Kevin “Saer” Leong’s Spring/Summer 2012 Origami collection fashion show debut showcased his heritage, talent and personality. The quick-witted and young Asian-American hip-hop icon is a second generation designer. Amidst the pressure of having this first show for spring-summer 2012 run smoothly Kevin remained calm and carried on a cool vibe as he chats with the models, staff, friends and of course his parents and sister before the show started.
As the Samsung Experience spot at the Time Warner Building-Columbus Circle, NYC got flooded with the hip-hop socialites and fashionistas, Hennessy managed to drench us with three signature cocktails. DJ Cassidy provided current beat that I even caught myself doing a “head bounce”. The seats are aligned and the faux grass was in place making it the runway for the flawless models to strut their stuff. Kevin started the show with grateful endearments to those people who have supported him through the years- to Russel Simmons, his family and friends like us to name a few. The light dims , DJ Cassidy turns up the volume as the models went off.
The Fashion show debut featured a technology-enhanced, unisex Spring/ Summer 2012 collection. Although kevin designs mainly for men, female models were mostly used to play with the runway’s sexuality. Fabrication such as DuPont™ Tyvek® and shredded U.S. currency act as insulation for stand out pieces like the “Origami Money Vest” – filled with approximately $1,000 worth of U.S. currency. The green grasshopper logo represents the ORIGAMI support for green living through sustainable fabrics. I must say that the collection is really something that you would on the streets – whether you’re in New York City, London or Hong Kong.
Tyvek®, a sponsor for the debut fashion show, donated the recyclable material to be incorporated on and off the runway in a custom Galaxy Tab 10.1 case commissioned by Samsung.
It was indeed a bouncy night of comfort luxury. The Swarovski crystals around kevin’s neck did give it away. Amidst this luxury, Kevin stays humble and true to himself. Kevin, thank you for the personal backstage access and for being a swipelife fan!
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