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KATTYXIOMARA, CUSTO BARCELONA S/S 2014 NYFW

 Chelsea Piers/Nolcha/NYFW-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week/Lincoln Center New York Fashion Week attracts designers and group collections from overseas...the ones we attended we think are all modern collections with international flair-that still managed to reference the influences of their native countries. Portuguese designer Katty Xiomara showed a romantically feminine---of softly toned pastels, light neutrals with a few charcoal black pieces----color blocks beautifully done--- with imaginative whimsical prints. Constructed perfectly, this colorful collection of flirty feminine separates would appeal to those dwelling on both sides of the Atlantic.. No wonder she is so popular in Europe..."proper, elegant...fluid"--- there were a lot of items that can multi-task from work to play. And happy we should note-no goth here...it all was rather cheery-in a good way.  Xiomara also creates polished uniforms for various companies---we can s...

CUSTO BARCELONA Fall/Winter 2013/LITKE Fall/Winter 2013 Debut

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week/Empire Hotel/ NYC words+hotel images/Judith Ecochard Runway images Frazer Harrison/Image.net/video-mbfashionweek THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST-CUSTO BARCELONA FW1314 CUSTO BARCELONA 's signature mash-up of prints and textiles delivered a fast-romped,  large runway collection of apparel and shoes ---for guys and gals. high topped athletic kicks work with   According to the run of show---the collection "combines a bionic aesthetic with sport, feminine inspiration to represent "The Beauty" and an ethnic, ornamental aesthetic with large volumes inspired by the harsh Nordic winters to give life to "the beast." we took this pic from our seat- a cozy cardigan with dolman sleeves made regal with ornamental gold beads-matching skirt---  Designed/lead by brothers Custo and David Dalmau---since the early 80's...the line-up is consistently wildly bold in its graphical efforts---and someti...

CUSTO BARCELONA FALL/WINTER 2012

words/pics Judith Ecochard Lincoln Center-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week NY Custo Dalmau (with brother David) typically show an exuberantly bold, mish-mash of textiles/fabrics-colors/prints in all their apparel for their label,  Custo Barcelona . With contrasting volume, oversized outerwear pieces (jackets, coats), in wearable lengths and in winter ready fabrics ( a lot of sturdy "wild" wools and leather)---this outing actually contained separates that would work just fine with what a guy or gal already owns----very versatile! For Fall/Winter 2012...we also thought that the pieces-were actually toned down for this label---kind'of---with the collection "...a homage to Visionaries and the pioneers of creativity." And in silhouettes---rnging from sparkling minis to tailored suits for the men. Autumnal tones (white-purity, red-love, green-nature, brown-earth, black-unity-according to the run-of-show)...an...