Donna Karan New York: the shows

I wanted to share a few deeply treasured videos I came across a while ago. I admit, when I first watched some of them I simply admired the clothes and listened to the music. As I learned more about the woman behind those designs the switch inside me went off – it was no longer just about the clothes that resonated and spoke to me, but also the feelings that went into each collection and, of course, the signs. Perhaps, it’s only my imagination… But it felt as if every show was an insight into Karan’s personal life, her emotions, but only if the viewer knew what to look out for…

The Spring 2001 show made me cry. I was watching the models walk down the runway, when my attention suddenly focused on the lyrics. The choice of songs was like a conversation between Donna Karan and her husband Stephan Weiss who passed away from lung cancer on 10 June 2001. The collection was a part of September 2000 fashion week, but I wonder if Donna actually let her emotions speak out loud through the music…

Now watch this Fall/Winter 1994-1995 show celebrating supermodels, super women and, of course, super clothes. So much energy! It’s like being dipped in a pool of endorphin bubbles!

 

And back to expressing yourself through the lyrics… Just watch and listen. Simply brilliant! Should I even mention that I want to wear the clothes?

Every time I see the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, memories begin to flow and come alive. They have very little to do with the show per se, but the clothes make me feel very emotional as if a part of my fantasy world and also remind me of certain events and people that became a part of my life in 2009.

And these are just a few of my favourite – you can see more on youtube if you like.

 

Photo source: annstreetstudio.com