Classic Lacoste is “simple, sporty and chic” and that is exactly what we got. We were graced with short shorts, flowy skirts, and linen blazers in a bold palette of blues and lots of stripes. For a grand finale, Lacoste sent its full cast of models down the runway in nothing but lemon pop yellow. Looking forward to a bright future, perhaps?
-Monica Lo
Photos © Stevyn Llewellyn 2009
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Thuy Spring 2010
Thuy Diep borrows from the glamour of a silver screen goddess and adds an S&M twist to create a highly structural collection for Spring 2010. The iconic long and loose big white dress from the 30s is updated with trim cuts, succinct details and sprightly hues.
It’s short and sweet for spring, with many strapless and off-shoulder dresses, slim skirts and tapered trousers. Material use is light, with emphasis on neat gatherings and careful draping. Look forward to interesting cutouts, peek-a-boos and plenty of open-backs (revealing ties and fastenings in a messy chic manner). Exposed zippers hold their own, traveling around the bodice and over the shoulder, replacing straps. Thick black sashes and piping cinch and shape the hourglass figure.
Coifs are slicked back and dapper tuxedo jackets come cropped and decked out with hardware. The classic trench now shimmers in gold and makes a statement in translucent latex. Fitted bra tops are at the forefront, shown through a sheer peach cap sleeve blouse and under a low slung asymmetrical tank. Diep offers a collection that is enticing yet unpretentious. For spring, the intuition is playful.
– Tiffany Chang
Photos © Stevyn Llewellyn
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Cesar Galindo Spring 2010
Cesar Galindo captivated his audience with a stunning show filled with fantasy and drama. His futuristic yet fun pieces include multi-layers of textures and fabrics- from matte to high shines, metals to stones, silk to wovens. Wavy cowl necks and exquisitely designed gowns are consistent in Galindo’s collection. As a native Texan as well, I am glad that Cesar Galindo is here in New York doing us proud.
-Monica Lo
Photos © Rachel Rozzi, Stevyn Llewellyn 2009
Twinkle by Wenlan Spring 2010
Twinkle by Wenlan showed a dramatic, moving gallery for Spring 2010, incorporating Yoko Ono’s independent spirit with Blondie’s incredible spunk. Signature prints draw me back to the days of studio art lessons, from scrambled Peeled Paint, dreamy Oil and Water swirls and splotches, to razor-sharp graphics in Paradise Etched.
Raw emotions are conveyed with intense pop art hues of coral red and glam hot pink – perfect in all-over solid statement pieces – while subtle yellow blots and watery blue fill the spaces in between. Black & white is still a hit whether in the form of loose fine gauge viscose cardigans or cool silk tucked into cuffed shorts.
The collection’s soft and hard elements make for a “colorful conversation”. Fluid lines and a sweet attitude played well with the “mash up” of acid wash, chunky choker-style necklaces and loud leggings. Billowy tops flow over sleek patterned skinny pants and “thunderbolts” of cutting edge neon charms outline smooth contours in bubble dresses, ruffles and open, exaggerated sleeves. BIG unruly hair, parted sharply down the middle, topped off each look.
– Tiffany Chang
Photos © Sandra Rosales 2009
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Iodice Spring 2010
The Iodice Spring/Summer 2010 Collection was presented at an intimate setting in a fabulous penthouse suite of the Morgans Hotel. Complimentary champagne, gorgeous models and outdoor garden terraces overlooking the New York skyline were the perfect setting for this sensual and feminine collection. The glamorous and sexy silhouettes personified luxury at first glance. This season was inspired by all things beautiful by the sea like pearls, shells, the movement of sand and seaweed. Maybe you wouldn’t think of seaweed as beautiful, but Iodice made it sexy, (actually, it looked more like snakeskin print. Like I always say, when in doubt throw in some animal print and call it a day). Beautiful high quality embellishments with precious detail added a classy glitz to the monochromatic collection along with statement necklaces and chunky bracelets made of pastel pearls and metallic flowers. The yummy skyscraper high suede shoes were also created by the designer. Creams, and nudes were the dominant color scheme, save for a small mini collection of dresses in navy and red georgette that showcased Iodice’s elegant and fluid drapery technique. Other rich fabrics used included silk jersey and a lightweight lamb suede that almost melted to the touch like butter. This collection was a beautiful harmony between warm, earthy tones accented with cool, breezy, adornments and delicate embellishments. A sexy day at the beach, or if we were in Brazil, everyday. Valdemar Iodice who hails from Sao Paolo has a specific woman in mind. “The Iodice woman”, he says, “is a sophisticated jet-setter, a confident cosmopolitan woman who fuses passion for life with a sense of style”. This family run business started in 1987 and is a well-know brand in his country. Iodice captures the essence of the Brazilian woman, and wouldn’t we all love to be Brazilian? (Adriana Lima, Giselle Bunchen, Alessandra Ambrosio…’nuff said).
– Maria Giannakakis
Photos © Stevyn Llewellyn
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