I realize that a ton of hard work was put into making this event happen on budget. That said, next time, I deserve a real bathroom, not a Mr. John Porta Potty. This isn’t an outdoor festival. This is a celebration of fashion. How many of us left because we had to relieve ourselves with civil facilities? How many others crouched over a black hole in skyscraper heels without common amenities like mirrors and paper towels?

Back on the runway, I made it in time for end of the Moore show. The 23rd Street Armory was not stuffed with people, but had enough of a crowd to keep it lively. A watery Fuze cocktail was choked back before I joined the tribe of camera folk. Palmieri Jeans really do need heels to work. Kill City showed us some real denim (pictured). Wrath Arcane revealed its abs, to the delight of sexless older women in the room. The well-muscled models strut out in thigh-gripping bottoms and made hoods look sleek. By the time David Evangelista finally said his few words, trying so hard not to be condescending that he simply could not furrow his way out of it, I was already itching for the next show.

Love Brigade came on and sent out those tight bodies again in spring freshness, works of light blue and sheer, drapey fabrics. Whatever I said about pajamas, I had it wrong. You can totally wear these, just be prepared for the semi-frigid April air. The Wilhemina girls are hot vanilla fudge with their lipstick and mirror props.

Tonight’s Shopping List:

· Friday looks solid. Triple 5 Soul devotees will want to come out for this one. Not a fan myself, but this is when I’ll take my bathroom trip to the nearby Starbucks. One BYO rum latte later, I’ll head back for GAR-DE, see if they’re more than just a Daily Candy filling. I’m curious about Nine Days denim, which proposes to keep the price under $120. S. Love might steal the night with its hand-painted stretch nylon dresses and warrior-look silk scarves.

– Kelly White

Kelly White has returned to Philebrity as a special correspondent for Philadelphia Fashion Week. She’ll be posting daily. And for more on local fashion and retail, check out our Phashionista post category.

This entry was posted on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 11:34 am.