Photos and Text by J. Ecochard
Although the pace of New York's Fashion Week never let up...as a major upcoming religious holiday kept things on deadline...there was a lot of WAITING, once models, press, make-up artists, dressers etc, arrived at their destination. That's just part of the biz...and alot of other businesses too. IMHO-Everyone needs to stop whining!
Hangin' Out Waiting For Runway Test Drive- Lacoste Backstage, Bryant Park Tents
Newcomer to the runway Ghita (but already sold in hipster boutiques like Intermix and Ron Herman) was a hit... with tastefully, sexy dresses in shiny metallics, sunny yellow, cloud white and acqua sea blues. Accessories like the chunky lucite bracelets and strappy white patent leather ankle booties completed the outfits that are destined for the chicettes frequenting the upscale beachy towns and marinas.
Alex Wek gets a not really needed touch-up backstage while another runway lass simply glows- at Ports 1961, Bryant Park Tents.
Backstage at Tracy Reese , Bryant Park Tents...hair braids and champagne!
Our fav model Omayra Mota plays with a pose backstage while other models just ARE at the MET LIFE fashion show, Bryant Park Tents.
ABS is spot-on with a heralded relaunch, featuring a team of talented designers, conjuring up well made, affordable luxury, mix and match day outfits- and a cheeky mise en scéne that flaunts the extensive line's ability to provide contemporary clothes to bake in...and then dash off for a posh party.
Lacoste's colorful gear backstage at Bryant Park Tents.
Rock N' Roll at Obedient Sons jammed packed backstage.
Helmut Lang's out of the way venue still drew the masses for a rave reviewed relaunch true to its namesake's minimalist aesthetic.
Vivienne Tam's 'tribute' to Mao fashion, outside her boutique at 40 Mercer Street, NYC