Contrasting Yet Brilliant Presentations at Milk Studios: Gary Graham and Suno
by Barb on February 14, 2010
Located in the heart of Chelsea is Milk Studios where many designers are holding their presentations and shows this New York Fashion Week, including Gary Graham of his self-titled label and Max Osterweis of Suno. Yesterday evening, the 8th floor was dedicated to the two very contrasting lines.
Founded in 2008, Suno’s Brooklyn-based designer Max Osterweis draws his inspiration from African influences where he often recalls his family vacation to Kenya. The presentation helps with promoting the designer’s concepts and envision of the label. Observing the use of textiles that have an African touch, master stylist Odile Gilbert came up with the idea of continuing the African idea by going for a giraffe look. Such is accomplished with the stand-up-straight hairstyle, which resembles the neck of the animal.
The clothes of Suno are fun; patterns, glitz, and vibrant colors are key to the line. While I may not be a wearer of bold patterns and strong colors, I can appreciate the appeal in the tailoring and the styling. The African influence is obvious, but Osterweis’ Brooklyn style is also present in the bohemian cuts and shapes. What I love most was the fun and playful music, which some of the models danced to, along with the army-like hat atop one of the models.
Loving the army-like hat atop
See the line of giraffes?
Bohemian cuts mix with African prints and textiles
Glitz and vibrant colors make up Suno's Fall/Winter 2010-11 line
Hop on over to a smaller space on the same floor and enter an atmosphere completely different. With the smell of burning incense, and the combination of old-world and futuristic aesthetics, CFDA/VOGUE Fashion Fund finalist Gary Graham provokes guests with the feeling of alien elegance. Hair coiffed into a square shape and pulled back, and thick eye brows, and uniform platform shoes, the models show off Graham’s patterned and bohemian style. The cuts are admirable and the fur adds lavishness to the line, which add to the allure that attracts many guests into the small space. The set-up is ingenious clothes are beautifully structured and styled.
Standing still with the occassional rotation of looks and models
Fur adds elegance to the furturistic aesthetic
Rotating positions
Close-up of bohemian patterns and male looks
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I hate the fur at Gary Graham but otherwise love the whole collection. Genius!
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by MKG on February 14, 2010 at 6:28 pm. #
the men’s looks are amazing!!!! after seeing your posting of Gary Graham I am really impressed how rugged and authentic his men’s collection is. I was browsing through the collections of other designers and was very unimpressed and uninspired by the top designers. They keep trying to sell me the same pant and coat every season as if their clothing for men is just a women’s collection after thought. Or if its supposed to be stylish and fashion forward, most designers produce something inadvertently gay (no offense to anyone). Gary Graham – BRAVO!
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by mark keiger on February 15, 2010 at 3:18 am. #