Jen Kao Spring 2014

DESIGNER:  Jen Kao

INSPIRATION:  Kao named her spring collection “Hounds & Hair”, entirely appropriate as models paraded down the runway with flowing, long blonde locks and matching blonde Afghan Hounds on leash. Dogs on the catwalk, if you will.

TRENDS: 70s supermodel Americana, denim on denim, sky-high leather mules, plaid sheath dresses, black mesh cutouts, crisp whites, flowing chiffon maxi dresses, embroidered vests

PALETTE: Washed denim, turmeric, black, white, navy, burgundy, lilac, grey

WHO WAS THERE: Luanna of Le-Happy.com

WHO SHOULD WEAR IT:  Girls with a penchant for the seventies, a love for leather and denim, and a taste for impossibly chic platforms.

PLAYLIST: “Slow Ass Jolene”, “State Trooper” by Bruce Springsteen, “Livin' Thing” by ELO