Meniscus Magazine - New York Fashion Week Fall 2008, Sundance Film Festival

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In this issue (#22):

FASHION
Feb. 1-8, 2008:
New York Fashion Week - Fall 2008 Collections
Cramped tents. Cramped off-site venues. Celebrities. Socialities. Wannabe celebrities and socialites. Skinny models. Oh, and clothes. coverage by Christopher Bourne, Kwai Chan and Yuan-Kwan Chan

Articles:

Interview with Asian supermodel Philip Huang: GQ Taiwan invited Meniscus to the set of the magazine's male supermodel shoot for an upcoming issue. One of the photography subjects, model Philip Huang, talked to us about how he got his start and his plans for the future.

Scene (mostly) at the Fashion Week Tents: Star sightings, leaky tents, weird yarn and other random happenings from the week.

Reviews:

Academy of Art University: Students from the San Francisco arts school featured their creations in what has become a regular Bryant Park showing.

Bill Blass: New Creative Director Peter Som unveiled a spectacular debut for label Bill Blass.

Koi Suwannagate: Thailand-born, L.A.-based designer Suwannagate brought an artisanal, hand-made quality to her creations, which were each meticulously crafted and one-of-a-kind.

Nautica: The theme for Nautica’s men's collection was “Ice Sailing,” and with this in mind, the company delivered a stylish and functional set of casual wear and sportswear.

Perry Ellis: “Would these clothes look good on my boyfriend or significant other?” In the case of the Perry Ellis men's collection, the answer is a, “Mmm…maybe not.”

Ports 1961: The women's collection failed to match the label’s overarching goal of “unexpected youthfulness and contemporary flare.”

Sass & Bide: It was a bit of a surprise to see the normally reliable Australian duo come up with a collection that resembled a macabre version of Carnival.

Tracy Reese: While not her strongest collection, Tracy Reese showcased a lot of color and style in her Fall 2008 women’s showing.

Zang Toi: Stunningly elegant and remarkably understated at the same time, Zang Toi’s impressive Fall 2008 collection was a show of contrasts.

Photo galleries:

Chris Han: Women's Collection
Reem Acra: Women's Collection
Twinkle by Wenlan: Women's Collection
Vivienne Tam: Women's Collection
Zac Posen: Women's Collection

NEWS FLASH: Allison Chen and Lanna Xu, who competed at last year's Miss New York Chinese Pageant, were contestants in the 2008 Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant on Feb. 16. Lanna earned the title of Second Princess. The full results follow:

Miss Chinatown U.S.A. 2008: Ni Jiang, Bellevue, Wash.
First Princess/Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce: Tiffany Tam, San Jose, Calif.
Miss San Francisco Chinatown: Ilyssa Lu, Foster City, Calif.
Second Princess: Lanna Xu, Wall, N.J.
Third Princess: Andrea Chen, Phoenix
Fourth Princess: Connie Chen, Sugar Land, Tex.
Miss Talent: Sherilynn Chang, Honolulu
Miss Congeniality: Ginny Wen, San Francisco

FOOD
Sweeter than candy: In a bind for Valentine's Day? Check out some spectacular chocolates that were featured at the 10th Annual Chocolate Show in New York. by Pei Chien

MUSIC
Cornelius!
Concert review: New York: Cornelius performed at Webster Hall for the second time in less than a year. by Christopher Bourne

Cornelius: Pop chameleon: The Japanese artist hit the road again in the U.S. from Jan. 17-26. Meniscus caught up with him during last year's tour for an exclusive interview. by Wade-Hahn Chan

FILM...FASHION...FOOD...FOLKS...FUN
2008 Sundance Film Festival
Single-digit temperatures hover above lightly falling snow, ski resorts and...movie theaters. Meniscus attempts to tackle the glory that is Utah's finest film festival. coverage by Yuan-Kwan Chan

Fashion, goods unveiled at Sundance swag lounges: The scene puts L.A. Fashion Week to shame. A look at some of the interesting goods in store for 2008, some already available and others due to hit shelves this spring.

Feeding that "Asian Stomach" in Park City, Utah: The author hunts for Asian dining options in a state not known for its Asian cuisine. Does she survive?

Review: "In Bruges": A comedy or a drama? Martin McDonagh’s debut feature-length film, starring Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes, can't quite decide.

DESIGN
Nov. 16, 2007:
Magnificent, minimalist MUJI opens its doors in the U.S.: This is not stated in the article, but the author has waited 10 years for this moment: MUJI, the ultra-cool Japanese design store, has finally made it to the States. by Yuan-Kwan Chan

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