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The sound of Blue Jeans (Penguin Prison Remix) by LDR resonated through Lincoln Center’s Studio as the first chiffon-and-fur combination entered Son Jung Wan’s runway on Saturday morning. Since last season, the number of guests filing in for Son nearly doubled – all clamoring to witness her show-stopping pieces like the raccoon fur-lined jacket and navy silk knot gown.

Son Jung Wan launched her namesake brand 12 years ago, gained high-end recognition in Korea, and has now fortified her position as one of the must-see emerging designers in New York.

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week announced yesterday the preliminary schedule for the Fall 2012 Collections. A few new names have been added to the list of designers showing at Lincoln Center this season, including last season’s off-site wonders like Kaelen, as well as fresh fashion acquaintances like Mathieu Mirano.

Spring’s sleepy sprites created buzz for Kaelen, who has been showing during Fashion Week for a few seasons. Her presentation at Drive-In Studios was set against a wooded backdrop and featured “moonshine cocktails.” This season, Kaelen Farncombe will be showing in the Box at Lincoln Center on February 9^th.

Mathieu Mirano attracted attention for his Spring 2012 Collection with a cocktail of violent seduction. Mirano narrated the story of a homicidal wife who grew younger as she approached deliberate widowhood. The provocative designer’s presentation will be held in the Box at Lincoln Center on February 12^th.

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