The gorgeous gowns presented by Zhang Jingjing were red carpet worthy. One after another, glittering pieces of art came floating down the catwalk. After picking my jaw up a couple of times, I continued to photograph the gowns, some floor sweeping while others were mini’s embellished with intricate beading and feathered ruffle skirts. The beauty was in the details, delicate stones and fringe glittered under the runway lights while the models walked elegantly, their braided crowns perched neatly on their heads.

Photography by: Gerry Villaroman

The house of Quin used fun, bold colors in their line for 2014. Silk wrap dresses popped in fiery red, while bright green oversized tops, paired with short shorts and embellished with black paint spatter, infused fun. Dresses in jewel tones were accessorized with large necklaces and models wore white head wraps, giving the collection a clean, unified presence.

Photography by: Gerry Villaroman

Simplistic, feminine silhouettes were featured in the Datari Austin collection during Rock That Fashion on Friday night. Nude floor length gowns and peplum-top skirt suits were sophisticated with a hint of sexy, while the black and white pieces felt modern and featured soft, sensual necklines.

Photography by: Gerry Villaroman

There was definite edgy attitude in the air tonight with the fashion seen throughout the evening, however it wasn’t more apparent than during the Meat Packing District collection presentation.

Models exuded personality with sassy poses and smoldering stares. Oversized shoulder silhouettes, black lace cut-outs and sequins eluded to an 80’s vibe, while the men rocked distressed denim, cargos and black leather.

The piece de resistance was the parachute dress seen in acid green.

Photography by: Gerry Villaroman

If cavemen and women put on fashion shows in between hunting for food and trying to outrun sabertooth tigers, I believe that this would be the show that would be presented. Rugged and raw, Camille put on a fiercly hot show for her latest collection. Tribal inspired, the true beauty shined through in her elaborate headwear that completed each look. Cut-out bathing suits and bikinis, some embellished with fur, were worn with silky capes and headdresses, while dresses were adorned with high necks and even higher leg slits, calling to the wild woman in us all.

Photography by: Gerry Villaroman

House of Devali presented a show of good vs. evil with their latest collection. The pieces, in a contrasting palette of black and white, were edgy, funky and daring. In the white collection, fringe accents were worn as angel wings with white one-pieces, while crop tops were embellished with sleeves of oppulent fur. The black collection featured sheer mesh fabrics and corset tops, lending a darker, more sensual edge to the overall line. The fur sleeves returned again, this time on a black mini dress that was to die for when paired with the perfect black ankle bootie.

Photography by: Gerry Villaroman

The crowd gathered amidst the garden courtyard to enjoy live music, hor d’ourves and cocktails while being photographed amongst the covers of Runway, all which were blown up into oversized prints, the latest of which features the luminous actress/musician Taryn Manning.

The icing on the cake to the bustling star-studded cocktail reception was the grand scale fashion show that took place inside the venue. The show featured six unique designers that offered an array of jaw-dropping trending fashions.

Runway recaps the designers collections on RunwayLive.com, click the name of each designer to read the spotlight and to see image highlights. Footage of the event and show will be available at www.RunwayTV.net.

House of Devali – Review & Photos
Camille – Review & Photos
Datari Austin – Review & Photos
Meatpacking District – Review & Photos
Quin Couture Unici – Review & Photos
Zhang Jing Jing – Review & Photos