Fashion Week Day Seven: Lie Sang Bong, Kaufmanfranco, Betsey Johnson, and Zang Toi

Lie Sang Bong

Lie Sang Bong, often referred to as the Korean McQueen, is definitely a name to start recognizing in the US market. A new addition to New York Fashion Week (he usually shows at Paris Fashion Week), Lie’s collection is a perfect fit for the downtown girl with boxy shapes, clean lines, and easy-to-wear full length coats. You simply cannot look away from the bold, satin red gown with lace detailing and black paneling. Or the fusion of swirling molten red lava and digitally printed houndstooth. Or the pop of a beautifully fit cobalt trouser and matching shirt. Each coat is already exceptional and statement-making, but to fortify his utilitarian ideals, they are also reversible! 

      

      

All photos above from Angelito Jusay Photography

      

      

All photos from WWD

Kaufmanfranco

Kate Moss’s effortless style was the source of inspiration for Kaufmanfranco’s Fall 2014 collection. Aside from an impress line up of red-carpet gowns, Ken Kaufman and Issac Franco balanced the glamour with gorgeous oversized and structured coats, neoprene, and leather. I loved the simplicity of the styling with low, side-swept ponytails and natural faces. Glacial blue pieces dominated the second half of the collection; striking and refreshing, they perfectly displayed Kaufmanfranco's interesting cutouts and geometric shapes. The collection managed to be both subtle and sexy, and conveyed an ease of dressing. The show stoppers of the night? A glittery silver long-sleeve gown and a strapless navy dress with a sheer bottom. 

      

All above photos from Angelito Jusay Photography

      

Photos from MBFashionWeek

Betsey Johnson

True to her brand, Betsey Johnson’s collection was as fun, sexy, and entertaining as ever, and appropriately, this flashy spectacle was broadcast live in Times Square. Inspired by the 1970’s and 80’s disco era, there was no shortage of neon, mini dresses, knee high socks, and platform heels. Brightly colored lace cat suits were layered with equally bright sheer dresses and cardigans. There was a strong push for accessories, from bold chain necklaces to large rings in the shape of rats. But beneath the over-the-top styling can be found great separates, from faux fur jackets, sequin party dresses, animal print bags, and knit caps.

      

      

      

All photos from WWD

Zang Toi 

Equally powerful and feminine, Zang Toi opened his Fall 2014 collection with masterful grey trouser suits and dresses. Beautifully tailored and accessorized with mysterious fedoras, leather gloves, and fur stoles, Toi evoked Shanghai in the 1930’s. If I could take away any piece from the collection, it would be the flawless wool tweed cape, perfectly styled with the fedora and garter-like stockings. Bright jade and opium tones lit up the runway, while a mohair jade coat over a zip up sweater and an opium silk brocade jacket with fur trim and matching pants beautifully intertwined the oriental influence of Shanghai with modern cuts and trends. Zang's evening gowns are as glamorous as ever, this season in jade and black satin and fur, and encrusted with elaborate crystal collars.

      

      

      

      

All photos from WWD