F: Is for fashion continued

Last Monday I wrote about the International Couture Show held at the Weston. I saw six designers but only had time to write about two, so here is the continuation.

Haya Al-Houti a Kuwaiti fashion designer was made to design for film and stage. Designing several evening and wedding dresses she captured the attention and imagination as her creations took a powerful strut down the runway. This was the second time the designer made an impact on the New York fashion scene. Producing 21 separate pieces she claimed to be inspired by the era of the sixties. The colors were rich and were reflected of sun rises and sunsets. Her creations are a breathtaking combinations of satins, sliks, chiffon, organza, tull and lace with rich beading and jeweled embellishments. Al Houti shows a taste for the theatrical and humorous and though she dresses The royality of the world it is this writers recommendation to become a costume designer. For this work yearns for a bigger stage and a larger audience.

Next up was Catalin Botezatu whose show transitioned you to an all black collection! It reminded me of My Fair Lady goes into morning and instead of at the track they are woefully walking down the runway towards a funeral. Exquisitely crafted this collection was morbid. Catalin Botezatu hails from Romania and was named "Designer of the Year" six years in a row by VIP Magazine (Romania), and has twice been presented with the "Award for Excellency in Fashion" by Fashion TV Romania, Carlo, Cannes, Moscow, Budapest, Ibiza, Malta, Sun City South Africa and Windock Namibia. He recently showed his designs as part of the Ford Agency's Supermodel of the Year competition in Las Vegas. I have previous admired this designers work but this collection left me wanting a color and life infusion.

New York's International Couture show is well produced and gives you a taste of what the other fashion designers in the world have in their minds eye. I highly recommend it if you are looking for that eye popping awards gown or gala to attend and that is a high fashion F.A.C.T.