Supima is hosting another design contest, asking emerging talent to "rethink the possibilities of fashion--beginning with fibers and fabrics". Modeled on the legendary 1954 Wool Secretariat competition that helped launch the careers of Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, this event is just now picking up steam and setting its sights on becoming an important competition on the fashion calendar. Among other contestants in last season's runway show were the designers of Form (Jerry Tam and company)--who hold their own during New York Fashion Week with or without contest-running. The Supima open call will take place this Thursday in New York and the subsequent runway show will take place in January. For more information, click here.
Form Spring 09 might be the one collection that we preferred to see on the runway rather than in the showroom. That's not to say that the clothing isn't well made or interesting up close, on the contrary it excels in both respects. The catch is that no matter how feminine or light Form's recent collections might be, there is still the fact of seeing the clothing on a body in order to take in its, ahem, form. What did stand out, on the other hand, were the sequined numbers that we only vaguely remember from the runway show. One blue (left) and one black frock were hanging in the showroom today and were truly impressive. The sequins on these two garments are much finer than what you might find on a pair of American Apparel leggings, for example, making the fabric look like a skin of sorts. Form continues to be one of our favorite New York brands, no matter our preference for seeing one garment on the runway and the other in the showroom. We're just being picky because we know they'd indulge that sort of thing.
To see more Form Spring 09, check out our backstage coverage with photographer Robert Malmberg.
Williamson PR & Showroom. Form Spring 2009.
Because Fashion Week isn't just about the runway, Coutorture has commissioned photographers to capture the spirit of the week. On Day Two of New York Fashion Week, Robert Malmberg brings you scenes from Form
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Form Spring 2009 Runway by Robert Malmberg
FORM takes inspiration from the curvature, texture, and hue of the fresh water oyster. Cashmere jersey, cashmere angora, silk charmeuse, silk chiffon, and silk georgette in ivory, dove grey, and black are all staples this season. FORM is even introducing fox fur mufflers and fox fur attachments that contain various compartments for multifunctional use.
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