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NUMBER:LAB S/S 2012 Men's Tailored Sportswear/ Performance Wear

That bystander's  elbow annoyed a lot of pit photographers---but the clothes =cool The Standard Hotel NYC words/images Judith Ecochard As we review loads of performance wear from brands with athletic pursuits as priority numero uno--- NUMBER:LAB - a hip, modern collection with a mission "...to define the space between men's tailored sportswear and performance gear..." ---intrigues. Last winter, we were greeted by hockey wielding players outside...this year, the tiny Standard Hotel's 3rd floor---just managed to have a few models skate board in---to reinforce the line's inspiration-the skateboarders bustin' their moves over at Pier 62's futuristic skatepark... on the Hudson. The other style influence-Picasso's iconic painting "Bathers With A Beach Ball 1928" Source The bold stripes and patterns, darker tones-gray, navy, black with pops of color-including "big air blue" we thought the separates were well do...

JUAN CARLOS OBANDO Autumn/Winter 2011-12

EYEBEAM Gallery, 54 West 21st Street NYC Words/Images Judith Ecochard Titled BABEL, Juan Carlos Obandi's presentation featured slowly strolling models, one by one, in a smoky atmospheric setting...a dramatic surreal journey, in a way. With all the ghostly overtones of one of his inspirations for this collection: the thriller movie, "The Others." Also citing the high energy rockers-the Brooklyn based band, The National--- and the rock bands Queen and Kiss for their "theatrical voltage..." We thought the dresses absolutely captured the Victorian essence of that Nicole Kidman star vehicle---with soft flowing dresses, the fitted skirt (above) with a shell top...and the plunging v-neck back on this shimmering fitted dress...perfect for modern days/nights... And were were even reminded of Kiss black makeup on their faces---with these  black cutout details on the items... ...and sparkling elements courtesy of Swarovski el...