Rafael Cennamo Couture F/W 13

When I got my ticket to the Rafael Cennamo show during FW last month, 

I wasn't expecting anything more than another show similar to BCBG, 

Candela (etc.) but was pleasantly surprised. Of course, since you know my 

love for presentations over the usual crowded and messy runway show, 

walking into the presentation room was a mysterious but intriguing way 

to be introduced to this line. As previously mentioned in former NYFW posts,

gold took the stand at almost all of the runway shows and presentations. 

Rafael's show was the epitome of a Christmas tree celebration: gold 

headpieces (with the edgier effect since the headpiece above seems to 

represent some type of saw), gold ballgowns with tulle and lace dripping 

over the elegant and sophisticated bedazzled bodice...Some pieces were

more formal while others could be appropriate for an artistic evening

at a country club with only the most exquisite guests in attendance. 

However, the lack of RTW pieces is somewhat unsatisfying, but for a 

couture presentation I should not be expected gold jeans and leather 

jackets I suppose. It is always nice to have the one item in the collection

that could be worn to dinner at a regular restaurant vs. dinners that

only the celebrities attend, but having that be my only complaint about the

show is significantly impressive.  The old world but extremely modern vibe

is fluent throughout, and looking at the whole collection you know they

fit perfectly together. Not one stands out as something that should be

situated in another set. Even though I can't say I would be caught in a 

gold headpiece that people may possibly think is a weapon, if someone

gifted me a ticket to the MET Ball and one of those bedazzled and gold

encrusted ball gowns, that is the type of statement that I like. 

This is one line to keep your eye out for in the future. Can you imagine

what the S/S 14' collection will bring? Possibly hot pink leotards and 

stiletto heels only Gaga would be seen in? I like the idea of being left

to guess.

P.S. Do you like my new layout!? Woohoooo! 

xox

Ms. Fashionista 

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