Tag Archives: New York Fashion Week

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2010

rebecca_titleRebecca Taylor “explores urban femininity” for Spring 2010. Her collection, which showed at the tents on September 13th, encompasses blazers, sporty pullovers and slouchy trousers. However, there are still flirty elements to be had, and Taylor does not stray far from her coquette “kittenish” roots.

Mini blossom-printed sandals, handbags and belts add a lively balance to the structural details and trim silhouettes, especially when paired with all-over dark solid pieces. Stripes and suits are far from serious, and stretchy grey jersey tops and tank dresses are no longer drab. Many wearable pieces were shown, including a variety of printed petal skirts and button-down blouses. Taylor also embraces pure femininity with strapless “corset-inspired bustiers” and large ruffled dresses in big apple red and deep electric blue.

-Tiffany Chang
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
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Argentine Designer Collections Spring 2010


Designers Cardon, Min Agostini, Eufemia, Benito Fernandez, and Litta displayed their collections in Bryant Park. Ranging from a variety of traditional-inspired pieces, multi-colored richly printed numbers, elegant streamlined modernism, to beautifully crafted pleated gowns topped with ornate hats, the designers clearly impressed this season.
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn

Cho Cheng Spring 2010

chochengCho Cheng Spring/Summer 2010
Cho Cheng’s show was inspired by “a whimsical potpourri of the Japanese obi, Federico Fellini and Holly Golightly”. It was a sophisticated high-quality line definitely geared toward his loyal following of high profile clients. Luxurious fabrics were used like silk crepe, organza, satin, cotton sateen and a light wool crepe for jackets. A ruffle-like detail made of hand-fashioned silk petals was applied to the neckline, sleeves, cuffs and the front of dresses and honestly got a bit tiresome. The collection was predominately black and ivory, except for a finale of blue and cream evening dresses that were seemingly inspired by Tiffany boxes and included a grand finale white satin empire gown modeled by Coco Rocha. Some favorite looks include a sexy, yet classy black silk satin deep V-back dress and black tuxedo jacket with a silk vest.
-Maria Giannakakis
-Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn


Tibi Spring 2010

tibi_titleAn “unabashedly pretty and feminine” siren takes center stage for Tibi’s Spring 2010 collection. Draped bias slip dresses in silk and chiffon layers provided the canvas for this lush presentation. “Great Expectations” opened the show, solid white cascading down the runway with a grand beaded blossom. A strappy, frothy gown sported a suede fleur appliqué down one shoulder. The two-tone ruffled sheath dress takes a bold step forward. This evening, Fern Gully came to life in a plethora of floral and foliage motifs.

Although hues were intense, the overall look is kept very minimalistic- a sleek black silk blazer, graffiti-marked structural pieces and origami laser cut details add a sensible maturity. Designer Amy Smilovic also gives her siren a tough edge with scraps of raw-edged ribbons weaving in and out of knotted buns and sandals with broad straps wrapped thickly around the ankle. The hummingbird motif is the core of the collection, providing a youthful energy, but feeling slightly junior as an all-over print. An abstract lily print, on the other hand, joined the frilly and contemporary together splendidly.

– Tiffany Chang
Photos © Stevyn Llewellyn
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Thuy Spring 2010

thuy_titleThuy 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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