This season is all about lavish textiles, architectural silhouettes, intricate details and sleek tailoring, as illustrated by California based womenswear brand Nicole Frank, who launched their first Fall/Winter 2017 collection at Skybar at the Mondrian hotel in West Hollywood on December 5. Guests including Katrina Bowden, Cassie Scerbo and Sylvester Stallone, got a sneak peek of the collection and shopped vintage scarves, dress pants and shirts.
Inspired by the idea of luxurious practicality, the collection is designed for the modern woman with a chic yet active lifestyle. By using quality and high-performance fabrics that are made in the USA, the collection is intended to seamlessly transition from day to night. The range is complete with a curated assortment of customizable and ready to wear jackets, pants, tops, dresses, skirts and jumpsuits that can be accompanied with luxe zip-ons comprised of silk, cashmere, fur and leather to provide endless opportunities to showcase personal style.
Creative Director Nicole Frank, takes inspiration from the 1960’s and reimagines the designs with a modernized sophistication.The brand’s tagline, “The Wardrobe Evolution” represents the constant progression of women’s roles in society and the fashion that evolves with it. From the boardroom to a ballet recital, the Nicole Frank collection is versatile to adapt to a woman’s busy schedule. Fabrics are all machine washable, stain repellent, moisture wicking and breathable, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort.
Nicole Frank incorporated menswear fabrics like tweed and plaid to create juxtaposition against the classic female silhouettes found throughout the collection. Stand out pieces from the Fall/Winter 2017 assortment include the Fruzsina Top with a mock neck collar and ultra-chic removable shearling sleeve option, perfect for the office to date night. The Helen Dress will be your closet staple this season, with its classic A-line silhouette and interchangeable sleeves and hemline. The expertly tailored, figure flattering, Esther Jumpsuit upgrades any wardrobe and the structured Julie Jacket takes sporty style to a new level.
