Text and Photos by J. Ecochard
Feb 2, 2008
Bumble and Bumble, NYC
We heard Jeremy Laing was a modern minimalist’ designer. He certainly stayed true to his inspiration- the Color Block/Bauhaus artist Joseph Albers.
The collection - mostly in burnt orange, red RED, inky black, and deep and muted purples, stretch wool and viscose/silk fabrics-was sparked up with metal snaps (looked like grommettes) and Swarovski crystals on the tees, floaty long gowns and shorter cocktail numbers. For winter, it lacked the 'heaviness' of other runway shows.
IMHO…the slim fitted looks worked best. A highlight was a lapped bodice, long sleeve putty wool jersey jacket paired with pants and a deep blue/grey curvy sleeveless bodice dress constructed in panels, the waist accented by two metal snaps.
