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Karen Walker Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The character of the pieces was inspired by the cult 1960’s British television show, The Prisoner. A nautical motif was mixed and matched with way groovy 60’s revival floral prints and straw hats, tote bags, and sunglasses all designed by Walker to complete the seaside mood.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Freda Henry

“I think this might be a fire hazard”, said an attendee about the standing-room-only crowd at the Karen Walker show.  Droves of industry insiders filled the venue to get a closer look at her spring-summer 2010 collection.  The character of the pieces was inspired by the cult 1960’s British television show, The Prisoner.  A nautical motif was mixed and matched with way groovy 60’s revival floral prints and straw hats, tote bags, and sunglasses all designed by Walker to complete the seaside mood. Continue reading “Karen Walker Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Venexiana by Kati Stern Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Here is a closer look at Kati Stern’s Venexiana spring-summer 2010 collection.

photos by Sandy Ramirez

Here is a closer look at Kati Stern’s Venexiana spring-summer 2010 collection. Continue reading “Venexiana by Kati Stern Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Leifsdottir Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

In a fanciful, make believe vignette, located in midtown Manhattan, models fed birds in antique cages while the fashion folk hobnobbed over champagne and sweets, including candied hibiscus flowers.

story by Kate Young
photos by Freda Henry

Leifsdottir’s new spring-summer 2010 collection called “Wonders of The World Await You” combined bright, feminine colors, easy-to-wear fabrics, and fun patterns in a lighthearted and feminine way.

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Siki Im Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The former Senior Designer for Karl Lagerfeld and Helmut Lang presented his avant garde conceptual line in a dark warehouse space deep in New York City’s Meatpacking District.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Adrianna Favero

“Black Beat, White Wonder” was the title of promising designer Siki Im’s eponymous debut menswear collection. The former Senior Designer for Karl Lagerfeld and Helmut Lang presented his conceptual line in a dark warehouse space deep in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Continue reading “Siki Im Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Copperwheat Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The cabana setting and paper lantern lighting inspired a resort evening vibe for Copperwheat’s spring-summer 2010 collection atop the Maritime Hotel in Chelsea. The collection was nothing close to the dreariness of the threatening weather above, and the fusion of Lee Copperwheat’s tailoring and Ben Copperwheat’s pattern design was a matrimonial fusion of talent and craft. Impeccably tailored suits and casual separates lined the runway to a heavy bass beat.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Adrianna Favero

The cabana setting and paper lantern lighting inspired a resort evening vibe for Copperwheat’s spring-summer 2010 collection atop the Maritime Hotel in Chelsea. The collection was nothing close to the dreariness of the threatening weather above, and the fusion of Lee Copperwheat’s tailoring and Ben Copperwheat’s pattern design were a fraternal fusion of talent and craft. Impeccably tailored suits and casual separates lined the runway to a heavy bass beat. Continue reading “Copperwheat Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Binetti Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Binetti showed a spring-summer 2010 collection of flowing silk dresses inspired by– what else? Travel, a major theme this coming season.

story by Kate Young
photos by Adrianna Favero

Binetti showed a spring-summer 2010 collection of flowing silk dresses inspired by– what else? Travel, a major theme this coming season. Continue reading “Binetti Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”