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Flurries were falling as guests accumulated inside the Elsinore for Andrew Buckler’s presentation Tuesday evening. Belvedere gimlet in hand, we made our rounds, quietly wondering where the models would find sufficient space to pose for photographs inside the well-attended menswear event.

In a knit beanie and dark attire, Buckler hoisted himself up above to crowd to say a few words. He announced the presentation would actually take the form of a video installation. The collection, which was inspired by riots and public discontent, was reflected in the short film that played on loop for the remainder of the event.

After Buckler, we made our way west for the VICE Style party. Pulling a ‘Wintour’, we stayed for a short bit – two drinks to be exact – before heading back to prepare for the week ahead. So yes, we did miss the puppy-BDSM fashion show…

Post by Amanda LaMela

Since I moved into FiDi about a year-and-a-half ago, there have been quite a few transformations in the neighborhood. The Fulton opened, Andre Balazs' sexification of 5 Beekman quietly began, and, of course, Wall Street gained its most recent set of 'occupants.'

Let's be honest, fashion week has experienced its fair share of protests too.The problem is that activists just don't understand how to command attention in this industry: Throw a party - not a protest. We'll be much happier to hear what you have to say after our second hour of open bar.

Tokion Magazine, August 2009

Betsey Johnson AW2010 Runway

Vice Magazine, January 2011

Tush Magazine AW11/12

Nick Brazinsky Photography, September 2010

iD, September 2007

Post by Amanda LaMela

Maintain compsure. It's Friday.

Photo by Vice Style