New York Fashion Week :: Manuel [The ZOO]

Manuel :: Fall 2006

Denim, leather, snakeskin, velvet, fur and a healthy dose of cowboy boots from the 'King of Country Couture'. The black palette included some strong reds and natural tones that complemented the tan leather. Stiletto cowboy boots, distressed denim, snakeskin pants and dresses and male models that looked like they could ride for weeks strutted down the runway.

The Europeans amongst us recognize the look. It's a cowboy meets Liberace meets some wild animal that once wandered around the southern states of America look. We don't quite get it though. The longer we stay, the more we do, it's got legs, but I couldn't help feeling a little alienated by the camp Americana. It it nationalistic? Or is it a region proudly displaying its heritage? This is where 'I've gotten stuck'. Perhaps it depends on where you're looking from? [Mike Hartley] more...

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