Toni Maticevski: New York Fashion Week Fall 2007

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Bryant Park, The Promenade, 12pm, Feb 3, 2007
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written by Jennifer Jackson, New York

I must admit, Australian native, Toni Maticevski, captivated me with his fashion design logistics. In this show season world of dark, luxurious textiles, and punctuations of color, Maticevski's take demonstrated individuality. The runway collection revealed a perplexing combination of artistic draping, a myriad of fabrics from nylon to fur, and construction techniques varying from princess seaming to thick quilting. This vast range of applications can only suggest an inventive talent capable of lasting success in today's fashion arena.

Maticevski cut wool, viscose, and thick brocades into unsuspecting fluidity. I personally liked the human sleeping bag dresses in bright yellow and red that interluded more body conscious evening pieces. For me, the more outlandish the better, if it works, and this time I really thought that it did. Especially with this New York weather at below 10 degrees, I yearn for a comfy quilt dress. I love the idea of women floating around town wearing smartly tucked and belted quilt frocks with sheen!

I also thought that Toni's use of silk chiffon was very sexy. The basic patterns built off of a radial point from center chest, I found that the more fluid and lighter fabric executions were more desirable. With great attention to the female body and feminine sexuality, it was of little surprise to find that Toni's main inspiration for this line was turn of the century French Salons.

My main plus to this show: A take home mix of the runway music mixed with the help of the designer himself.