New York designers share the inspiration behind their Spring/Summer 2017 collections. Check back each morning of Fashion Week for an up-to-date sneak peek…

Banana Republic (Photo: Courtesy Banana Republic)
Banana Republic, Michael Anderson, Senior Vice President of Design: “Inspired by modern techniques and traditional craft and how new proportions bring an easy sophistication.”

Rebecca Minkoff, Spring/ Summer 2017. (Photo: Courtesy Rebecca Minkoff)
Rebecca Minkoff: “There was this care-free mood and ease to the lifestyle of 1970s California surf culture that inspired me for Spring ’17.”

Lacoste (Photo: Courtesy Lacoste).
Lacoste: “Holiday Flavour.”

Christian Siriano (Photo: Courtesy Christian Siriano)
Christian Siriano: “My Spring 2017 collection is perfect for a getaway on the Isle of Capri. Vintage photos from the ’60s and ’70s inspired a cool, modern seaside collection fit for a world-traveled woman.”

Jill Stuart (Photo: John Hedgecoe, premium collection. ©John Hedgecoe / Topfoto / The Image Works
Jill Stuart: “Possessions.”

Collina Strada (Photo: Courtesy Collina Strada)
Collina Strada: “Stay fluid in your surroundings acceptance and awareness is the key.”

Vicky Zhang (Photo: Courtesy Vicky Zhang)
Vicky Zhang: “Nestle by love – Being together, companionship and love for family.”

Band of Outsiders (Photo: Courtesy Band of Outsiders)
Band of Outsiders: “A romantic view on California’s pop- and sub-cultures, seen through the nostalgic eyes of three European designers.”