Fashion Week and photographer favorite Zang Toi celebrates
25 years in business with his Spring 2015 collection. While his longtime models and staff
acknowledged the quarter century, the photographer’s pit made history with its
leader, Richard Renda chasing him down the runway so the International Press
Corps could sing “Happy Anniversary” while he presented him with a cake.
Yes, the photographer’s pit loves Zang Toi. He is generous with his lighting checks,
models who take the time to strut their stuff and pose properly. He sends out gorgeous, dramatic looks (and
also lunch).
While Zang Toi has often looked to exotic global locations
as his inspiration, his silver anniversary collection used America as his
muse. The designer told Ms. Fabulous
backstage that he wanted to pay tribute to the country that embraced him. He showed day looks in his favorite color
combination of black and ivory. He then
used a throwback to his first collection in using bright emerald, red and
purple, colors from his first season.
Traditionally, Zang Toi has opened the show with day wear,
then a pause before sending out the big, sweeping gowns that drive his fans
wild. Separates for men and when were constructed with luxurious merino wool
and silk. The designer wanted to elevate
his repertoire by using crocodile skin as the base for an oversized vest. The purple ballgown portion of the show had
a beautiful silk print that depicted giant blooms of orchids. There were a few styles that featured heavily
beaded/jewel encrusted patterns.
With the immense challenges in fashion today, it is quite an
accomplishment to bring your company and staff into the third decade of Zang
Toi’s success. His energy is
non-stop. Waiting backstage for an
interview, his personal demeanor was buzzing, happy and contagious. The photographers in the Press Corps have
pledged to buy him a cake and a stellar celebration for every milestone he
encounters from now on.
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| photos by Mariana Leung |
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