A LOT A BIT WEARABLE
Text and Photos by J. Ecochard
When the Irish Daryl Kerrigan hit the retail jackpot in the NYC of the late 90’s, hip indie rock-type chicks clamored for the best fitting low-slung pants ever.
A boom, bust and rebirth followed. This year - on February 8th-her downtown 21 Bond Street showroom served as the informal (crowded) setting for a Fall/Winter 2008 collection.
The more casual Kerrigan line (like her old K-189) and her RTW Daryl K line should keep her loyal cult-like fans (think Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon) very happy—and probably garner the spending dollars/euros of a new set of “It” girls.
Modeled by grab off the below 14th Street downtown gals glamorized by Make Up for Ever, -Kerrigan had an urban street sensibility with a side zipped denim biker jacket (timeless), grey belted tunic/sweatshirt like top, multi hued leggings, and a oversized plaid of gray and white fabric used in a deep pocketed dress, jacket and fringy shawl.
Daryl K was more grownup in feel, like the designer herself. With deep ocean blues, dove and charcoal greys, and black as anchor colors, the collection was sparked up with wool, knits, and cotton separates of shocking pink, turquoise blues, teal green, and squiggling prints.
A midnight black alpaca car coat and hoodie, sleeveless jackets and slouchy knit cardigans, seamed mini dresses/tunics with flat metal studs, and soon to be smash selling black stretch leather leggings (WANT NOW) were smart every day to night options. A deep scoop neck/back sleeveless, raw edged black silk “Recession” gown was a fitting final look. And like many collections, accessories were limited to a few belts and ankle boots.
This modern, easy to wear collection with an edge brought back memories of the 80’s still wear it Norma Kamalis. We’ve got room in our closets!
