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September 11, 2008
Rodarte's radical attack
Rodarte's Mulleavy sisters put paid to criticisms that they are only capable of chintzy, Sugar Plum Fairy doily frocks, unveiling a breathtakingly original collection that was more Mad Max than meringue.The pièce de résistance was, in my opinion, the first to hit the catwalk—am epic technicolor goddess gown that cupped the model's charms with the loving touch of a sculptor.From there came an array of multi-layered, deconstructed mesh and lace frocks, in shades of black, gray and taupe, worn with fishnet leggings and Harajuku platforms, and fit for a petulant punk rock ballerina.
While remaining true to the Mulleavy sisters' unshakably feminine principles, this collection showed how easily and skilfully they can deconstruct their own style. When pushed, these girls can get radical.
Right on.
September 11, 2008 in NEW YORK | Permalink
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