In this issue (#17):

FASHION
Sept. 6-15, 2006:


Check out our complete coverage of this Spring 2007 edition of semi-annual fun, when designers, socialites, celebrities, buyers and crazy folk descend upon the Big Apple for one week. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

Show Reviews & Photos:

Ashish N Soni: The collection, inspired by "the work of Viennese artists at the turn of the century," unfortunately doesn't speak 2007.

Cia.Marítima: Brazilian swimwear, Brazilian models...and Karolina Kurkova.

Dragana Ognjenovic: The Serbian designer's sophomore effort in the Big Apple boasted solid colors and a subtle sophistication.

Feral Childe: Clothing, cast resin knives...and a crow's head (don't worry, it's fake).

Gottex: The Israeli company celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gorgeous array of modern, innovative and sexy swimwear.

Joanna Mastroianni: Mastroianni's exquisite garden-inspired collection included a masterful usage of accents that served a purpose.

Lisa Thon: Thon's swimsuits, casual wear and dresses amounted to one very mixed bag.

Scanty by Mickey Sills: A rollicking runway show captured the spirit of this carefree Californian's style in a fun collection of women's sleepwear.

Terexov: More variety was needed in this collection of flowing dresses and skirts.

Youco: This Japanese designer's cute collection is straight out of the doors of Anthropologie invites you to a picnic!

Videos (.wmv format): Dragana Ognjenovic | Feral Childe | Lisa Thon | Scanty | Youco

Articles:

It's all about 'frenetic' fun for fashion designers Feral Childe: Artists by trade, the design duo of Alice Wu and Moriah Carlson ties their limited-edition fashion pieces into performances and exhibits across the country.

Scene at the Tents (and at times, beyond)
Celebrity sightings, gossip and other goings-on at the Bryant Park tents, home of (most of) the Fashion Week action.

Sept. 9-10: The stars, including Mischa Barton, JoJo and Brandy, hit the shows; bad behavior; model cookies and an off-the-wall fragrance.

Sept. 12: More Mischa! Paris! And a whole lot of PINK.

Sept. 13-14: The show-turned-zoo at Esteban Cortazar and more stars show up for Zac Posen's show, including Kanye West.
Related Video: Esteban Cortazar show highlights (.wmv, 2.3 MB)

SPORTS
Aug. 24, 2006:
Sharapova, Bryan Brothers Attend Pre-U.S. Open Fête: Tennis players Maria Sharapova, and the doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan attended a rooftop party at the Manhattan Automobile Company. Check out our photo gallery of celebrity attendees, who also included Miss Teen USA Katie Blair and Miss USA Tara Conner. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

Past issues: #12 | #13 | #14 | #15 | #16 | Order back issues

Left: A look from Dragana Ognjenovic's show.
Right: A look from Lisa Thon's show.
photos by Yuan-Kwan Chan

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