RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Fabiola Arias

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Fabiola Arias launched her Fashion Week debut collection yesterday at an intimate showcase at AVEnts Studio, located near Manhattan’s Madison Square Park. The line showcased a mix of imaginative and wearable pieces in a color palette of muted creams and soft blues to deeper reds and blacks. Meticulously layering silk organza, tulle and chiffon, Fabiola’s spring collection of cocktail and evening wear reflects her signature esthetic of adding intricate detail and texture to classic silhouettes.

By combining her passion for paint and garment work, Fabiola staged the models as a living art instillation. Playing with height and drama, Fabiola’s debut showcase featured a theatrical vignette where models adorned with Fabiola’s signature head pieces decorated the white wall of the antique hall. Inspired by the mysticism and allure of Afro-Cuban Santeria, each garment in the spring collection is named after a deity and will be available in March 2010.

Additionally, Fabiola has been selected as a participating designer for the 2nd annual SHINMAI Creator’s Project. As one of four designers chosen, Arias has been given the opportunity to show her Fall 2010 collection at Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo.

Photo by K.Dombsadof