Rubin Museum, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard "I turn often to Asia for inspiration and my Fall 2012 ready to wear collection was in sired by Mongolia and the drama of that untamed land. I am fascinated by Mongolian nomads, Kublai Khan, Marco Polo, and the traders on the Silk Road - and how their dramatic and colorful lives were shaped by this vast frontier." Josie Natori Exquisite---"...a terrific outing but of course, she's a pro ---she knows what she's doing..." was one chit chat that we had post the JOSIE NATORI Fall 2012 show--- But expectations were exceeded with this runway show-really a graceful walk down the long elegant staircase of the Rubin Museum of Art ---graciously installed in the former haunts of the original Barney's. Exotic mixtures of textiles and details (lace, sequins), yet very wearable and tastefully urbane--- purple felted panel skir, merino wool neck top-black leather topper ...