First Look: Telfar FW2010

The of the infamous Fashion Week blizzard, we trekked out to past past 11th Avenue to Club Amnesia for Telfar's Fall 2010 show entitled, Extreme Lengths. The soundtrack of the show was a series of Top 40 pop songs remixed to be dark and experimental, which parallels what Telfar did with American classics.
Telfar played with American basics like jersey, khaki and corduroy and created a look that I would describe as modern grunge. Many of the pieces were oversized with long hems for cuffing and layering - great for winter.
For the show, Telfar teamed up with American Apparel for some jersey and Converse to create special edition shoes, which they will be selling as a part of Project (Red).
I know some guys might look at Telfar's show and think, "I could never pull that off." I actually think the pieces are quite wearable; after all, they're basically stylized basics. While I agree this look might not be for everyone, it would be easy to incorporate a piece or two from Telfar into one's existing wardrobe for a hot, new look. And for the ladies, one could easily pair any of the tops of jackets with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings.

Telfar Benefit Party

Fashionista reports that Telfar a young designer from Liberia will be hosting a public benefit to raise money for his scheduled February 13th fashion show. Guess when the economy gets tough young talent must get creative for a way to fund themselves. Telfar counts himself on the roster of DJ's. Sounds interesting...but personally, I'm gonna be watching Little Boots at Studio B.

Who: Telfar
What: Benefit Party to raise funds for his fashion show
Where: Carol's Loft 154 E 2nd St
When: Friday February 6, 2009. 9pm-???