Something for the guys: Rochambeau Spring 2012. I tend to say writing about menswear is not my forte, but it's not an issue in this case as I found many pieces in this collection rather androgynous, especially the jackets and vests. Designers Joshua Cooper and Laurence Chandler recently tweeted that they launched Rochambeau (which means rock-paper-scissors ... Read more
Bibhu Mohapatra's Spring 2012 collection was inspired by previously unseen polaroids by Helmut Newton from the late 70s and early 80s. Make-up was done in the same way - dark eyes and red lips. The collection is wearable with a touch for detail, some dresses are embellished with Swarovski neutral crystals and some have really ... Read more
Today I discovered the biggest show venue at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - the Theater. The invitation to Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 show came two days ago, short notice but more than enough time to get excited. The show was about 30 minutes late because Nicki Minaj's appearance created chaos. It's funny, the only people I ... Read more
Concept Korea is a collective of designers DO HO, Lie Sang Bong, Juyoung, Son Jung Wan, Steve Jung and Yoni Pai. Their Spring 2012 presentation took place at Avery Fisher Hall, just across the main Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week venue. The Concept Korea and Joy Cioci presentations were scheduled at the same time, but luckily I ... Read more
The highlight of Joy Cioci's Spring 2012 collection are leather pieces with lace-like laser cut-outs - note the contrast between leather and romantic, feminine design. Joy Cioci is very young, and I think that's the best time to break patterns. The neon yellow dress was the photographers' favorite.