Linda Loudermilk Fall 2007
The Date: Thursday, Feb. 1
The Place: Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St., NYC
Text and Photos by J. Ecochard
Never has there been a better confluence of fashion and the environment than Linda Loudermilk’s sophisticated Fall 2007 collection. A soothing Asian Zen atmosphere ruled the runway where an inventively cut creamy “Polar Bear” Japanese rice paper wool jacket and skirt reminiscent of Japanese kimonos were standouts. A warm overcoat with many textured large panels made from corn fiber (that looked like anything but) over wood pulp leggings looked warm enough for the North Pole pre -global warming. Black tones also dominated- in for example, a bat wing layered top over wide legged, cuffed pants (a silhouette shown many times), and an adroitly seamed long black evening dress with a dramatic dutchess silk train. Overall, the designs itself should be seductive enough for consumers of high fashion…the organic, reusable nature of all fabrics used by Ms. Loudermilk, should set an example for the entire retail industry
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