KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR

Extra LSR: Kansas City Fashion Week F/W 2018.

Extra LSR, Fashion, Fun and Friends, Spring, 83 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Sharing my shots from the shows at KCFW Saturday night.

The finale night of Kansas City Fashion Week! Time to turn up, turn out, and charge those cell phone + DSLR batteries. KCFW awaits!

You saw the kickoff party at Kindred and details on what I wore, but now it’s time to dig into all that runway action. I started by meeting up with Brina (of giggleCHAMP) and Cait (of SophistiCAITed) to shoot + grab dinner.

KC has been doing this insane winter-spring tug of war, and the Saturday finale happened to fall on one of those days that started out in the 50s and quickly plummeted into the upper 30s, with plenty of blustery wind to boot. (Great time to wear a gingham mini skirt, don’t you know?) Even though shooting was miserable, we powered through (and avoided frostbite) before heading into Rockhill Grille.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
Freezing, but make it FASHION.

Guinness was my only alcohol choice, as my Jayhawks were playing in the Final Four that night (which I missed for KCFW, which should tell you how much I love KCFW). The short story: I had Guinness, black + tans, and Reuben pizza when the Hawks won in the first round, so that became the required Superstitious Game Day Food. It looked a wee bit out of place next to the girls’ bubbly.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
One of these things is different…
KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
This is dedication to the cause, people.

We arrived just in time for the doors to open at The Grand Hall, leaving plenty of time to find our seats, grab drinks, and mingle with pals. And, you know, take your standard bathroom selfie.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
As my pal Steph put it: “I want to be part of this band.” Ah, bless.
KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
With my babes, all ready to go!

The first show was Lucia’s Sarto by Nataliya Meyer, a perennial LSR fave. The attention to detail is always spot-on, and I love the super feminine looks Nataliya sends down the runway.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
Gorgeous brushstroke floral vibes at Lucia’s Sarto.
KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
The loveliest train and a sassy ice blue number.

Things then took a turn for the bridal… Holy bridal bodysuit!

Speaking of bridal, My Heirloom sent a beautiful collection down the runway.

 

 

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
Boss babe meets Victorian chic at My Heirloom.

I loved the offbeat bridal looks My Heirloom presented first: perfect for those wedding-adjacent events like showers, bachelorette bashes, engagement parties, etc. That cold-shoulder jumpsuit would work just about anywhere where you’re getting dressed up and want to make a statement, and the layered black skirt + cream silk combo was both strong and lovely.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
That cap little sleeve on the left, though! And the finale dress with designer Jill Lapping celebrating the end of her show.

So much Victorian romance!

Next came my favorite presentation of the night: TR Brown. The retro vibes were so on point, but the collection still felt fresh. I need just about everything in this first look: ribbed car coat, leather shorts, a fluffy sweater, and nude fishnet stockings? Yes, I am so damn game.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
This entire look needs to be my Early Fall 2018 Uniform.
KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
I’m adding a shiny pleated capri jumpsuit to my wishlist.

Everything at TR Brown was so well done, and I loved the styling choice of clear aviators + French twist to invoke more of that retro spin and also work in some cohesion from look to look. All the use of texture was perfect: fur, leather, corduroy, I could not get enough.

Sara Kahrs kept the throwback vibes coming with her collection. I loved all the red-based plaid and those cool fleece jackets.

 

 

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
Retro print-mixing for him and her at Sara Kahrs.

 

 

The final show of the night was jewelry collection HER by Georgina Herrera. Statement pieces for days.

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR
HER by Georgina Herrera gave us gorgeous collars and tiled gold crops tops.

Kansas City Fashion Week has come to a close! Always sad to see it go, but it’s such a fun time to get inspired and take in all that talent. Congrats to the KCFW team and, as always, a big thank you for having me as part of the media team!

 

 

KCFW F/W 2018 Coverage. | Ashley from LSR

Linking up with Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Straight A Style + On the Daily Express, Get Your Pretty On, Rosy Outlook + Seeking Sunshine, and Pumps and Push Ups.

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83 Comments

  2. How FUN! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, CUTEST most chic girl at KC Week!! Yes you are!

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  9. Such a fun event and SO many good looks! That chunky cardigan + fishnets is definitely my favorite too. I love that you needed to drink the same thing because of the game. Your devotion is super impressive.

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  21. I’m so happy Kansas City has such a happening fashion week because I’m going to be moving there in six weeks! It looks like it was such an awesome experience!

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  25. It looks like you had an awesome time at Kansas City Fashion Week. Lucia Sarto is stunning. Thanks for all the shots, I love your event reviews.

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  34. Sooooo fun! I am in love with that silver jumper! And same here – we got snow on Monday and there is a possibility of snow tonight. I am SO ready for winter to end and spring to officially start!

    Laura
    Black Coffee Beautiful

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  36. Wow looks like you ladies had a blast, vip style! I love your boots and I love seeing fashion week in Kansas city, thanks for the insight.

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  37. How exciting and fun. And that bridal bodysuit, wow, that would definitely be the talk of the town if a bride walked down the aisle wearing that. 🙂

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  39. You look so pretty! And thanks for the nice impressions of the FW 🙂

    sophiaston.de
    youtube.com/sekundenbruchteilee

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  43. Oh the last day look great, working in the bridal industry for 5 years I just had to check out the show here, and love the model in the body suit gown, she is really working it. And yes the retro vibe at Sara Kahrs is fun see why you love it. The high waisted ski pant and ruffle sleeve top is so fun.

    Allie of ALLIENYC
    http://www.allienyc.com

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