We are still in awe from this year’s New York Fashion Week! Former Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall’s Spring/Summer 2017 Runway brought us on a gleamy journey and also drew a packed house. There were many celebrities in attendance that included Lauren Jauregui, Miss New York, Ameriie, Real Housewives of Dallas stars, Stephanie Hollman & Cary Deuber, Arden Cho, Shea Marie, Madison Beer, Kamie Crawford, Lisa Ramos, Lilliana Vasquez, Kimberly Garner and Holly Taylor of The Americans. Marshall debuted several gowns and dresses, accessories and lingerie.
Who is Leanne Marshall? Marshall is a fashion designer in Portland, Oregon. She also competed and won season 5 of Project Runway. Marshall graduated from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco. She began her runway fashion career in 2006 at Portland Fashion Week in Portland, Oregon. Her notorious gowns have graced magazines from US Weekly, The Post, TV Guide, The New York Times, People, Elle, LIFE, National Geographic, Lucky and countless others. This year at New York Fashion Week she ornamented us with a Dreamy Collection of Separates and Gowns for Spring/Summer 2017.
Leanne Marshall’s Spring Summer 2017 collection took us on a magical journey with stark white shimmered beading, watercolor prints, plunging necklines and her signature flowing silks. The elegant collection was slightly different than her signature style by incorporating flowy gowns and dresses. The designer indicated her inspiration came from gemstones and the power they carry. Marshall’s pieces, “like healing crystals, were formed to shift a woman’s energy in an ever-so-effortless way to exude light, love, and positivity,” said Matthews.
Leanne Marshall also introduced accessories to the runway for the first time featuring beautiful handmade headpieces. She also had many different ready-to-wear pieces that will be available straight from the runway in the next few days. She also revealed the lingerie trend we often see on her catwalks. With the gorgeous bralettes through strategically placed sheer panels. The designer used stones to embellish a layered harness in a feathered tangerine hue. For the first time Leanne Marshall this line included gorgeous metal beaded headbands and dainty jewelry pieces.
Written by @leahgordone
