COBBLED TOGETHA!

Brian Lichtenberg's A/W 09 collection "Human Hair As Evening Wear" (images by Ian Markell) was alarmingly uncohesive - a Rodarte-esque webby knit here, holographic panelling there, his trademark bodycon dresses and leggings scattered about, hoods, some hairy shoes for good measure - then topped off by one or two of Franc Fernandez' headpieces (Lichtenberg's collaborator for two seasons now...). Whilst confusion is still the feeling that prevails in my head, I still can't help but be enamoured with a few select items...namely the velvet panelling on the smokey grey dress, multi-layered sheer leggings, the metal construction on the giant heel. Given that Lichtenberg shows on the less-than-inspiring Mercedes Benz LA fashion week (they say it's struggling a bit... perhaps LA-ites can elaborate), I'd still say he's got the legging-encased legs to take his club kid dramatics to another city.