The 2010 Spring collection of design label Luca Luca made its debut last Friday, and it showcased looks that would not have been out of place on Jane Birkin in the 1970s. The collection mostly showed beautifully draped, solid color looks, many in white. There were a few dreamy watercolor prints on hand, giving the collection a little relief from a tendency toward simple sportswear Luca Luca is known for.

Luca Orlandi, founder of the line, appointed Raul Melgoza as the label’s creative director in 2008, and many fashion pundits credit the neutral color palette to Melgoza, whereas before, the collections tended toward classic fabrics made frankly “girly.”

This is not to say the current line isn’t feminine. On the contrary a number of strapless pieces featured cinched, belted waists, as did several examples of high-waisted trousers. While most color palettes were subdued, if you’re lucky enough to look good in yellow, Luca Luca presented a handful of gorgeous pieces in that color. In keeping with the 70s vibe, models wore their hair loose and curly – very Carole King circa 1975!

Yesterday, the Promenade at Bryant Park was the site of designer Charlotte Ronson’s Spring 2010 fashion show. Ronson comes from a family of artists and has a celebrity-studded speed dial list. Brother Mark was in the audience while sister Samantha worked the show as a DJ, and sister Annabelle modeled on the runway. Many of her celebrity pals like Nicky Hilton watched from the front row.

It looks like Charlotte Ronson envisions Spring 2010 as a time for plenty of leather in the form of shorts and belts. Shoulders and waists were defined, and colors were kept tame, with plenty of gray, white, and soft blue. A number of combos with belted jackets atop tailored shorts were shown. A theme throughout was the defined waist, often with a very simple leather front-tied sash.

While the clothes were influenced by the 80s, the models kept their hair and makeup quite simple, with very basic makeup and hair in various versions of the classic ballerina chignon.

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