F: Is for Fashion that still appeals

It is no surprise to me that when I went to the shows at the Javits last week and grabbed material from companies that I wanted to write about, low and behold I picked some of the same ones, without realizing it. Last year I wrote about Cynthia Ashby a Chicago based company located in the heart of East Ukrainian Village. A modern clothing line. With a harmony of sublime reminiscence with contemporary appeal. Each piece is independent and original, embellished and refined. Worn alone or with past collections, garments create a daring allure, an enchantment, a feel that you stepped out of another time. Made from natural linen, cotton, silk and wool the fabrics are dyed in small batches, which gives an exclusive, individuality to each garment. This process heightens tonal depth and intensifies color and texture creating a concert of assorted weaves and resonant hues. Always daring in design and adventurous in rendition, Cynthia’s impulses eschew trends offering risk-provoking style. Every aspect of the garment is designed to incite and inspire imagination. As Cynthia states "The poetry of color is a key part of what makes these garments unique. The clothing is garment dyed, which creates a quality of uncommon depth and texture. The garments are made from linen, cotton, silk and wool in assorted textures and weights. The raw look of the fabric is animated with fine detailing in design and construction." Cynthia Ashby speaks to the woman who does not subscribe to fashion trends. This woman is on a perpetual treasure hunt, collecting pieces to mix and layer, creating different combinations and infinite choices for her wardrobe. I for one am one of those women and that is a F.A.C.T.