Sometimes it takes an outsider s eye to appreciate the nuances of America. After designing Miguel Adrover s knitwear for two seasons (who can forget the breathtaking spider-web shawls?), Frenchman Pierrot has brought a Midwest backwoods aesthetic to his runway.
Inspired by his frequent visits to rural Michigan, Pierrot (né Pierre Carrilero) designed an all-knit collection that includes camouflaged hunting bodysuits, coats with dangling furry tails, a sweater that reads "The Right to Bear Arms," and several Native-American-inspired ensembles. Not one to skimp on details, Pierrot also covered his New York runway with autumn leaves, interspersed a rubber animal or two among the models, and provided a stunning photo-panel forest backdrop.
In contrast to the sometimes predictable and commercially oriented Bryant Park collections, Pierrot s performance stood out as one of the truly enjoyable and original highlights of fashion week.
