A Taste of the Tents

Who says spring fashion needs to be about bright colors and vivid patterns? Certainly not Rock & Republic. The theme the spring '09 show seemed to be "black, white, and grey all over". Known for it's denim, the Rock & Republic showed maturity with a broader range of assortment ranging from sculpted leather jackets to long flowing gowns. The influence of Victoria and David Beckham was definitely easy to spot. The male portion of the show definitely took back seat, with mini dresses of all varieties playing a focal role in the spring line. While I def. feel R&R has some growing to do, I look forward to the future that lies ahead for this brand. Here are a few of my favs from the show:

Herve Leger by Max Azria continued to epitomize feminine power with its showcase of bandaged dresses and swimwear. 'Oozing sexuality' seemed to be the theme of the evening, with skintight bondage-like dresses being the focal point for Spring '09. For the most part, color was kept simple and straitforward but bold at the same time.

Season of love, circa 1968, seemed to be the theme for Diane Von Furstenburg's spring collection. Models were cloaked in flowing dresses made from DVF's signature colorful printed fabrics. While dresses, from mini to floor length, dominated the show; suits, tunics, and swimsuits also made appearances on the runway. Here are my picks:

Look forward to more reviews from this week's events! For those in NYC who don't have hands on access to the shows, check them out on NYCTV, channel 25.