New York Fashion Week Fall '09. Chado Ralph Rucci's Positive Asymmetric Space
Summary: Designer and artist Chado Ralph Rucci said the inspiration for his fall '09 collection was "line, proportion, imbalance, negative asymmetric space, grace and iniquity." If you are not familiar with the designer that's because his typical clientele have drivers. They don't take the subway or even cabs. …
New York Fashion Week Fall '09. Tibi's Russian Fairytale
Summary: Designer Amy Smilovic was inspired by Tsars, enchanted birds and Russian folklore for her Tibi Fall '09 Collection. "Fall is about a light hearted moodiness influenced by the Russian fairytale "The Tale of the Firebird." Before the show I had some time to peruse the program of 36 looks to be presented and I …
New York Fashion Week Fall '09. Behnaz Sarafpour Gets Back to Basics
Summary: Of her fall '09 collection designer Behnaz Sarafpour said she was influenced by "functional art and the elliptical shapes of Alexander Calder." That explained the colorblocking and bandeau cut-outs that weaved their way through her chic collection ever so subtly. Sarafpour got back to basics and gave women what she knew they would …
New York Fashion Week Fall '09. Tracy Reese's Sexy Schoolgirl
Summery: Tracy Reese said "Post-Impressionist portraits, namely by Vuillard, Van Gogh and Modiglian" were the inspiration for her Fall '09 collection. For her legions of fans this translated into to hot for teacher adult school girl clothes. At least the accessories were reminiscent of prep-school replete with knee socks, knit caps and geek chic glasses. …
