UK Duo Source 80's Germany For Striking Effects
Text, Backstage Photos by J. Ecochard
Runway Photos Courtesy of Poltock and Walsh
September 10th, 2007: Fiamma Poltock and Kate Walsh creatively channeled the visual style of German film director Rainer Werner Fassbinder for their NY Runway debut, sponsored by Henri Bendel’s . The bold colors, black and white combos, and Spring 2008’s ‘it’ color, gray- shot through the slinky collection of structured high waist mini/midiskirts, black skinny jeans, and beige and nude soft, flowing dresses - strikingly topped with the duo's now signature crisp, multi-layered, ruffles. This Poltock and Walsh vibe is one epitomizing modern edge twenty somethings, especially when the sophisticated garb is paired with black garters/hoisery as styled for this Metropolitan Pavillion runway romp. In previous press interviews, the designers have professed admiration for the often clown attired/maquillage, Klaus Nomi, a ground breaking musical performance artist of the early 80’s. And who doesn't miss that creative sole?
The clothes are not cheap (vulgar) looking by any manner of speaking. The ruffled collars, composed of high quality, contrasting chiffon fabrics, are polished examples of the ladies’ strong tailoring skills. Plus, the striking, deep side parted, super shine hair by the Christo Fifth Avenue team- deftly framed the pale canvas/strong brows models' faces-artfully 'painted' by Max Factor's make-up artists, in homage to Surrealist genuis, Man Ray.
We think Victor and Rolf lovin’ thin, fashionistas- who have the confidence to stand out…should seek out the line.
