New York Fashion Week Fall 2007: Doo.Ri

^{Photo by Peter Duhon
Bryant Park, New York
Visit the FC photo gallery: Doo.Ri Show}

written by Jennifer Jackson, New York

This collection embodied chic sophistication. Unfortunately, I was not able to see the show well, as my take comes from the screen right outside of the Promenade at Bryant Park. So, at best I can offer an overview of the styles and silhouettes that smartly strutted down Doo-Ri's Fall 2007 runway.

Known for her architecturally constructed designs, Doo-Ri draped silk layers, combined with fur and leathers into structures that drew me to want to inspect more closely. I was impressed and intrigued by the shapes of the collection. The basic directional shape I found to be based from a hexagonal top proportion and lengthening rectangular bottom. I think this is quite wonderful as I feel that most designers have a hard time branching out from shapes with less dimension. The designer worked with bias cut bubble hems that have been pretty much over-explored in the last few seasons, but this didn't turn me off. The swishing hems and layers were feminine, marvelous, not overdone, and have I mentioned Chic? Touches of lace embellishment, and black sequin accents made collars and undershirts pop. Slight twists and knotted fabrics flattered the woman figure, and tiny pleats and gathers at the hem opened fascinated eyes.

I loved many of the dresses in this collection, and I know wearing any of them would instantly make me feel glorious. Now, this is one designer that is undoubtedly impressive!