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From PAPER: Rachel Comey's Breezy, Seaside-Inspired Spring Collection

Rachel Comey's signature offbeat mélange of zany prints, decidedly brainy specs (this season, in collaboration with Sol Moscot), and undemanding footwear fit for the most urbane hippies took center stage whilst St. Vincent crooned cover songs at the breezy Chelsea rooftop runway presentation (Nika's hat even went a'flying!). Comey's comely quirk was brought to the fore this season by remarkably Johnny Appleseed styling: a foray of flat-front pants, floppy hats, kooky rover pockets, trademark quotidian cardigans, and thoroughly Camden cargoes. Inspired by seaside Maine, Comey seemingly took cues from the entire coast with winsome (albeit rather utilitarian) skorts befitting a romp around the Sebago Lakes, delightful refined dresses recalling the more genteel Kennebunkport coterie, and functional trenches, windbreakers and field coats wholly fit for Freeport.

Images via Coutorture

Related:

• Rachel Comey's Breezy, Seaside-Inspired Collection [PAPERMAG]

• Pretty in Punk by Julia Frakes: Dana Lorenz to Open Her First FENTON/FALLON Boutique in Freeman Alley [PAPER Magazine]

• Tales From the Sales Floor: What's Selling at Opening Ceremony (featuring your bunny) [Vogue.com]  

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From PAPER: Gerlan Jeans Was an "Expectedly Wacky Affair"

Following a stellar Fall 2009 debut hosted by Patricia Field in her personal home on the Bowery, Gerlan Jeans' sophomore presentation at the Audi Forum was a booming culmination of designer Gerlan Marcel's unconventional flair: an expectedly wacky affair chockablock with her idiosyncratic patterns (past ventures of the Central Saint Martin's '00 graduate include designing kooky, colorful prints for Jeremy Scott, Calvin Klein, Barbie, and Libertine) and prized off-the-wall insanity. For Spring 2010, Gerlan steered toward a definite '90s SoCal vibe (think Amber's PVC/plastic dresses from Clueless) – accentuated by daytime cotton streetwear recalling a distinct Clinton-era optimism and, perhaps, naiveté. Pot leaf prints galore (played up by wicked hologram laboratory glasses seemingly ideal for Ernst Stavro Blofeld or even Dr. Julius No) and clear sky-high 'private dancer' heels may have been the most immensely memorable motifs that I've witnessed thus far this recession-friendly fashion week; but the truly sellable high points include youthful Liberty-esque cotton floral prints perfectly fit for a romp in the sandbox, a dynamically spirited Dr. Martiens collaboration, and a "yes we can" fist pump pattern befitting our current healthcare state-of-affairs.

Related:

• Gerlan Jeans Was an "Expectedly Wacky Affair" [PAPERMAG]

• Who's Fierce (and False) at Fashion Week by Christian Siriano (featuring your bunny) [NY Post]

• Julia Frakes at The SatoriaLUST, Scott Schuman's Book Signing at Barney's [William Yan]

• Tim Walker's "The Lady Who Fell to Earth" [PAPERMAG]  

• Karen Walker Takes Us on a '60s Seaside Escape... And We Love It! [Refinery 29] 

• NYFW Kicks Off with FENTON/FALLON's Fancy Fête [Teen Vogue] 

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From PAPER: Costello Tagliapietra Get Dressy

Fashion's favorite flanneled design duo Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra candidly returned to their roots this Spring 2010 – presenting a collection entirely composed of their celebrated and sought-after dresses. In pure and paradigmatic Costello form, the heart of the line hinged on regal drapes, structural folds, and exuberant hues – this season keeping the spirit fresh (with slickly understated Swarovski details), green (by utilizing an Earth-conscious method of printing fabrics without wasting water in collaboration with AirDye), and attainable (the two shoe styles June and Lula created in partnership with Loeffler Randall are available for pre-order). The boys intently focused on the entirety of each frock – rendering it just as compelling to study the models' garments as they approached as well as from behind – and marking a delicate balance both in silhouette and frills played up by prints forged by manipulating Jeffrey's digital lake and sunset photographs snapped around Brooklyn. Highlights of the well-edited 22 looks unveiled at Milk Studios include a freshly-flaxen Ali Stephens' tricolor moss/acid AirDye taffeta draped one-shoulder frock with seemly satin organza embroidery and Pernille Moeller's periwinkle AirDye lake print taffeta dress crowned by delicate origami jabot.

Related:

• Costello Tagliapietra Get Dressy [PAPERMAG]

• Rachel Antonoff Sets the Stage for Spring [Teen Vogue]

• Julia Frakes captured by Mr. Newton [Refinery 29]

• Sundance Screens Proenza Schouler's The Day Before for the Style Set [Style.com]

  
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