>> Inspired by “a little California dreamin’,” Derek Lam sent out eye-catching sequined "tile" dresses, purple-infused "kaleidoscope"-print looks head to toe, and Spring leather. No neon here. Instead, Lam says, “There is an influence of mid-century colors, the bright tangerines and the peppermints, and the chrome yellows. Not acid brights, but warm brights, mixed with things that are rustic and natural, shades of brown and burlap. Something clean with something rustic.” He adds: “For me, it’s about texture in a new way, so there’s a lot of embroidery, a lot of bright colors, a mix of something that’s more crafty and rustic feeling with things that are more spare and modern.”