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Sara Shepherd Spring 2010

sara_titleSara Shepherd envisioned a feminine and flirty Spring/Summer 2010. The colors were very romantic as were the fabrics. Pink, creamy beige, light grey and shimmery metallics highlighted the silk charmeuse, satin, cashmere and gauzy cotton. There was a pop of color in some fabulous red tops. Some pieces, like a sleek satin pant in which the crinkle ombred down added a touch of sassyness. Also, jackets that were structured and tailored with great detail were juxtaposed with a feminine twist in the soft ruffles. Innovative cutting techniques indicative of her British training were showcased in the swirly seams of another skinny pant. Tops and dresses were floaty and asymmetrical. Sara’s creative style made for a unique, sophisticated collection.

-Maria Giannakakis
Photos © Rachel Rozzi
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Custo Barcelona Spring 2010

custoCusto Dalmau of Custo Barcelona promised us a “Mediterranean paradise” and the most “high energy show of the season” for his Spring 2010 viewing in the Tent at Bryant Park. If the Mediterranean is filled with near deafening house music and Alek Wek, count us in, at least for the first 10 minutes. Although Custo Barcelona gave us a definite value for the coveted seats in the black walled tent, the show ran awkwardly long and droned with the same background beats.

The collection was full of not-too-neon bright prints (that didn’t seem to have a running theme), fringed layers, and as much embroidered trim that you could (or couldn’t) ever want. If it wasn’t patterned, it was lamé. Lipstick painted mouths splashed all over the runway in “matchy-matchy” his-and-hers duets that brought up questions of, “now what couple would wear that together?” Shiny solid sports coats and prep star jackets in collegiate striped pink and green paired with purple brocade (and lamé, don’t forget) above the knee shorts.

Menswear and womenswear alternated on the platform, as well as hues of flesh. A bevy of dark skinned gods and goddesses tramped out on the runway followed by their lighter counterparts and then back again, which confused and distracted a bit from the clothing. Was Dalmau making some kind of social statement, or perhaps some kind of symmetry of the skin tones? What more, while each piece was elaborate and skillfully done on its own, and the collection cohesively color coded, the over-brilliance of each piece made the lot seem blander than intended. When every look is special, they all run together like melted crayons in the box. Custo gave exactly what he intended to give us when he said “high energy”, but unfortunately, it was of the sugar rush brand that came crashing down all too soon.
-Rachel Rozzi
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Hervé Léger by Max Azria’s Spring 2010 Collection

legerWhen 90’s pop band Right Said Fred sang “I’m too Sexy…” they probably weren’t talking about Hervé Léger by Max Azria’s Spring 2010 Collection, because there’s nothing that screams more seduction than body-con. The show was a glamazonian parade of tan, willowy beauties with free-flowing hair in, for the most part, Léger’s famous bandage, body-con dresses. Although Azria mixed it up a bit with looser styles in the form of circular mini-skirts and leave-nothing-to-the-imagination body suits, the bandage dress was the star of the show.

One look in particular shone mid-show displaying a twisted spider web of knit stretch held together by seams of raindrop splattered crystalline lines, body hugging and ergonomic seaming, Max you make us blush! Mostly cohesive, save for a couple numbers of multi washed and frayed denim body-con (what were you thinking Max?) that played Polly Anna with the audience rather than Polyamory. Still, the Léger Collection was a stunning show with muted but sky high heels that gave the models legs for months, and our bandage dress fix to look forward to while we all work our butts off at the gym til Spring.
– Rachel Rozzi, Story and Photos
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Davidelfin Spring 2010

davidDavidelfin’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection featured color palettes of jade, mint green, jewel tones, and navy. His collection was unisex and had an androgynous feel.

Multiple green pieces were shown, and the models wore it from head to toe. Bags, belts, makeup and shoes were green.

Models wore patent leather lace up shoes paired with suits, sparkly navy peep toe stilettos with a dress. Fitted trousers, sheer blouses, shorts, skirts, sweaters, jumpers and dresses were presented.

Detailed stitching could be seen on shirts and jackets. Pieces included fabrics from elastic cotton, acetate weave, hand woven cotton and polyamide.

Sleeveless blazers, a white button down shirt, sleeveless on one side, paired with green fitted pants.

Trousers with a skirt-front or shirts, cardigans who turn out to be a dress, cut out pant suits and shorts over trousers were the highlights of his collection.

-Jenny Mar
-Photos © Sandra Rosales,


Andy & Debb Spring 2010

Andy_Debb_titleAs a Pratt Alum, Andy & Debb Spring 2010 was another collection that did me proud. The pieces played with shapes, textures and had a very 50’s feel. I can see them dressing the cast of MadMen with this line. We saw bubble skirts and chic tailored suits in a palette of burnt orange, copper, gold, and magentas. Kudos, Prattlings.
– Monica Lo
Photos © Stevyn Llewellyn