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<\/p>\n When I asked Ronson how she would describe the aesthetics of her current collection, she replied with \u201chandsome femininity\u201d. I thought that was a great response, because it perfectly captures that dual contrast present in every one of those twenty pieces\u2014as evidenced by the accenting of richly tailored separates such as black-on-black leather rose embroidery alongside elaborate lace, ruffles, sheer chiffon, or mesh inserts. By pairing patterns and fabrics that complimented and juxtaposed one another, Ronson created an interesting balance in every ensemble. Take for example the feminine florals and soft poppy patterns of a dress accented with black lace or mesh, the deep velvet collars permeating her black jackets and blouses, the whimsically detailed paisley prints paired with black leather, or the sexily cut pantsuits that still maintain a slight boyish charm. Even the outfits featuring a more simple and classic black design contained a pop of floral through a backpack, or a sexy cutaway of mesh fabric.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Through the years, Charlotte Ronson has become known for presenting dynamic and cohesive collections, and this season was no exception. Her aesthetic consistency is a reflection of Ronson\u2019s vision and evolving brand, so I decided to inquire about the particular ambiance she wanted to create for this collection: \u201cI noticed your prevalent use of lush fabrics, color contrasts, and embroidered prints such as black lace. What mood did you want to create with these patterns and pairings?\u201d \u201cWell this season I wanted to tell the story of a cryptic and cute woman compelled by mystery and darkness. My protagonist-muse is creative, smart and spooky; so I wanted this reflection to be soft with darker tones of allure. That\u2019s why many of my pieces use a lot of black fabrics; it\u2019s such a timeless and classic color. Plus it allows me to produce that romanticism, but with an edge.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is no doubt that Ronson clearly has a knack for using textured fabrics and bold designs, arranging them in ensembles that are eclectic, contemporary and diverse, yet unified as a whole. She understands the luxurious artistry of fashion and the female form, and I admittedly found myself oogling over several pieces this season. However, this collection made me wish that she took greater risks and pushed the envelope a bit more\u2014steering away from the commercial and venturing more into the realm of avant-garde and androgyny. After all, the book originally inspired a trend in boys\u2019 suits; so it would\u2019ve been nice to see more of those masculine influences come across in garments that equally embodied both ends of the gender spectrum. Even the hair and make-up, as fresh and cleanly simple as it was, could have benefited from being slightly more dramatic. In our present day culture of fashion, it seems that the bar is always being raised in terms of provocative innovation\u2014so it does take a bit more than leather overall shorts to produce that desired effect of artistic grandeur. Overall, this was no doubt a gorgeous collection, yet I can\u2019t help but wonder how stellar it could\u2019ve been had Ronson played it less safe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related Article:\u00a0Top 20 Looks from the Brooklyn Queer DPs \u201cHey Queen\u201d and \u201cWITCHES\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For her ready-to-wear Fall\/Winter 2014 collection\u2014which was presented Friday night at the onset of NYC Fashion Week\u2014fashion designer Charlotte Ronson was inspired by the children\u2019s book story \u2018Little Lord Fauntleroy\u2019. 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