NEW YORK, Sep 8, 2004/ FW/ --- In a surprising move by Tara Subkoff, Imitation of Christ showed under the tents at Bryant Park, a first for the unconventional label which had historically shown thought-provoking and at times political fashion statements.

Iconoclastic and very proactive, Subkoff is the enfant terrible of the New York fashion scene, who since the launch of Imitation of Christ had refused to be part of the fashion establishment, choosing to break her own path when it comes to fashion.

Yet, like the fashion enfant terrible before her, in the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen, whose design genius cannot be denied, Tara Subkoff is following their footsteps in becoming part of the fashion institution. But it has to be in her own terms!

In an interview with The Daily, the official magazine of 7th on Sixth, the New York based designer was quoted accepting that she was showing at the tents NOT TO BE contrary.

“Instead of protesting the big train that’s going to come through anyway, it’s more interesting to be a passenger and then maybe move up until someday you’re the conductor.”

So, for her debut in Bryant Park, Tara Subkoff went for the classics, transforming the mythological creatures of Mt. Olympus into modern day goddesses – feminine yet strong, archetypal but not buried in the past.

A collection that was based primarily on cool pastels, intermixed with some metallic fabric, drapes of sheer fabric hugged bodies resulting to a nymph-like silhouette.

Matched with ancient Greek style sandals often accompanied with casual wear and tunic dresses, it produced a feminine and young wardrobe, yet very different from the standard teenybopper look, the usual fare for the budding fashionista.

The designer who recently created a line of shoes for Easy Spirit displayed maturity in her craft with her Spring 2005 collection. Her sure hand can be seen in the draping and cut, a good sign that Tara Subkoff is mastering her tailoring skills than what is visible to the naked eye.

Imitation of Christ

Imitation of Christ

Imitation of Christ

Imitation of Christ