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PLAZA HOTEL NYC Words, Images of Backstage/Show Judith Ecochard Entering the Plaza Hotel always makes us want to stand up a bit straighter. There is something about its elegance and stately structure, jean clad tourists not withstanding…that oozes posh. Douglas Hannant seems made for resort…as his client base probably takes the long winter sojourns that require this attire.  But also, resort or pre-spring fills retailers demands for new merchandise in these days of lean inventory and customers used to seeing fresh merch every six weeks. We popped backstage just prior to the show to take in the terrific 1960’s hairdos by Edward Tricomi …classic locks with a twist--- straight, shiny and glam. In fact, a Slim Aarons photo of the Richard Neutra designed, Edgar J. Kaufman House inspired the RTW looks. Source- PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY And so, it was Pa...

MIDTOWN/BLEEKER STREET NYC Words. Images Judith Ecochard/LYRAMAG We caught an outdoor viewing of Cynthia Rowley’s very wearable Resort Collection outside the Time/Life Building, just off Sixth Avenue…last week. The designer...blends with the models With waiters graciously offering beverages…and the models all lined up and looking lovely--- ---the presentation was a nice way to see the clothes in true daylight without the blaring music played at a lot of runway shows. And given the windy conditions, it wasn’t quite the ocean breeze we bet some of these clothes ‘experience’  ---but it gave us a chance to see how the fabrics gently moved against the body. Particularly helpful---was follow up in the showroom, two days later…as we got to admire the details we saw in the stylish ensembles. The collection as a whole is “ season-less ” we were told…to wear in at least 3 seasons …with different accessories, footwear, perhaps. ...