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As one of the hip places to hold a presentation/show for this New York Fashion Week, Milk Studios hosted several presentations and celebrations this Valentine’s Day on the eighth floor.

When best friends Victor Glemaud and Camilla Staerk teamed up last year for a dual showing of their collections, they received great reviews on their designs. In a large open space, the Staerk girls were lined up against the wall and photographed as a group, whereas the boys of Victor Glemaud formed a “V” shape with bright lights shining down on them. Remarking on the clothing, the looks are styled casually but boldly with flattering shapes and colors.

Photographer taking a picture of the Staerk lineup

Staerk posing for the camera

Side shot of the Victor Glemaud line

Introducing a V shape for Victor Glemaud's new line

In the smaller space at Milk Studios, one steps into the Billy Reid presentation which had an air of hay. Amongst the bails that were set up where the Gary Graham presentation was held. Contrasting the country style with class, Billy Reid brings upon a sense of home with the country setting and warm faces of the models.

The country scene for Billy Reid

Heading on over to the surf lodge where tacos and cocktails were served, the Semi Precious Weapons took the opportunity to treat guests to a performance instead of heading on over immediately to continue opening for Lady GaGa’s monster ball tour.

Semi Precious Weapons sings to its audiences to put a diamond in it

One of the most anticipated shows of New York Fashion Week, Jeremy Scott, was held at Milk Studios this afternoon under the direction of People’s Revolution. Guests lined up outside the studios to quickly head up to the fourth floor where preparations were being made. When the standing guests were admitted, the rest of the seats were soon filled and the lights dimmed.

Strong and catchy beats played as models strutted down the runway in patterned tops, skirts, and tights. The flow in looks was consistent and smooth, as the edgy patterns soon transitioned into plain black dresses fitted with a cardboard figure attached to the waist of the runway models. Following the unusual streak of plain dresses were more black and white pieces; however, they now featured the words “little black dress” and “fashion” and “style.” Soon after, the designs took a creative turn with jewel encrusted and glitzy clothing. The articles of clothing that left many with their mouths agape in awe were the mosaic colored crop jackets and the final dress, which had a simple silhouette and was in black, and had a mosaic design on the front.

Much of the crowd stood up and clapped for Jeremy Scott who graced the studio space with his energetic presence. And as much his style is not of my aesthetic, I couldn’t help but be entranced and thoroughly enjoy the show, which had excellent accompanying music and lighting.

Cardbord figure attached to the models

Bright colors are dominant in the collection

Fashion emblazoned on clothing

Strutting in Milk Studios

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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