
James Todd Smith, aka LL Cool J, presented at the Carlton Hotel on Madison. Often relaxed, unusually this affair was charged with champagne, celebrities (Selena Williams and obvioiusly LL Cool J) and even a little dancing. Not bad for 11am.
Furs, cashmere, cotton, silk. Pinstripe, herringbone, gingham. Navys, chocolates, camel, grey, black, plum. Sharp, uptown, almost English. There was even a Prince of Wales check shirt. With Jeremy Brandrick leading the menswear design team, and Matthew Priestly heading up women's wear Todd should not do too badly. [Mike Hartley]