As with any show in New York City, get there early. If you don’t, you run the gamut of missing all the unusual, freakish, intoxicating performances that are displayed before the actual show. Skingraft saw its fair share of oddities on Tuesday night as they introduced to the runway of fashion week, for the first time, what they were all about. And, they were not to be outshined by the preshow.
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Though his collection wowed its viewers and left many wanting to buy the garments right off the models, Cota still has some growing to do. His aesthetic is clear. And, so is his vision. But, Cato delivered truly innovative and inspiring design minus some of the originality it takes to show every year at New York Fashion Week. As with any fresh face, there is a maturation period. And, experience does help make perfection. With what Jonny Cota showed as his debut, given a little more experience, Skingraft is on its way to being a show stopper.