Fashion Shows, Slideshows, Spring 2009 New York
First Look: ThreeAsFour
By Natalie Hormilla
Last season, ThreeAsFour was our absolute favorite show, and we were delighted that the crowd felt the same way.
So we were a little disappointed when we spied certain front row fixtures chat, text and even yawn during their show last night, an ethereal mix of their new swimwear line (which was much more daring than even we imagined) and dresses that drifted behind the models for so long it was like the effect of a good perfume, except visual.
But then, something happened. The music couldn’t be heard anymore, because there was a static-like noise growing from backstage. And then we all saw it, coming towards us, but so very slowly.
The final look – a floor-brushing, off the body gown, constructed of huge pastel sequins (or were they way too heavy to actually be sequins?) that rattled as the model walked – no, she stepped. The dress was either just that heavy, or maybe she was tip toeing for the grandeur.
Either way, the crowd freaked out. Editors stood, photographers whistled, and everyone broke into applause. It literally stopped the show.
Truly, only ThreeAsFour can elicit that kind of response from a room of jaded fashion people even more jaded from the storm outside.
Update: The final look was constructed of capiz-shell discs.
Tags: Fashion Week, Spring 2009, ThreeAsFour
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Stunning collection – especially the first few looks and the last dress of course. But I do have to say where in the world did they get some of those models?
Stunning collection – especially the first few looks and the last dress of course. But I do have to say where in the world did they get some of those models?
Stunning collection – especially the first few looks and the last dress of course. But I do have to say where in the world did they get some of those models?
Stunning collection – especially the first few looks and the last dress of course. But I do have to say where in the world did they get some of those models?
Wow. I am such a sucker for pretty flowy dresses it isn’t even funny, and these are simply gorgeous! I NEED dresses 4 and 9.
Wow. I am such a sucker for pretty flowy dresses it isn’t even funny, and these are simply gorgeous! I NEED dresses 4 and 9.
Wow. I am such a sucker for pretty flowy dresses it isn’t even funny, and these are simply gorgeous! I NEED dresses 4 and 9.
Wow. I am such a sucker for pretty flowy dresses it isn’t even funny, and these are simply gorgeous! I NEED dresses 4 and 9.
isn’t three as four that line by the girl Quinn, i think? the one who did that fabulous youtube series with faran called girls gone styled after abby left for marie claire?
isn’t three as four that line by the girl Quinn, i think? the one who did that fabulous youtube series with faran called girls gone styled after abby left for marie claire?
isn’t three as four that line by the girl Quinn, i think? the one who did that fabulous youtube series with faran called girls gone styled after abby left for marie claire?
they weren’t sequins…they were shells! i got chills when i saw them!
they weren’t sequins…they were shells! i got chills when i saw them!
they weren’t sequins…they were shells! i got chills when i saw them!
they weren’t sequins…they were shells! i got chills when i saw them!
the most beautiful collection, and the last dress was made of seashells.
the most beautiful collection, and the last dress was made of seashells.
the most beautiful collection, and the last dress was made of seashells.
amazing! anyone know where it is sold in ny?
amazing! anyone know where it is sold in ny?
amazing! anyone know where it is sold in ny?
amazing! anyone know where it is sold in ny?
love the looks… not loving the angle these pictures were taken
love the looks… not loving the angle these pictures were taken
love the looks… not loving the angle these pictures were taken
Sequins? Paillettes? There has to be a specific term for it…
Sequins? Paillettes? There has to be a specific term for it…