COLLECTION REVIEWS
B eginning the show, Hearst sent structured
dresses down the runway with impeccably
crafted pleated skirts and peplum details. In a
market filled with floral, flowy silhouettes, Hearst
stood out with her strong lines and minimal
detailing. Trench coats in colorblocked metallic
fabric and fully-fashioned knitwear demonstrated
her ability to put a new spin on classic
silhouettes.
Hearst is the go-to designer for perfectly-tailored
suiting and her Spring 2019 collection did not
disappoint. Sharp lapels on double-breasted
blazers paired with beautifully draped wide-
leg pants offered the perfect balance between
structured and relaxed. Her use of unexpected
colors like raspberry and blush were refreshing,
yet the real show stopper was a midnight blue
silk suit with a proportioned fitted jacket and slim
trousers.
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As seen throughout her collection, Hearst uses
her craft of tailoring as the foundation and
weaves it through each of her looks, whether
it is a classic suit, or a well draped Chambray
jumpsuit..
Even her most relaxed silhouettes, like a pearl-
encrusted cream slip dress that hits at the
ankle or a striped oversized shirt dress
worn over wide-leg trousers, emanate her
restrained minimalism and penchant for
precision, a skill that usually takes years to
hone.
Although her line has only been around for
3 years, Hearst has quickly positioned herself
as a New York staple. From an effortless off-
the-shoulder white corset dress for date night
to a stunning three-piece khaki set for the
boardroom, one could find an outfit for every
occasion.
Aside from her flawless tailoring, Hearst is
also known for her leather work, which
has resulted in a successful handbag
line. On the runway, we saw an array of
structured clutches in patent and suede,
navy accordion topped handbags, and
large totes to be worn under one’s arm. She
seamlessly incorporated the accessories into
the looks and each style felt complementary
to the clothing. Her thoughtful styling
added an additional layer of luxury to the
collection.
Hearst did not limit herself to using leather
in just handbags, but also incorporated it
into belts,necklaces, and a stunning navy
leather dress that was sewn in strips with
alternating sheer panels. With the sheer
paneling, the leather dress felt light and
airy, which is a very difficult result to achieve
when working with a material best known
for its weight. Hearst yet again proved that if
something is worth doing, it is worth doing
it right.
This cohesive collection is not only luxurious,
but functional. Hearst has been nicknamed
the “American Hermes” by Vogue’s Nicole
Phelps, yet her collection proves to be both
aspirational and attainable. Hearst defined
her target customer and is giving her items
that will compliment each other, yet can be
worn separate.
With a growing fan base, Hearst continues
to expand her collections, which will include
jewelry in her soon-to-open Madison Avenue
flagship store. We can only expect to see
more innovation and precision with each
coming season. Hearst has all of us on the
edge of our seats, waiting to see what else
she has up her perfectly-tailored sleeve.
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