Monthly Archives: September 2006

New York Fashion Week Spring 2007: Jason Wu

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It is truly amazing that a designer so young could have already developed as carefully a refined aesthetic as the 23-year-old Jason Wu. His spring 2007 collection continued the themes of his fall work, taking just enough risks with his dresses and gowns for the well-worn Hollywood glamour [...]

By Ali | Posted September 16, 2006 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)

Bryant Park- History?

As fashion week comes to a close, word around town and also NY’s favorite Page Six is that the Bryant Park shows may be history. Some of the officials in Mayor Bloomberg’s administaton want him to shut down the shows because they are too disruptive. Fashion Week is twice a year for a [...]

By michelle | Posted September 16, 2006 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)

New York Fashion Week Spring 2007: Temperly London

In Olympus Fashion week’s official program, Alice Temperly’s stated intention for her Spring 2007 collection was loaded: “traditional dress from all cultures that unites in a cacophony of new textures and fabrics.” This could have foreshadowed a disaster—Temperly London has such a well-developed look that the invasion of so much could risk its [...]

By Ali | Posted September 15, 2006 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)

New York Fashion Week Spring 2007: Vlassis Holevas

Vlassis Holevas’s spring 2007 collection could have been titled “one step too far”—as with the exception of a few pieces, each item seemed as though Vlassis added one too many thoughts into the design of each piece. Distracting elements took away from the inherent beauty in the fabric and forms—the marabou trim on [...]

By Ali | Posted September 14, 2006 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (1)

New York Fashion Week Spring 2007: Michon Schur

Haven’t heard of the fledgling label Michon Schur? You will. Stephanie Schur’s spring 2007 collection was a standout this fashion week—a realization of femininity marked by purity and simple loveliness.
The collection was distinctly floral without the use of flowery prints—rather Schur employed embroidered georgette, silken linen full rouched shoulders, and organza ruffled [...]

By Ali | Posted September 14, 2006 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)