The Fall 2008 collection of Rad Hourani attracted a distinctly chic crowd, always a good sign for any happening designer. In his provacative artist statement, Hourani claims his "no-background background" as an influence for his "asexual, aseasonal...sophisticated modern classics for anti-conformist individuals." His color palette of blacks,pure whites and intense reds are intended to exude a sense of "discreet chic", but there was nothing discreet about Hourani's bold attitude toward fashion. Stark models with blank faces sported linearly architectural looks that layered knits, vests, leather coats and leggings in a disorienting vision of the future. The girls were so tall and thin that their figures transcended beauty almost to the point of imperfection. Though the apparel, shoes, jewelry and bags were perfectly coordinated, this is a collection to be sported in pieces, not entire looks. Vests of all proportions and textures sported strips of leather and were the most distinctive look. Crayola red was an unexpected and refreshing pop in a season dominated by wine in all its incarnations. If Darth Vader and Aeon Flux had a love child, it would be this season's Hourani customer.
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