Designer Thuy Diep’s Spring/Summer 2010 women’s collection – “sexy, flirty, with a bit of S&M,” she said – retained much of the same aesthetic and style of her looks from last season, yet pushed the envelope a bit more with its rawer and more daring take. Zippers, used as both an embellishment and a design statement, played a very prominent role as straps in some pieces while woven seamlessly into patterns in other cases. Other designs were equally unique, such as a black shoulder tie dress and a playful inside-out dress with “pockets” seemingly hanging out.
Audio Slideshow: In Her Words: Thuy Spring 2010
interview by Yuan-Kwan Chan / Meniscus Magazine
photos by Bibs Teh / Meniscus Magazine
At New York Fashion Week, designer Thuy Diep talks about the inspiration behind her Spring/Summer 2010 collection and the use of zippers in her pieces.
Photo Gallery: Thuy Spring 2010 – New York Fashion Week
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