There was an unmistakable undercurrent of Helmut Newton-inspired designs coursing through the New York shows this season, so by day 5 of Fashion Week, I was itching to experiment with my own interpretation of the famed photographer’s well-established aesthetic: graphic black lines and a thick slice of seduction.

|KELLY WEARS| Westward\\Leaning sunnies (the same style Erin wore HERE), earrings courtesy of Karla Deras x Roman Luxe, vintage necklace, Helmut Lang blazer (similar HERE), Honor top, Zena Khan rings, Fendi watch, Primary pants, Alexander Wang shoes
|PHOTOS| snapped on my way into the Alice+Olivia show, by Mark Iantosca



