New York Fashion Week: La Perla Fall 2017

Naomi Campbell

Creative director Julia Haart presented her La Perla Fall 2017 Runway Show during New York Fashion Week.

She visualized the artistic interpretation of British gardens across six chambers of a British manor. So, expressionistic floral, by function of room. “It’s really this concept of nature redefined by people,” said Haart. “And I chose English gardens because they are more of a riot compared to, say, manicured French gardens. That’s what I am thinking about: I don’t like people telling me what to do or where to go. I want to wear what I want, when I want, how I want. It’s all about the freedom.”

Haart’s designs are confident, over-the-top, and glamourist. Most likely, the demographic that she’s aiming for are those women that might tune into the Victoria’s Secret show but would never actually buy Victoria’s Secret—all La Perla, all the way. Also notable, Haart says, “I am creating this specialized world where ready-to-wear and lingerie meld together—our clothes come in dress sizes, but also cup sizes.”

Iconic British model Naomi Campbell opened the show in a navy stretch silk slip dress patched with black lace parts, and a floral macramé-embroidered tweed overcoat, and social model Kendell Jenner closed it in a metallic gold lace gown, replete with elaborate embroidery.

Kendell Jenner