New York, Spring 08 Shows: The Cult Picks
by The Fashion Cult
Alexandre Herchcovitch stands apart for the typical New York-showing line. The couture-esque designs seem more like something that might show in Paris. That said, the Cult is glad to have it stateside to break the boredom of sportswear and starlet-produced fashion. The tux trend has been brewing for a few seasons now, with the cumberbun making a frequent appearance in the spring shows. Herchocovitch does it obtusely well with bare shoulders, short shorts, and bowties.
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Proenza Schouler looked, at times, like a Fall show with the sleeves and tights ripped off. Still, I’m loving the warm weather layering, vest-on-vest thing going on. The design duo must be too distracted by all that Target cash, because this line didn’t do much in the way of forwarding fashion. Careful not to rest on those laurels too long boys. The fashion world is worst that music when it comes to dumping it’s once-adored golden guys and girls.
      And then the detestable one shoulder dress, which fashionistas are trying to shove down our throats these days. Now and then I see one that tolerable, but their generally presence on the scene is a nuisance.  . |
Doo.Ri was absolutely yummy. In a season when fuschia and cerulean are all the rage, the beige and black of Doo.Ri seemed to speak loudest of all. The lines are clean, but the cuts are striking. This wins my vote for best innovation. It’s somehow futuristic without looking like a line of Jetson cartoons. Hooray for forward thinkers!
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With all the blase red carpet fashion we’ve witness in the last few days, where was Jason Wu? His designs seem perfect for the celebrity worship events. Let’s hope that when asked that inevitable question on the carpet, more starlets will be replying, “I’m wearing Wu.”
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And finally, kudos to Tracy Reese for taking some risks and adding some funk to her usually ladylike and pretty box. I’m loving the color combos, the patterns, the sequins, and even that frighteningly red Red Suit. Go brown girl, go brown girl, go!
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Honorable mentions to
L.A.M.B.,
Malandrino,
and Temperly.
Tags: doo.ri, alexandre herchcovitchdoo.ri, l.a.m.b., temperly, proenza schouler, tracy reese, malandrino, fashion week, spring 2008, new york, jason wu
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The Tracy Reese samples were definitely my favorites. The loose pants, that blazing hot-hot-hot suit, the patterned skirt… loved it! I guess I’m usually drawn to fashion that has a smooth attitude vibe around it so her work really stands out to me.