Gen
Art 13th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion Show
September 5, 2007
Grand Ballroom
Manhattan Center
311 West 34th Street
Written by
Kim Weling
Photographed by Johnie Lee
Oposite Photo:
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For the past twelve
years, Gen Art has showcased top emerging designers
through Fresh Faces in Fashion spring and fall shows.
Successful designers Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor,
Shoshanna, Cloak, Twinkle, Milly and Chaiken all
made their runway debuts through Gen Art.
The 13th Annual Fresh
Faces in Fashion Show took place at Manhattan Center,
NY, welcoming a new group of womenswear designers
including Delphyne, Grace Sun, Dagmar, Mooka Kinney,
Whistle & Flute and Bensoni. Two menswear designers
include A-Z and Young Meagher.
Delphyne by Delphyne
Gerard incorporates viscose lattice on iridescent
silk netting, transparent green stripes for a graphic
silhouette and tissue paper-like materials. Grace
Sun uses organic and natural fabrics, conveying
comfort and ease with timeless neutral pieces. Dagmar
designers/sisters Karin Soderlind, Kristina Tjader
and Sofia Malm showcases jersey and knitwear jumpers,
dresses and jackets inspired by the Art Deco era.
Mooka Kinney designers Rachel Antonoff and Alison
Lewis showcase fun, colorful print dresses and jumpers.
Whistle & Flute
designers Yoon Chang and Je-Won Hwang’s collection
is called the “Urban Concrete Jungle,”
with a contrast between nature and brights with
color-blocking prints. Benjamin Channing Clyburn
and Sonia Yoon of Bensoni a black,white, neutral
and striped color palette including a silk one piece
romper and trench coatdress as key looks.
A-Z designer Dana Lee introduces comfortable pieces,
including ponchos and cardigans.
Young Meagher designers Liam and Jennifer Maher
show militaristic influences and layering with vests
and blazers.
Accessory designers
were also showcased during an accessory reception
prior to the runway presentations, including Knox
handbags by Jessica Maxcy, Yarborough jewelry by
Elizabeth Yarbourough and Arielle de Pinto Jewelry.
A loud and entertaining
after-party followed the fashion show at the newly
opened Spotlight Live with live performances by
Slinky Vagabond (with designer Keanan Dufty).
Delphyne Guiraud
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Grace Sun
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Dagmar
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Whistle & Flute
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