OmniaLuo Mercedes Benz Spring 2009 Fashion Week The Tents at Bryant Park September 12, 2008 Written by Jamie Sharpe Photographed by Cindy Ord

Designer Zheng Lou might not have been in the memory banks of many Americans prior to the OmniaLou runway show on the last day of New York Fashion Week. But that is all ancient history now, because the OmniaLuo Spring 2009 collection was ridiculously beautiful. There was a distinct return to pretty with gorgeous empire dresses, delicate lady coats, and a flurry of pastels. Even the gift bags were decked out in white and pink – there was simply no detail left to chance.

This breakout designer received the Chinese CDFA award, and her strong attention to detail has netted her more than $25 billion in sales in Asia. The Tents at Bryant Park were the perfect launching pad to catapult OmniaLou’s airy looks into the American market. It appears that pretty little things with a whimsical sensibility and some lace trim will be all the rage next April.