photo Isabelle Erb
Y & Kei Water the Earth described 2008 spring/summer collection as "a modern, sophisticated interpretation of the core ideas of the ’60s (rebellion, love, peace, and freedom)". Foregoing the traditional runway show in favor of a presentation in the elegant Celeste Bartos Forum, located in the New York Public Library, their "Urban Hippie" collection was filled with tailored and blouson dresses, long flowing silk skirts and delicate tops. Colors and fabrics were a study in contrast as bright yellow and hot pink linen mixed with subtle silver and grey cotton and black silk chiffon and crepe. Equally noteworthy were the brightly colored, wide strapped, ultra high wedgies that the models wore on their feet.
Zang Toi
One of the A list parties of Wednesday night was the Zang Toi Charity Fashion Show for the Lance Armstrong Foundation "Uniting People To Fight Cancer". Guests paid from $300 to $1000 per ticket to attend the event that was held at the Bo Concept store in Midtown Manhattan.
The highlight of the evening was Zang Toi’s presentation of his sumptuous "Chinoiserie Garden" collection. There was also a live auction and a performance by legendary singer Patti Labelle. Ms. Labelle paid tribute to the ever-charismatic designer while the adoring crowd looked on.
After the show, those in attendance were invited to "meet and greet" Zang Toi, Patti Labelle and the models while Team Toi members (clad in black Team Toi T shirts) passed sweets by Daniel Boulud and savory hors d’ oeuvres and champagne. As the party wound down, guest could be found dancing, lounging on the BoConcept beds and sofas or posing for photos with Zang Toi himself.
by Rhonda Erb
mondomedeusah.net
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