One of my favorite shows this week was Trias. Designer Joaquin Trias did not adhere to the rules that have governed the spring 2010 collections, namely to play it safe and commercial for an increasingly picky consumer. His silhouettes were avant garde at best and downright impossible at worst. And his shoes - black spike spike-heeled d’Orsay pumps - became a recurring nightmare as models tripped, limped, and eventually resorted to removing them and tiptoeing down the runway. Despite its weaknesses, I was thoroughly impressed by Trias’ artistry and even found a few pieces in the conceptual collection that I would have gladly worn just as they were. This designer is one to watch!
