MNFW: Day 3

Counter Couture

Counter Couture

MNfashion has instantaneously upped the ante for the remainder of this weeks presentations.  With a production cleverly dubbed The Shows, a parade of purposefully designed, and well styled looks graced the runway, one after the other.  Counter Couture, and eco-friendly conglomerate of trio Angie Arner, Katrina Elliot and Allison Danzl, surprised and impressed with bold sexuality, high risk, and dramatic detail.

With cocktail dresses, body-con mini skirts, and lace applique fit for a parisian lingerie shop; Counter Couture allowed Minneapolitans a glimpse into a wardrobe of a very confident, and vivacious woman.  A long sleeved, black chiffon dress with a colorful slip, shined as elegant yet surprisingly unassuming.  Drawing on a well horned designer technique of producing rich colors in satin fabric;  gray cocktail dresses and red high waisted mini skirts declared luxury with a downtown feel.  The collection never veered too far away from risk; a criss cross bandage pattern on sleeveless white dress; the sheer lining from shoulder to thigh on both sides of a black and white cowl neck number, or the volume of lace stitched to create the illusion of a 50's brassiere.  An evocative collection from a socially conscious trio, truly worth seeing.

George Moskal

George Moskal

George Moskal described his collection as being "inspired by the ease and elegance of the French woman".  A witty piece of information as his collection seemed to read 1950's Italian---an updated version of The Talented Mr. Ripley.   Moskal designed for an airy spring, and a very hot summer off the Sardinian coast.  Beautiful emerald green dresses, full skirts in gracious silhouette's, and white palazzo pants made specifically for the daring.  A collection bathed in European flair; George Moskal designed with the mastery of two worlds; noting the past, yet embracing the future.  A reproduction of feminine pieces executed sweetly; where Moskal suffered--tight navy shorts with obscure buttons; he simply made up for it with reinvention---a pastel blue viscose jumpsuit, belted, displaying a very sensual neckline.

Feminine and sexy, with a polished finish; The Shows presented what Minneapolis will hopefully take note of…and wear during these upcoming months.

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