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20 JUNE 2008

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK - WILLOW A/W 2008

HAIR STYLIST: Renya Xydis
SHOW: WILLOW Fall 2008
VENUE: The Salon, Bryant Park, NY
DATE & TIME (NY): Friday, 8th February 2008

The closing day of NYFW saw Kit Willow-Podgornik - the local girl behind couture label WILLOW, whose celebrity devotees include Nicole Ritchie, Cameron Diaz and Jessica Simpson - turn heads when her Autumn 2008 collection premiered at New York Fashion Week.

ghd teamed with Sydney style guru, Renya Xydis, who took inspiration from the collection to create the WILLOW look for Fall 2008.

"WILLOW's collection was very clean and simple. It's a classic ponytail to keep in line with the elegant lines of the clothes, but there was texture added to relax it a little," explains Xydis.

"Rather than pulling the hair back into a normal ponytail, sections are created which are then twisted to give some depth and difference. This is a big theme this season; the up-do with some organised chaos involved.

"Using the ghd thermodynamics styling products thermal protector, uplift spray and texture lotion, we were able to give the simple illusion of height through subtle texture. It's definitely a look any girl in the audience can recreate."

The daring and edgy collection, which featured lace-up boots and an eclectic mix of 40's and futuristic elements - including a standout wool felt dress onto which were applied broken pieces of mirror - was the fifth appearance by WILLOW at the prestigious event.

5 minutes with... WILLOW designer, Kit Willow-Podgornik.

Kit talks exclusively with ghd Enlightenment about her latest collection.

What colours are prominent in the coming Autumn/Winter season?
White, violet, dusty flame (dirty red).

What cuts and fabrics have you used in your Autumn/Winter collection?
My exploration with fabric and draping is still very evident although this season I have moved into a more tailored approach, encompassing elements of my signature corsetry. I have used black wool crepes and earth coloured satins. I have also used a laser-cut technique to create a snowflake effect on skirts and dresses, which alludes to the coldness of ice - the theme of this collection.

Is there a story or character behind this range?
My new collection, ICE, takes on a literal transformation of my Spring Summer H20 range. The designs have altered in structure and style, much like the freezing of water.

Are there any personalities or celebrities that you see as style setters?
French model Clèmence Poèsy - she is like a youthful French fairy.

Is there anything particularly different about this collection?
I have used draped wool crepe which has been a new experiment for me.

Filed under: Fashion on 20 JUNE 2008

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