New York Fashion Week :: Morgane le Fay [The ZOO]

Morgane le Fay :: Spring Summer 2006

Morgane le Fay really does skip to the beat of her own drum. I love that quality about her work. The styling is always a little on the quirky side, yet when seen with her designs, it somehow all makes sense. I would never have conceived of putting a Star Trek-like boot (in a rainbow of colors) with these fluid, esoteric clothes but somehow it works. The components that left lasting impressions on me where the apron-like skirt over slim trouser, Obi belted organza gowns and washed Dutchess satin gown with panels draped over the body. Her use of the crinoline was still prevalent. It worked well with the structure of the outer garments, adding a touch of whimsy to the collection. There were also the quintessential floral print with pleating and ruching, again with the Spock inspired boot but this time in shocking red. Le Fay presented a pair of wide legged loose pleated pants in ivory that looked beautiful and I thought for the Avant-Guard bride to be: Morgane's cotton voile gown would be a perfect match. This collection, although not a consumer trend setting one, was inspirational and beautiful. It made the jaded fashion editor in me, stop, smell the roses and realize that not all great works of fashion are created equal. In this case, Ms. Le Fay has set the bar for others to break free of the fashion treadmill and join her in the journey of individuality. [Kelley Quan]