New York Fashion Week: Designer’s Spring 2015 Sketches

For Spring 2015 designer Tadashi Shoji is inspired by “The Grand Canal in Venice” (Credit: Tadashi Shoji)

“The color explosion and high/low mix seen at the downtown L.A. Flower Mart.” (Credit: Trina Turk)

“This collection is my reminder to self to be light.” (Credit: Mara Hoffman)

“Spring/Summer 2015 imagines the Rolling Stones traveling to India and the dreamy ideal an Indian pilgrimage conjures, with a bit of a rock and roll edge.” (Credit: Rebecca Taylor)

“My Spring 2015 collection is inspired by the first few moments of sunrise, the instant right before the sun rises and paints the sky with luminous shades of pastels.” (Credit: Monique Lhuillier)

“Dreamy California meets South of France savoir-vivre.” (Credit: NANETTE LEPORE)

“I was inspired by various traditional kimonos and the way floral patterns are beautifully combined with geometric elements. The influence of shape and proportion can be seen in wrapped bodices and sloped sleeves.” (Credit: Lela Rose)

“The fusion of Japanese design and landscape as seen in the gardens of Kyoto.” (Credit: Pamella Roland)

“The collection represents the glamour of the ’60s on the Italian and French Riviera.” (Credit: Dennis Basso)

“Urban nation” (Credit: Donna Karan)

“Treasures of the Qing Dynasty.” (Credit: Vivienne Tam)

“While designing my Spring 2015 collection, I found myself referencing the art and culture of Brazil — who wouldn’t be inspired by the decadent carnaval costumes and rich history surrounding the celebration?” (Credit: Nicole Miller)

“Spring 2015 is about crisp, polished, all-American glamour.” (Credit: Peter Som)