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Rebecca Taylor Spring 2010

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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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Vassilios Kostetsos Spring 2010

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Light sheens and airiness dominated the runway of the Spring 2010 Vassilios Kostetsos Show.  The Greek designer’s line, aptly titled The Phidias-Kalos Pantarkes Collection, is a reference to the Greek sculptor Phidias, who enlisted a youth named Pantarkes to model the likeness of Zeus. A telling statement from the designer. The Spring collection had a strong, ethereal quality, with sheer gauzy overlays floating over form fitting strapless sheaths. Strong shoulders still commanded attention, suggesting goddess-like tendencies. Dresses were encrusted with semi-precious stones, floating over the strong silhouettes, almost severe underneath the wrapped gauze. Menswear were satin suits with knotted scarves—the sheen was quite beautiful and luminous.  Metallics were also present, in geometric patterns/panels, and strong metallic corset belts cinched many of the goddess like mini-sheaths. Then suddenly, halfway through the collection, black gowns emerged, encrusted with sequins. The collection took a decidedly darker turn, almost rock and roll—I believe I saw a fringed motorcycle jacket over a bodysuit at one point.

All in all a lofty collection, that gleamed and shone and seemed spun from Olympian tales.
-Jeanie Kwak
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

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G-Star Spring 2010

g-starG-Star’s Spring/Summer 2010 show was reminiscent of a mix of a sci-fi film with sailors. Emerging out of moving cylinders, models strutted down the long runway, and guests had the opportunity to absorb the detailed craftsmanship of each piece with a better view.
I was quite surprised that G-Star NY Raw Spring/Summer 2010 collection was not just focused entirely on denim and jeans. The show begun with female models wearing white bikini shorts with plunging neckline structured jackets. Key pieces for women were dresses, beach wear separates, trench coats, belted coat dresses, wrap dresses, body suits, vests and jackets. Key items for men consisted of sportswear, cropped pants, trench coats, suits, jackets, fitted pants, skinny jeans, golf shirts and suspender pants.

Jeans are never basic for G-Star NY Raw collection. For women, the updated boyfriend jean was exaggerated with a baggy loose top and tapered into a skinny jean. The look of the denim pants were boyish and loose which was tapered in the leg. For men, jeans were baggy with a long fly and tapered bottom. Skinny jeans were also present.

G-Star is known for their tailored structured outterwear. The men’s collection consisted of tailored coats and jackets. Shorts were matched with blazers. The cut was similar to last season’s silhouette of drop crotch features. Military style jackets were presented for the women’s line. Their usual blue color palette also consisted of white. Printed silk dresses, shirts and ties softened the raw denim look.
– Jenny Mar
Photos by Rachel Rozzi


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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