FASHION
New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 collections
coverage by Kwai Chan, Yuan-Kwan Chan, Bibs Teh and Inga Vascenkova
Carlos Miele: Intricate sea cliff prints, ruched details, and vibrant shades of coral and even goldfish orange were scattered throughout a tightly edited yet varied collection.
Chado Ralph Rucci: A challenging women’s collection in two ways: it seemed to emerge from the reflections of the surrounding brightly-lit backdrop and runway, but it also utilized superior attention to craftsmanship.
Concept Korea IV: For its fourth edition, Concept Korea featured the following designers in a presentation style: Son Jung Wan, Lie Sang Bong, Steve J. and Yoni P., Doho, and Resurrection by Juyoung.
Eva Minge: Haute this is not, couture this is not.
Farah Angsana: The Indonesian designer’s intimate presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week once again proved why she deserves a lot more attention than she receives.
Herve Leger by Max Azria: With each collection, Herve Leger successfully manages to maintain its signature elastic band styling while mixing up the details.
Jenny Packham: Someone had to save the day at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week collections. Thankfully, the British designer delivered.
Katya Leonovich: A tenuous connection to American football sinks this presentation.
Monique Lhuillier: Combining subtle femininity with 1980’s neon hues, Lhuillier made a bold attempt with black lace throughout form-fitting business wear and mini-dresses.
Narciso Rodriguez: One who needed a quick case study in geometry need not look further than Narciso Rodriguez’s simultaneously subtle yet eye-popping Spring 2012 women’s collection.
Pamella Roland: Here’s hoping that the Fall 2012 Pamella Roland collection will be back on the runway in New York – right where it belongs.
Pink Tartan: Head designer Kimberley Newport-Mimran's fun looks featured giant polka dots and stripes juxtaposed with sharp dress shirts and mini-dresses.
Ruffian: Block colors dominated the solid but unspectacular collection, and details cutting across light pliable fabrics saved the clothes from appearing too plain.
Son Jung Wan (손정완): Her sophomore effort for Spring 2012 represented a marked improvement from her debut, but was too light and airy.
Vivienne Tam pulls double duty for spring with ready-to-wear and yoga collections: At the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2012 collections, Vivienne Tam unveiled two very different offerings for Spring 2012 that drew upon a single shared word: “zen.”
VLOV - QingQingWu: While he offered something that his countrymen in previous seasons did not, Wu's clothing may not be unique or distinct enough for discerning New Yorkers.
Y-3: Yohji Yamamoto continues to innovate with his latest Adidas collaboration. For his Y-3 Spring 2012 men's and women's collections, expect his signature loosely flowing threads and asymmetric aesthetic to push well beyond the visual boundaries of typical form-fitting sportswear.
Zang Toi turns to Africa, Kirstie Alley and jewelry for Spring 2012: Before his runway show, we interviewed the Malaysian designer about his inspiration for his latest collection, which contained many signature elements from past seasons, yet still presented a refreshingly dramatic turn on the catwalk.
Video playlist: Spring 2012 RTW coverage
FILM
2011 New York Film Festival
coverage by Christopher Bourne
"Crazy Horse": Documentarian Frederick Wiseman’s latest film “Crazy Horse” – an examination of the famed Paris cabaret, which showcases nude dancers performing elaborately choreographed and art-directed routines – can be seen as a companion piece to his 2009 film “La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet,” a film that also explored a Paris artistic institution that features dance performances.
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