editor’s POV

Cats are hot right now. The feline motif appeared in pre-fall 2016 collections as a foreshadowing of what’s to come for fall (more kitties, obviously), but it’s also a playful nod to the way designers have been reworking the hallmarks of hyper-femininity. Stella McCartney is leading the pack in that department, creating a more malleable image of what it means to dress like a girl. Her ballerina-approved tulle frocks layered over pants? Purr-fect. LISA gUIMOND