Arnie and I would usually talk about how fashion forward he is. Whenever you pass by Landmark and pass by his corner, you're likely to find the current trends and fabrics displayed there. At times, he picks up on the trends earlier than other designers or department stores.
One recent acquisition illustrates his discerning eye for what's new and hot. This LBD screamed at me when I passed through the RS section last weekend.
The fabric is a soft, black brocade and the style has a lot of subtle detailing. The highlight of the dress is a stylized standing collar which frames the face perfectly. But it doesn't stop there. You can actually detach the collar just by unhooking it from the buttons.
And voila! A new dress. Ate Bullet tried this dress on and the sabrina neckline falls on all the right places. The waist detail also emphasizes the waist, and there are side pockets, too. It looks like every dress the past few seasons is fitted with pockets.
Then there's this other black shift that I got for Ate Lissa. It's a simple black dress made of the same brocade fabric. The silhoutte has this Balenciaga feel to it - reminding me of that short, floral shift that Jennifery Connely wore a few months back.
The dress has nice sleeves and a keyhole detail on the neck. Again, subtle details like these add a lot of character to the dress.
These 2 LBDs are just a sampler of his new collection. He also has an entire line of pretty plaids, some belted, high-waisted skirts, and a slew of shirts and dresses that have men's wear influences.
For someone who makes really great clothes, it makes me wonder why this guy isn't as "visible" in the industry. No big press releases or fashion spreads. No runway shows or mall shows. He's pretty quiet and low key for a person in a very loud and attention-hungry industry.
Maybe he's one of those quiet geniuses, like Alber Elbaz. Well, if he starts churning out Lanvin-esque type clothes, that'll be another story. Or blog entry.
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