San Diego might not be as cool as New York or Paris when it comes to Fashion Week, but last week we got a taste of the big leagues at Nordstrom’s 2013 Spring Designer Preview.
The sold-out event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds featured real-life models strutting with their signature pouts down a runway, debuting this season’s most covetable styles.
After the show, guests were invited to browse and shop around the Wyland Center, which had been transformed into a pop-up department store.
Proceeds benefitted the San Diego Opera.
Click through our photo gallery for a peek at some of the looks we just had to share.
Thank you, Nordy’s!
Haute Happening in Del Mar
Haute Happening in Del Mar
Stella McCartney's orange and mint accordion-pleated dress opened the show. Orange is still a huge color this season. Think of it as the new neutral. Mist-colored Falabella fold-over tote also by Stella McCartney.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
Hello, power suit! This look by Celine is chic and polished for the workingwoman on the go—fashion's equivalent of the red power tie for men. Red (they are calling it “poppy”) is also a very popular color for spring. You'll see it on a lot of dresses. Note the tri-colored Mini Luggage pony-hair bag, also by Celine. Love!
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Last year's mixed-print trend is still in style. Admittedly, it's a tough look to pull off, but if you're brave and fashion-forward, we say, “Go for it!” This red-white and blue-black combo by Marni feels sporty, casual, and effortlessly stylish. The common colors of black and white in both the sweater and wide-leg pants help blend the two patterns.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
This Capri tulle embroidered strapless dress with a full skirt by Oscar de la Renta closed the show. It's just another confirmation that soft, feminine designs are romantic, beautiful, and forever in style. A full skirt is flattering on most body types, and the overall look sings of springtime.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
This Capri tulle embroidered strapless dress with a full skirt by Oscar de la Renta closed the show. It's just another confirmation that soft, feminine designs are romantic, beautiful, and forever in style. A full skirt is flattering on most body types, and the overall look sings of springtime.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
The models pose one last time for the photographers and audience. Many of the looks in the foreground are by Dolce & Gabbana. Note the big statement earrings and silk scarves in their hair. The look is wonderfully European and feels so summery—and very wearable for San Diego.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
Channeling Bryant Park in NYC… the Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds was transformed into a fashion runway.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
These Oscar de la Renta shoes are to-die-for—so incredibly stylish and sexy! Leather cutouts on shoes, belts and handbags is another trend for spring. Wear them with a dress or skinny jeans to add a little spring in your step.
Haute Happening in Del Mar
At the end of the show, all the models came back to give the audience a final look.
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