NEW YORK, Feb 5, 2006/ FW/ --- DKNY has always been the ‘baby sibling’ of Donna Karan Collection, but for Fall 2006, it is all grown up as the DKNY young ladies and gents turn more sophisticated while retaining their youthfulness.

Maybe, it is a sign of the times, as the U.S. demographics changes. Gen X and Gen Y, the original target market for DKNY has turned ‘legal’ in a manner of speaking. The teenyboppers of yesteryear are now in the work force.

To celebrate their ‘coming of age,’ DKNY proposes a relaxed, comfy urban looks perfect for life in the big city.

Mini skirts for the young ladies that came in box pleats, puffed while rolled at hem worn with short-cropped tops layered under with bright colored tees that peek at the waistline and neckline.

To ward off the cold, they wear dark colored hose, usually black, and wear loose fitting coats, something that they have borrowed from their boyfriend’s closet.

Dresses are also short, with empire waistlines; and if they come in the natural waist, the dresses are sheered and cinched at the waist with obi-sized belts.

For the young lads, DKNY proposed suits with relaxed fit jackets, thin ties worn over white shirts. No, these young men had not turned ‘corporate’ at all because most of the time, their undershirts are actually striped or brightly colored tees, going without ties most of the time.

Although they strive to conform to corporate America, they keep their own style, not out of rebelliousness, but more for comfort.

All grown up and ready to tackle to world; the DKNY young ladies and gents retain their individuality as they play the corporate game.

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