All the partygoers were enthusiastic as the show began. We were duly rewarded. Out came four dancers in short shorts and shredded tees dancing to ‘Kids in America.’ Then came a bizarre dance presentation to the “Lollipop Song’ involving a thin Asian woman chasing a large, blonde Asian woman in a frilly purple dress down the Runway. After a few more slutty schoolgirls, out came the clothes. The runways it should be noted were lined with Judith Leiber bags whom I adore…
The collection included clothes for women and men, which is a new venture for Richie Rich. Of course, he didn’t venture terribly far into men’s clothing. The men served chiefly as eye candy in sequined boy shorts and, occasionally, a hoodie. Terrell Owens was the token male celebrity model (and unlike Ms. Lepore I believe this was his first fashion show) and he wore the most clothes, to the dismay of several audience members, like a sequin jacket and a fur hat.
The female models wore considerably more complicated and covering clothing. The influences were very strongly 1960s and 1980s: sequins, feathers, mod prints and high waisted pants featured prominently. Caridee English of Top Model fame was distinctly in the 80s camp: Mohawk hair, sequin bolero and sexy silver and black patterned sequin mini-dress with combat boots made her look like a club kid. Tinsley Mortimer was more 60s, with long wavy hair and a gold and black strapless with a full skirt. Mortimer looked nervous and ecstatic on the runway and kept peeking out throughout the show.
