According to the classic 1975 song, Paul Simon came up with 50 ways to leave your lover. But it seems like Hervé Léger designers Lubov and Max Azria have done the songwriter one better.
The duo, who have been showing the brand on the runways of New York Fashion Week since 2008, seem to come up with hundreds of ways to reinvent the iconic bandage dress in sexy styles guaranteed to entice a significant other to stick around.
Who knew that the bandage dress could be remade in so many different ways?
For spring 2016, the Azrias played with new silhouettes and proportions. Having seen all of their fashion week shows, it is the first time I recall that they have featured such a wide variety of pants, tunics, tiered skirts, and peplum tops in the tight fabric that usually wraps the body like a sausage casing.
In the latest collection, many of the looks flare away from the body or are embellished with ruffles, macramé, knotting, and intricate applique work, adding a textured edge.
Some dresses have long bell sleeves that nearly cover the hands while others feature cutouts at the shoulders or above the clavicle. One pink dress has no sleeve on one side and a long sleeve on the other.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand, the Azrias closed the show with 30 looks from previous seasons, dating back to 2010 — all in shades of alabaster. Coming after so many new looks, the classic styles emphasize why the Hervé Léger legacy has been so popular.
It also served as a reminder that perhaps it's not the best idea to veer too far away from a really good original idea.
Hervé Léger bare combo diamond plaited texture jacquard dress and pant with black suede bootie.
DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A portal opens...Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri