Pink Tartan
Can we say wowie kazowie? If OR brought us to the beach, then Pink Tartan certainly brought
the party. Vibrant, glamourous and colourful –think blazing blues, hot pinks, electric oranges—
Pink Tartan transported the high life of the 70s to 2011. This show is often one of the faves and
every time I sit at a show, I remember why. The collection, an homage to the glitz and glamour
of the 70s, was done with a uniquely modern twist. Kimberly Newport-Mimran (designer) showed
us that fashion can finally get back to being hip and fun with the skyhigh platforms and flirtatious
silhouettes. And if the show wasn’t enough to keep us giddy as schoolgirls, sitting across from
the face of Canadian fashion, Jeanne Beker certainly did. I caught up with Jeannie (who was
extremely gracious) to ask about the show.
Jeanne on PT:
“I loved the show! I thought it was very bold, very vibrant, very modern, colourful and sexy. It had
a bit of 70s vibe going on, but in a very forward way. The kind of stuff that I’d like to throw in my
bag and go to Saint-Tropez with. But also very steamy and romantic, but in a very edgy kind of
way. I loved it!”
Patent: What inspired you while you were creating this collection?
Kim: I am visual and was inspired by Marisa Berenson from all those great American Vogue shoots from the 70s
Patent: Three words that describe your collection?
Kim: Modern, lux and strong
Patent: What would you patent (copyright)?
Kim: Our quatrefoil signature print
Patent: Best thing about LGFW?
Kim: The excitement of seeing the clothes on a runway
Patent: Fashion and society are very much intertwined. Given the slow comeback from the
global recession, what do you think fashion is trying to say?
Kim: Fashion
Patent: What does the theme 'Power of Style' mean for you?
Kim: I think the power of style is how clothes can empower the way you feel
BY: BRANDII STYLES