Strange as it may seem, comfy used to be a dirty word in luxury fashion. How much has changed.
Before his show on the final day of New York Fashion Week yesterday, Michael Kors was using the term with abandon. “Comfy, cosy, relaxed, that’s what people want now,” said the designer, who will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his brand next year. “There is nothing better than a chic security blanket.”
Which is precisely what his autumn/winter show delivered. Behold, a plaid wrap skirt in neutral tones edged with blanket fringing. Not comfy enough for you? It came paired with a contrast check cape that had more than a whiff of the bed throw about it. The double security blanket. Kors never does anything by