FASHION WEEK: Kickass Carmelita

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FASHION WEEK: Kickass Carmelita

POSTED: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 8:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass Fashion


		Photos \| Julia West

Wednesday was the opening night of the second annual Philadelphia Fashion Week, and at first it seemed like little had changed since its initial launch. Same venue (23rd Street Armory), same designers and the same interesting but less than inspiring clothes on the runway. Delicious Boutique kicked off the show this year, and though they were an exciting wild card in '09, this go 'round proved to be subdued. Their leather jackets, corsets and skirts were bordering Americana rather than dominatrix.

Next up was Lolliepop Collection, which attempted angular construction but instead produced ill-fitting broad shoulders, a mess of light denim, stretchy leggings and frizzed-out hair. With Nirvana playing in the background, the whole thing turned into a not so subtle way of saying, "Hey, remember the grunge era? Yeah, those were high times, man." No they weren't. And bringing back the worst aspects of those days only solidifies that notion. Things didn't improve too quickly. After enduring another slew of mediocre outfits there was a lengthy intermission (read: mingle sesh). Entertainment, albeit a shade awkward, finally came from those wearing hardly any clothing at all. A very toned Brian Sanders and another, equally ripped member of JUNK performed twisty-turny choreographed trapeze in a cube dangling above the end of the runway. Then it was back to business with clothes and shoes from Arcadia and BUS STOP boutiques, respectively. Now who wouldn't want to stick their feet into a pair of those babies? Seriously, every shoe walking the runway was killer. There were volcanic heels, chunky suede heels, and applique heels. Oh, a girl could have some fun in those. All of this was child's play, leading up to the final runway show of opening night: Carmelita Couture (looks pictured above). This made the entire night go from just fine to outstanding. Her clothes were sizzling with gold sequins, brilliant blue feathers and properly used bold angles that accented all the right girly parts while narrowing others. Each piece was a statement, a work of art. Sure if you saw the clothes on a hanger or even a mannequin you'd get the gist, but seeing the pieces hug curves while moving down a catwalk, well, it was a reminder of why fashion shows exist in the first place. Check out the show in its entirety below:

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