NYFW: Kate Spade throws it back to the '70s with retro-inspired show

Cheetah prints, lace-up boots, boot-leg denim, oh my!

Kate Spade has taken over Manhattan's iconic Cipriani restaurant and transformed it into a time machine, bringing us back to the '70s in a fashion show complete with purple carpet, turbans, overalls and the like.

It is creative director Nicola Glass' second collection with the beloved brand -- and it's an opportunity she took as a way to "evolve core concepts" of Kate Spade while remaining true to its DNA and late designer.

One of the ways she maintains that connection is through the continuous use of prints, which have been heavily ingrained in the beloved brand's designs since long before Glass arrived. Friday's runway show, which showcased various leopard patterns in a myriad of palettes, as well as snakeskin accents and pleated details, proved Glass' devotion to the brand.

But it's the way Glass is approaching prints that's different than most designers.

"I’m continuing to develop a unique print language. Print and color are the defining signatures of an amazing collection," said Glass to Fashion Week Daily. "When you walk into a store, you should be able to spot a brand from across the floor by its print and color sensibility. I’ve been focusing on graphic prints where there’s a sense of discovery — what you see from far away isn’t the same as when you’re up close."

It's through her emphasis on hidden colors, secretive patterns and mixed materials that customers only notice when up close. But even the patternless creations from the newest Kate Spade collection are a throwback to its roots. Flirty pinks, bold blues, mustard yellows and lilac purples make up Glass' fall 2019 collection in a dreamy way.

For all of the looks from the upcoming season, scroll through above!