allure.com

It’s how to find the calm in the chaos of fashion.” In 2015, Karan announced she’d be stepping down as chief designer of Donna Karan International, a company she founded in 1984, remaining only as an adviser. At Karan’s Urban Zen presentation, which was held at the brand’s West Village boutique, models wore tufted silk coats, long shearling vests, heavy leggings, moto jackets, reversible kimonos, and artisanal knits—all perfectly fit for a cozy fall wardrobe. “Now Ralph [Lauren] is only showing in season,” Karan said of the American designer’s recent decision to show a direct-to-consumer collection this week.

 

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