The AW 08-09 fashion show of Danish designer Camilla Staerk was the perfect instance of how a "i-don't-know-what-to-do" invitation can turn into a really gratifying experience.The presentation took place at one of my favourite spots for fashion shows, The Scandinavia House in Manhattan (the reason why i fancy this place is quite haphazard; let's say everything "Scandinavian" is just cool per se) and it was presented by Gen Art that broadcast the work of only one designer, Camilla, for the first time in their history.
The collection impressed me, I must admit. From the beginning to the end. I took notice of the styling for the first time in my life, which is funny when one is a stylist: all the pieces were put together in a very interesting way and there were some details, like the big hat at the end and some fabric combinations, that kept my attention excited. Actually as soon as I could I asked for Camilla's PR in New York to borrow clothing for my next photo shoot...
Although she once said "I am becoming too known for dark and melancholy, and I don't want to be" Camilla is back to her beloved black which I think is a good move: I find her more powerful designing black pieces than colorful. Or that was my impression after seeing her SS 07 collection.
In another note, I'd like to mention the fact that when I tried to find further information about the designer I stumbled upon another website also under the name Camilla Saerk and which look and font and navigation was exactly like the real one... the only difference was the designer, in this case an Epsom School of Art graduate (a place which website I couldn't find) named Roger Craig Searle.
It all got really confusing to me and thanks that I saw the designer with my eyes I knew she is a woman, otherwise I would definitely think that Camilla was Roger... I can't really talk about this because I don't know anything about it but i just guess they started a collaboration together, it didn't work out and Camilla decided to start her own new line.
It must be upsetting not to have full ownership of your own name, it makes me think of the great Jil Sander when she "lost" her name to Prada.
all images courtesy of dkcnews
9 comments:
wow, i really love the look of the lobster-red velvet.
really cool stylies. me likey the fringies :) thx for sharing
*FLORA
who cares is she's known for her blacks? she's really great at it, the blacks are so luscious...
i do like camilla staerk. she's such a compelling person.
oh, and the jil sander thing always saddens me, too. another compelling woman....
ok ok, quiero la falda tubo de la izquierda abajo...
Love that red velvet!
The black look are lovely!!Fashion rebel and fashion style!!!
Hi Patricia,
I've been following Camilla Staerks career since the start (huge fan). If memory serves me correctly, she started the Camilla Staerk label, but it was maybe owned or invested in by a fashion group? And she would show in London.
About 2 years ago, she decided to leave the label she started, move to New York and start fresh (I have no idea why). It has become confusing, I feel for her that she doesn't have the rights to her full name.
Thanks Claire.
I've never heard of Camilla before attending this show and i feel ashamed for my ignorance... she is really an awesome designer, it must be so weird not to have rights to your own name...
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