An article for Rolling Stone's blog was titled: How Lady Gaga launched Sally Lapointe's Career. First thought, crediting Lady Gaga for the launch of a talented designer's career is giving the pop star a bit too much credit. Maybe it's just the headline's wording. Perhaps "Boosted Lapointe's Career" is more appropriate. While it certainly doesn't hurt to have a fashion-loving mega-star adore the clothes, Sally Lapointe certainly was on the radar of many stylists and editors previous to Lady's love. What made the industry keep one eye on Lapointe was--and still is-- her unique approach to deisgn in an American market where others tend to tone down ready-to-wear for buyers.
Colors: Black, gray, pink, green, yellow silver
Materials: Crepe, calfskin, jersey, silk, chiffon, neoprene
Loved Looks:
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While signature black structured pieces were still there, a lighter vibe swept over the collection. The run of show mentions Renwick Ruin, an abandoned smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island, NYC. The influence was seen as the models wore sheer caps, as if wrapped in bandages. Though the pieces evoked the beauty of the ruins, not the sorrow that dwelled within many years ago. Beautiful pastel prints combined with Lapointe's signature architectural jackets stole the show. Piece by piece, the majority of the collection is very wearable for a woman who wants to add her own style. A shimmering blazer can be worn with a button down shirt and trousers. A sleeveless black ultrasuede vest can easily be worn with a white tank and denim. Perhaps most interesting, Lapointe manages to make her pieces sellable without selling out who she is as a designer.
Unloved Looks:
The silver microvelvet vest and green shantung jacket will probably work best for an editorial spread or Lady Gaga's next stage appearance.
People, Music and Scene:
MrWilsonDJ provided the tunes as always. After a scary hull in the frieght elevator leading to the venue, the guests had plenty of room with very few left standing. Though, it should be mentioned that Sally Lapointed showed in the same venue seasons past, but the stairs were the only way up. Frieght or five flights of stairs? Spooky elevator please. It was a packed house with Adam Lambert look-a-likes, cool fashion people, but no Lady Gaga.
Rating:
Three out of four Karl Lagerfelds.
