NYFW | Cynthia Rowley Fall 2010

Now we know where the wild things are – in Cynthia Rowley‘s wildly delicious Fall 2010 line. Held at New York City’s fabled Gotham Hall just blocks downwind from the Bryant Park tents, a breathtaking and lusciously intimate display transported us into a dream jungle where anything could happen – and did. This season was, indeed, a grand step outside of the comfort zone that is Ms. Rowley’s usual conservative approach. However, whimsy and character, trademarks for the designer, were in no short order. Inspired by “monsters,” feathers, fur, flowers, and fringe ravaged every skirt, dress, blouse, and jacket that hit the runway as tie-dyed, crimped haired models stepped taut to the live fusion beats of Preacher and the Knife and a rumbling band playing way up in the raptures. What’s more is that through a partnership with the Gagosian Shop, Cynthia Rowley offered limited edition duplicates of these latest looks! Photos were taken of each garment, front to back. The images were then printed onto fabric, cut out into the shapes of the original garment, and copies were available the night of the show. Pretty wild, huh? Run Tweet That.™

*Appropriated Cynthia Rowley Fall 2010 Runway Designs are available now through mid-March at Gagosian Shop – 988 Madison Avenue at 77th Street. Gagosian.com/shop

Backstage at Cynthia Rowley

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