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What Goes Around Comes Around kicked off fashion week with their Fall 2011 line at the Soho Grand Hotel.
Check-in was located in the lobby: guests were greeted by Stefanie Skinner from the famed fashion PR agency, People’s Revolution. Once checked-in, guests were directed up the stairs to the upper lobby. The champagne was flowing freely as we stood waiting for the space to open up. The buzz before the show was one of excitement and curiosity.
We were posted up in the Club Room of the Soho Grand, all lit and ready for the show. The Club Room was one of the two rooms where the show was being held. The fire was crackling behind me, I had a glass of champagne in one hand and in the other, my iPhone was poised and ready for the show to begin.
Right before the show began, Kelly Cutrone came out to make sure everyone was taken care of and ready for the show.
At first, I was skeptical on how this show would work given the layout of the runway; it looped through the Grand Ballroom and the Club Room.
As the show got underway, all doubts went out the window.
The ambiance of the hotel lent itself to creating a mood that reflected the line. We were all sitting on couches – there was a fireplace crackling away and the walls were mounted with large black and white photos of Old Hollywood actors….very retro. I felt like we were sitting in someone’s den, having a cocktail party. It was equally opulent as it was subdued.
WGACA is known for their vintage inspired line that dresses both men and women. Their Fall 2011 did not disappoint; paying homage to the 70’s with a boho chic twist.
Music choice for this show was fitting, watching these ladies and gents strut to David Bowie-esque tracks reminded me of some old Hollywood disco glamour, I felt like I was on my way to a party.
The ladies donned floppy felt hats in an array of neutral and jewel toned colors, perfect headwear for the fall. The guys wore Fedora’s and scarves in a variety of textures and prints; ranging from peacock print in silks or thick, chunky knits.
This line had an array of pieces; dresses, jumpsuits, high-waisted wide leg pants, tunics as well as outerwear. There was also a denim piece; a pair of light wash patchwork boyfriend jeans.
There were a lot of animal prints! The show started off with a leopard print silk belted jumpsuit which was shortly followed by a zebra print mid-length fur coat ensemble. There was also a silk wide leg leopard print pant with a sheer black silk ruffled blouse.
The ladies collection was neutral and jewel tones. The men’s collection was mostly navies and khakis (and quite form fitting! One model had on a pair of what appeared to be jockey pants!) Texturally, there were some velour pieces. The most distinct of the velour was a burnout dresses in deep purple paisley print.
I was never one for ruffled girly socks but I have to say this collection made it work. The ladies wore either black leather platform lace up boots that came up mid-calf or red patent-leather platform stripper shoes, for lack of a better term!! The men wore leather utility and combat boots, keeping it very clean and simple but still having an impact on the overall look.
There was a gorgeous camel wool cape coat that was worn atop a sparkly, beaded black tunic dress. It was a lovely combination that seemed to be intended for a night out.
There was another dress piece that stood out to me; it was tunic dress in teal, sheer and beaded in silver that was worn with an asymmetrical sheer blush pink skirt. It was an odd assemblage of shapes and colors but the heaviness of the dress and the lightweight sheer fabric of the skirt complemented one another.
There was A LOT of fur coming down the catwalk. Between the leather moto jackets the guys wore and the cropped lambswool coat, I couldn’t keep track! The most interesting fur piece was the shearling vest with the raccoon tail accents on the shoulders.
Overall, this collection was about making a statement. Each piece had something to say. To me, it sounded like “I’m here, I’m sexy and I’m badass.”
It wasn’t until afterward that I realized the symbolism of the runway; it looped around the Grand Ballroom and into the Club Room literally showing What Goes Around Comes Around.
It was a unique twist and gave tremendous character to the show.
Kudos WGACA! Very interesting work with a full bodied line that echos an era where glamour and drama was everyday wear!
Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
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