VPL Spring 09

Victoria Bartlett's new collection for VPL is all about parachute and flight. Pull strings, jumpsuits, draping viscose and shiny cotton flooded the runways last week at the VPL Spring 09 show. Headbands were prevalent, with elasticized backs and draping sides, one which was made exclusively for the ever-wearing headband socialite, Arden Wohl. Don't miss the work of Tiffany Tuddle, ballerina turned designer of LD Tuttle shoes, who made all the runway shoes. Unfortunately the runway photos do them no justice. Vibrantly bright, consistent with the colors of the collection, with highlighter elastics and rubber tubing details. The sandals are not to be missed for Spring.
More must haves: ruched body suit, linen shorts with pull ties, suspender bra top, crocheted vest and the shiny jumpsuit. VPL executes a beautifully creative collection, fusing progressive pieces with real wearable items. Bravo!