Albert Zoll sells the highest quality notions and trims. Located at 744 South 4th Street on the famous Fabric Row in Philadelphia, Albert Zoll is now in its third generation and has been family owned and operated since 1945.
We think Proenza is one of the strongest collections of Rst.09. The clothes were loose, hung away from the body and were made in luxurious fabrics with great textures. The strongest aspect of the collection was the proportion of of color and shape. They showed teeny, tiny bra tops, done in a very respectable manner, with giant jackets and tees combined with draped airy bottoms. The use of controlled volume was sexy, yet not overdone, which is what we have come to expect from Proenza.
The first two looks of the collection were strong with the typical Donna Karan draping going on around the necklines. Black was the main contrast color for these looks, which worked well used alongside the fleshy pink. It took the pink from girlie and cutesy (which normally would not work in this situation) and made it modern to suit the Donna Karan customer. Later, at the end of the collection, the pink developed into a saturated coral used in great Grecian type gowns.
The overall proportions and silhouettes were nicely thought out. For instance, the asymmetrical designs (full views shown below) were quite intricate and engaging, though you wouldn't necessarily think so on the first glance,, but the shape and proportions are created by draping and folds. Though the overall collection was quite strong, there were a few low points, in particular the "chanel-esque" use of tweed and overly feathered pink coat. The use of bows and excessive beading just didn't seem like the Donna Karan woman from years past. Beyond these few, less stellar parts of the collection, overall it was a nice departure from past Donna Karan and a fresh, dressed-up take on resort.
Full Donna Karan collection is not shown above, to view full collection visit www.style.com
