New York Fashion Week Trend Report: Transparency

September 08, 2011


It's still a bit soon to discern the trends coming out of the tents, but an early contender for this year's New York Fashion Week is the transparent layer, which has shown up on both the boys and girls side of the aisle. Normally, we love a good nipple slip, but mostly these sheathes have been styled under jackets or over patterned shirts to prevent you from having to show off your six-pack abs every time you leave the house. Check out the above looks from Richard Chai, and check below for more evidence of a burgeoning trend.

Tim Hamilton

Rachel Comey

New York Fashion Week Trend Report: Transparency