The Stage at Lincoln Center was jam packed with what I was told was nearly a thousand people in the crowd by the PR girl checking me in to Zang Toi‘s Fall 2013 show last night. Understandably so, this was not a show to miss.
Russia seemed to be a reoccurring theme among the shows this week among designers like Tadashi Shoji and Christian Siriano, who were also inspired by Russian opulence. Perhaps this trend is thanks to the recent intrigue in the nation with shows like The Americans?
It was only fitting that Zang Toi wowed the crowd with both Sting singing “Russians” and the theme from the classic film, “Dr. Zhivago,” and I wore my Russian style Albertus Swanepoel for Target hat that my husband nicknamed the “Babushka” hat (see below).
Though beautiful, the entrance of the show was underwhelming for the designer with muted fur trimmed coats and modern suiting for both men and women in basic blacks, browns and tans. After all, this is the same guy who wanted to put one of my clients in an extraordinary heavy silk gown with a dragon embroidered down its extensive train. He is known for wowing his audience, and after about half of the show, he did not disappoint.
An emerald colored gown appeared and the audience applauded as if it were a soprano’s entrance to the Russia opera. More stunning jewel toned gowns in both rich silk and velvet followed, some opera-worthy capes, military-inspired embroidery. Models paused and turned mid-runway to show off these details that Zang Toi has been known for and for which he deserved his thousand plus standing ovation at the show’s finale.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!
Pingback: healthy baby
Thank you healthy baby!