The economy is in the red and so are many designers. Black, red and metallics dominated the runway with some splashes of color, like shocking pink. Prada’s power suit with skinny belt showed the tightening of our waistline. Common threads seen on many runways were wrapping, draping and banding. From Diane Von Furstenberg and Balenciaga’s drape to Christian Dior and Marc Jacob’s banding these looks were strong but still feminine. Standout collections included Rei Kawakubo’s for Comme des Garcon with Trompe l’oeil and protective silhouettes and the most talked about collection, Alexander McQueen’s recycled couture show and his amazing prints.
