Still carrying a torch for Michael Phelps? VPL can help. For her first effort as the sole designer, Victoria Bartlett created a collection that included activewear, lingerie, and separates—all inspired by the Olympics. Her show/installation was staged at the Gym, a sparkling new high-tech workout facility, and she put the models through their paces—literally. They rode the bikes, skipped rope, and lifted weights in Bartlett s voile cardigans and tees, bandage racer tops, boy-cut panties, and Lycra leggings, sometimes augmented by Josh Hickey s ingenious "beads of sweat" necklace. But all the showmanship didn t overshadow the evolution of the line, thankfully. What started out as a small underwear project two years ago is turning into a real collection—without breaking a sweat.
