hats from milliner Albertus Swanepoel.

What⿿s Wearable:  The vest-over-vest layering is great for short-waisted women, as it visually elongates the torso.  And the belt at the waistline works wonders for women with boyish figures, as it helps to create that waistline.

What⿿s Not Wearable:  Short short skirts are tough for those with less-than-perfect legs.  And be careful with the gold leaf garments.  They’re beautiful, yes, but oh-so-hard to wear–for your figure and your pocketbook. 

Previous Proenza Schouler Fashion Week Coverage from Omiru:
Fall 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
Spring 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
Fall 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
Spring 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler