★ M.A.R.A.★

Doo Ri’s Spring 2012 jersey drapery is unparalleled.  That low cut, grey, Greek revival dress with the high slit paired with gold wedges is perfect for a warm spring NY night.  And I could just roll around in purple anytime.  I mean.  It’s purple.  That is all.   



Fall 2011.  Drapery, Ruffles, and Layers, oh my!!!  Do you see those layers of wool beautifully ruffled and draped?!? The hourglass wool maxi dress whose grey is juxtaposed against a pseudo skin color of tan?!? The black netting down the front and at the sides?!? And that asymmetrical front to back dress with lace up suede boots.  Goodness.  Take another look if you fail to see the artistry in every detail of these pieces. 

Korean American Doo Ri worked for Geoffrey Beene for six years and was appointed Head Designer.  Ri started her own company in 2001 in the basement of her parents’ dry cleaning business.  More on the talented Doo Ri. 



Her past collections are equally delicious, still wearable, an inspiration, and thus definitely a must see.  Peplum shorts and drapery.  Swoon.  


Spring 2010


Resort 2008


Photos are from nymag and doo ri
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Selections from Tadashi Shoji’s Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 RTW collection above.  Japan born and raised designer Shoji at bottom right above.  Also note Chinese model Lily Zhi (top row, midle, photo above; bottom row middle, photo below)



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Richard Chai’s Fall 2011 collection. 
(Note: Asian models Ming Xi (top row, middle) and Liu Wen (bottom row, 1st from left)

I chose to collage the ensembles that look comfortable, are work-appropriate, and of course, exude nyc-style savvy.  Also, the cut and lines provide structure and shape, striking a balance with the 80’s refreshed looseness of the coats, trousers, and long skirts. 

More on Richard Chai:  Label Overview, Richard Chai for Target, Wiki
The Korean American designer extraordinaire. 




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