Fall 2010: An Eternity of Bad Clothes?

The economy is not the only uncertainty today. Cathy Horyn astutely pointed out in a recent NYTimes that, “There is not enough fashion with a clear concept and image of how we live today.” and “Promoting new talent is only effective when there is something genuinely relevant behind it.” Funny enough, the faces behind the big European brands who promote on the catwalks are asked by the press photographers: “Who are you?”

Downtown, in New York, the designer boutiques don’t have the luxury of “Lowered Expectations”.

My customers are looking for fresh ideas that carry them throughout a difficult economy notably from work to evening events. Understanding that they might incorporate pieces already in their wardrobe, we always offer something tempting to buy. ”Times change and change brings with it a new concept of chic”- Georgio Armani.

I have lived through the creative epoch of the 80′s and the resession of the early 90′s. I thought it was evocative of Pre-French Revolutionary times with the polarization of wealth. Now we have global polarization of wealth.  A cataclysmic change might be in store for us all.

In the world of immediate gratification, I feel lucky that our design studio can offer our clients fresh ideas in dressing without waiting six months after a runway fashion show. Our success stems from being in touch with our customers wanting to add something special that incorporates well in their wardrobe and life style.

Women still want to try on fashionable clothing, step out and have that tingling feeling of looking professional and feminine. I am happy to connect the dots. Women are not going to buy the bad clothes, especially if Cathy Horyn has educated them to expect more from fashion.

I was walking behind a woman wearing a grey top coat with a a toggle draw string waist detail, ivory knit hose, snake skin shoes and an accent color of orange. Not the streets of Milan or Paris, but down home on Prince Street. So, Ms. Horyn, we are doing our best to keep out of the epoch of bad clothes.

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