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P.O.W.
stands for Power Of Women, and it shows. The Lion D'Or, with all the charm
of turn-of-the-century Bohemia, was host to this standout event sponsored
in part by Hélèna Rubinstein. One of his most famous customers, Quebec
singer Mitsou, was there to liven the festivities.
The-Ânh tells
Minimidimaxi about the collection. "I wanted to introduce men's clothes
in a feminine way. To explore androgyny is to make use of opportunities.
We see Mexican clothes, the ethnic urban." The collection is a bright
one, with burnt orange, cream, chocolate, sepia, russet and sand appearing
as the central cast in a multitude of squares and stripes. An off-the-shoulder
dolman top criss-crossing the chest in earthy tones, along with a red
pagoda-sleeved blouse and draping sash with a paisley perforated skirt
demonstrates an experimental attitude to silhouette. The-Ânh focuses on
body curves, accentuating height without negating the importance of beautifully
pivoting hips. The tailoring is immaculate and the accessorizing seamless,
successfully incorporating straps as a key design element. The highlight,
however, is the monochromatic halter-top branching into a neck-tie, worn
with grey pinstriped pants and matching shirt.
To pull off
a collection of such fused complexity is a remarkable achievement. The-Ânh
has an unwavering vision and his Fall/Winter 2002-03 collection does a
masterful job of articulating that. Perhaps one of Canada's sharpest ready-to-wear
couture designers is simply ready to move on to the next step.
Daniel
Cox
Fashion Editor
Minimidimaxi
LTD. - The Canadian Fashion Stage
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