Stærk

NEW YORK, September 11, 2006
By Laird Borrelli
"Ever since I did my work placement with Patrick Robinson, I wanted to live in New York," explained Danish-born designer Camilla Stærk, who moved her collection from the London schedule—and herself to NYC—just one week ago.

The 12 pieces she presented at Scandinavia House today showed no signs of jet lag. More romantic than usual, the new collection diverged from her preferred black to incorporate pastels. Lean sweater dresses with unexpected sack backs had belts threaded through them "to create a small waist"; elsewhere she used knot details to add a little volume. Fabrics ranged from coated cotton to treated leather to lace. Several of the outfits were layered over latex tanks, inspired by David Lynch's characters Laura Palmer and Donna Hayward. It was a very Stærk touch. "Even though I did latex in innocent and bright colors, there's something naughty about it," she said. With this collection, she succeeded in updating her body-conscious aesthetic and bringing it to a wider audience.

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