NYFW Spring 2016 Day 1: BCBGMAXAZRIA, Erin Fetherston and Desigual

The fashion flock weighs in on the first day's winning fashion and beauty looks

From the LifeMinute Team

September 10, 2015

It's that time again, when A-listers turn out in droves for the shows to find out what they be wearing next Spring. From a celeb favorite to an indie star to an international powerhouse, NYFW S/S 2016 is now in full swing. Here, what the elite attendees had to say.

Scene: BCBGMAXAZRIA

Founded in 1989 by the designer, the label appeals to "it" girls of all ages (think Angelina Jolie, Rachel Bilson and Alicia Keys). Feminine and flattering, the brand manages to walk the line betwen trendy and classic with aplomb.

"I liked seeing that in the spring there are still going to be knits, so you feel like you're layed out on the beach with the perfect comfortable blanket."

Christina Milian, singer

"I think its so beautiful and so delicate and kind of whimsical looking."

Katrina Bowden, actress

"The colors you see are very bright with fantastic embroideries. The lines are both long and short."

Max Azaria, founder and designer

"The inspiration today at BCBG is the California girl. So it's beachy waves. We're layering two products together. One has a little more hold and the other has more shine. Then we twist the girls' hair into these little buns, brush them out a little bit and you've got gorgeous waves that will last all day."

Orlando Pita, hairstylist

"A little bit of shine on the lips with some mascara and eyeliner."

Jackie Fan, makeup artist

"I think that the line is extremely versatile. There's something for everyone at a price that's super accessible."

Sami Gayle, actress

Scene: Erin Fetherston

Fouded in 2004, the flirty fare has become de rigeur for fashion's bold faced names. The designer mobilized her insider connections to set the tone for the brand and has enjoyed partnerships with Target and Juicy Couture. She counts Kristen Dunst and ZooeyDeschanel as fans.

"My muse this season was a bit of Jane Birkin meets Anne of Green Gables. I wanted the collection to have sort of a pastoral, bucolic feeling with the feel of a meadow, wildfower inspiration in the colors and prints. I wanted the models to feel like they just floated in from a day of waltzing through meadows."

Erin Fetherston, designer

Scene: Desigual

This Spanish brand used Barcelona--urban and ever-changing, as inpiration. Layered looks, shirts worn as skirts, jumpers worn as turbans...off-the-beaten-path and artistic are hallmarks of the 2016 S/S. Laverne Cox, Karolina Kurkova and Iris Apfel were in attendance.

"What's in this spring is this collection takes inspiration in Barcelona. Look for mixing embroideries with beadings."

Daniel Perez, Brand Communications Director

"The gemstones attached to the denim and the Sparta kind of thing? Awesome."

Dascha Polanco, actress

"We have platforms we have sandals. Very casual. Very comfortable. Barcelona is a city that gives us inspiration every single step."

Daniel Perez, Brand Communications Designer