Color Palette:   Spring bunny-inspired neutrals in stone, alabaster, pearl, straw and chocolate dominated the runway, with slight accents of black and a sprinkle of red.

Silhouettes:  Fur generally creates volume even when cut flat and this collection is no exception.  Mendel uses this to his advantage by using structure that has largeness on the vests or tops or arm cuffs.  He used mink and cashmere to create slender tanks and cotton to elongate disc and origami-decorated skirts and pants.  Boatneck necklines  showcased delicate necks.  Slender patent leather belts further accented natural waists and left us dreaming of warm chic Spring days.

Accessories Report:  We were pleasantly suprised when the T-strap pumps (in black and white versions) with contrast fire-engine red bottoms stole the show as the models jauntily paraded down the U-shaped runway.  In addition, we noted a re-use of the thin glossy patent leather belts in white and black from Winter 2006.
 
What’s Wearable:  Omiru absolutely adored the texture and interest in the original origami shapes placed in geometric precision on a rose quartz satin faced organza dress and alabaster broadtail cropped bolero.

What’s Not Wearable:   Avoid the small puff short sleeves found on the straw silk mikado embroidered kimono jacket if you have proportionatly larger arms to retain your feminine shoulder curves.