Eva Minge Spring 2012 (AKA The Show That Wouldn't End)

This show will go down in NYFW Spring 2012 infamy as the show that wouldn't end.  This would be a good lesson to all designers who ever plan a show that they intend clients buyers or press to attend.

The average professionally produced fashion show is about ten minutes, fifteen tops.  Anything more, you just lose everyone's attention span.  At the Eva Minge show, at the 20 minute mark, exasperated signs, annoyed eye rolls were rampant throughout the audience and photographer's pit.  At the 25 minute mark, photographers were screaming:

"NO MORE!"

"ENOUGH ALREADY!"

By the time the show ended (around 45 minutes), some of the photographers had already packed up and left.  I tried to stay, but the battery on my camera, and memory chip had already been spent.

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Pamella Roland Spring 2012

What to wear to your next society gala?  Pamella Roland answers that question quickly at her Spring 2012 presentation during NY Fashion Week.  While the designer's name doesn't pop up in every tabloid, she has a very loyal following among the socialites of the city.

This presentation was an homage to silver screen goddesses. Classic Hollywood glamour poured out of every angle in the Lincoln Center Box.  Satin and organza was pleated and draped across statuesque bodies, adding to the Goddess effect.  Sweet cocktail length dresses were mixed with long fishtail gowns.  Beading and delicate sequins added even more glam to the collection.

Spotted Mingling: Beth Otrosky, Real Housewife Ramona Singer , Rocco Leo Gaglioti 

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