Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2009: Saving the Best for Last
Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 15, 2008 / FW/ — Closing the New York Spring 2009 season, Ralph Rucci, who has been named ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer unveiled a collection that is focused on the tension between structure and weightlessness. Adapting his ajouré or openwork on seams on garments that has become his signature for his haute couture...
Phillip Lim Spring 2009: Thematic & Directional
Phillip Lim Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 13, 2009 / FW/ — With his signature lattice work reproduced in bigger than life wooden screens, Phillip Lim’s Spring 2009 collection immediately spoke of grandeur even before the first exit was shown. And he more than lived up to expectations! Opening with a white shirt adorned with golden appliqué and a pair of black low-waisted...
Betsey Johnson Spring 2009: Pirates of the Caribbean
Betsey Johnson Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 12, 2008 / FW/ — Cartoons and clowns wallpapered in the stage and a red French door as the backdrop, Betsey Johnson’s Spring 2009 collection is a delightful interpretation of Pirates of the Caribbean where the damsels in distress look like French mademoiselles and English ladies. Bright spring colors that include the now...
Willow Spring 2009: Freedom of Expression
NEW YORK, Sep 12, 2008 / FW/ — Known for its luxurious and sassy looks, Willow changed its pace this season by opting for an intimate setting of a presentation instead of a runway show to highlight loose and unstructured romantic silhouettes that were inspired by the Ballet Russes, a 20th century French dance troupe. Entitled ‘Sacred Trace’, Kit Willow translated...
Zang Toi Spring 2009: Beautiful Fashion and a Generous Spirit
Zang Toi Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 12, 2009 / FW/ — At the newly renovated Daniel restaurant in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Zang Toi unveiled his Spring 2009 collection to a very intimate group – fashionistas with a heart who turned their passion for fashion to compassion to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation in its fight against cancer. Joining the New...
Gottex Spring 2009: Poolside Extravaganza
Gideon Oberson on the runway Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 12, 2008 / FW/ — Presenting an all swimsuit catwalk show is always a challenge for a designer. Keeping it upbeat and exciting for 15 minutes while the story is told via the same or very similar silhouette is a big hurdle. Gideon Oberson passed all that, unveiling a swimwear collection that should be an essential...
Sergio Davila Spring 2009: Courage Under Fire
Sergio Davila Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 11, 2008 / FW/ — Starting from a little hole in the wall shop in downtown Manhattan, Sergio Davila created his fashion business from scratch. He was the designer, the tailor, and the entrepreneur. So, perhaps, it is only fitting that his debut collection at Bryant Park was inspired by his European grandparents who immigrated...
Barneys Launches Bixby Collection
Andre 3000 (undated photo) NEW YORK, Sep 11, 2008 / FW/ — One of the most anticipated collections opened pre- fashion week festivities. Thursday, Sep 4th, was the launch of Andre 3000 of Outkast line Benjamin Bixby. The collection is already in stores at Barneys, Colette, Harrods and Neiman Marcus. Andre is one of hip hops most stylish figures who has become notarized...
Carlos Campos Spring 2009: Introducing the New Woman
New York Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 11, 2008/ FW/ — Carlos Campos introduced crisp texture and clean palettes of stone grays and summer whites accented by a futuristic blue that screamed a confident and sexy Spring 2009 collection. Silhouettes were derived from strong hard lines accompanied by aviator inspired details. His inspiration was clearly communicated in his...
The Wizard of Oz at Bryant Park
Sergio Rossi NEW YORK, Sep 11, 2008 / FW/ — Officially unveiled Sep 4, 2008, during the eve of the Spring 2009 fashion season, the ruby slippers especially re-imagined and redesigned by today’s fashion designers are on display at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Shown on especially made vitrine, the red shoes surround the fountain, which is actually at the most recognizable...
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009: Refreshing and Experimental
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009 NEW YORK, Sep 10, 2009 / FW/ — When it was announced that Monique Lhuillier will bring on the catwalk a cocktail dress made of denim, first thing that came to mind was if there was someone who could pull it off, it would be her! And she did! A sleeveless ensemble with a jewel neckline and slim silhouette courtesy of a slim waist, the...
