A look from Brandon Dwyer's spring-summer collection (Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani)
Brandon R. Dwyer’s first post-Project Runway effort was one of a few truly summery collection we’ve seen this season. Almost every piece—with the exception of the bustier dress (yes, more bustiers!) and some out-of-place taffeta frocks—could be worn over a bathing suit and with a pair of flip flops, and the wearer would look effortless and fresh. The loose-fitting sheer floor-length dress at left is the perfect piece for a night out in Miami. We also quite liked his soft-handed use of teal and coral, two really flattering shades, on the knit dresses. Fashion week may have been heavily weighted with PR alumni but we don’t mind as much when they hold their own.
See the full collection after the jump.
couldn’t they afford the extra hour or two to do some hair and make-up – the European shows may have suffered from the tyranny of the stylist overshadowing the clothes themselves but these are still Fashion SHOWS and, sorry to single Dwyer out but this is an example of lacklustre presentation that feel like charity events rather than the possibly big monied business they would all like to represent – if you’re going to get any attention and sell, sell, sell it requires more than sending a schlumping passel of recently corralled gals down a runway and crossing your fingers…particularly if you are only going to present twelve items…
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