Tyler by Richard Tyler: Evening Song
By Tanya Jensen
Photos by: Gruber-FWD
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NEW YORK, Feb 27, 2003/ FWD/ --- Yet another designer harking back to the ‘60s for fall 2003
is Richard Tyler for his second line, tyler.
Although instead of the harsher mod looks springing up on many a runway, Tyler went for
a relaxed, English ‘60s style, not by way of Carnaby Street, rather more gentrified.
Tyler was introduced two seasons ago to bring Tyler’s expert tailoring and sophistication
to the masses.
The opening pieces -- floral tapestry coats paired with slim leg pants and multi-color
gentlemen’s suits -- would be equally at home in the pub having a pint as eating a divine
dinner at an upscale Berkshires restaurant.
The multicolor wool plaid coats with adorable belt and buckle details at the back are
perfect for a Sunday drive and to afternoon tea.
Even the evening pieces -- liquid gray silk slip dresses, midnight blue silk jersey
dresses with scarves -- could be dressed up, or left as they were in the show, paired down
by throwing on a black felted wool trench or one of Tyler’s personal favorites, a black needle
stripe washed cotton crombie.
As the Australian designer explained backstage: “This line is designed to be comfortable
and wearable and this season in particular I wanted looks that were fun and eclectic
to look at and to wear.”
Tyler took part of his inspiration for the show from singer Julie Driscoll. “She was
incredibly beautiful; I was completely in love with her. She had short dark hair and
these amazing dark eyes,” he explained wistfully.
Sure enough, the models with longer hair had it scraped back in a classic chignon and
their eyes were heavily made up.
There were some admirably cut leather jackets in rich caramel, crimson and spice colors,
and some great casual suits in tan striped velveteen, charcoal wool and even denim.
The only obvious print was a blousson sleeve dress in a typically English vivid red poppy print.
Richard Tyler is now ready to expand ‘tyler’ and is hoping to extend future collections
and to sell more in the U.S. and in England.
He needs to; this line is going to be in demand.
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