NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SEP 2004

"There is so much syrupy sweetness on the catwalks it is as though the industry has been glazed in sugar. One longs for something tart and bracing... The crowd cheered, a blonde screeched, "I never saw anything like this, never in my life." Afterward she gave the designers a standing ovation. That's a lot more affection than any of the folks showing uptown got."
—THE WASHINGTON POST http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24854-2004Sep15.html

"There are those who think fashion and art are separate, but for Mary Jo Diehl, they're one and the same. For spring, her collection was full of the silver-screen glamour of Old Hollywood, but with a conceptual twist."
—WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY

"There was plenty of imagination in the clothes… the strengths of the design became clear: Innovative construction, an inventive silhouette, eclectic color sense."
—FASHION WIRE DAILY

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IN A PACKED ART GALLERY in Soho Tuesday night, House of Diehl delivered another incredible fashion experience to a cheering, high-energy crowd that included photographers Mick Rock and Dah Len, hip-hop artist Gloria Velez, singer Amerie, actor Norman Reedus, and camera crews from as far afield as China and the UK.

THE SHOW MARKED THE DAZZLING runway debut of Donna Summer’s daughter Amanda Sudano, and a stunning first catwalk from New York City Ballet’s Principal Dancer, Maria Kowroski, who included some classic ballet moves on the runway.

HOUSE OF DIEHL PRESENTED sharp suits and sleek dresses in silk chiffon, charmeuse, and lambskin, with vintage details and intricate hand-beading. Strong yet soft, the work drew from both golden-age Hollywood and rock’n’roll iconography—lending the emotional magnetism of both to today’s woman. Wonderful make-up from Shiseido and hairstyles from T3 added to the infectious energy and powerful looks.

See the images at: http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====76599&evntI=836

House of Diehl was part of the Black Book 25 exhibition that opened at Deitch Projects, NYC, during fashion week.

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