Leaving the first night of Philadelphia Fashion Week, there was a certain excited energy among the crowd. After an exhausting day of shows and performances I looked around the 23rd Street Armory and people seemed genuinely excited for Philly. There’s a nervous splendor about Philadelphia Fashion; a sort of ‘you do you, I’m gonna do me’ attitude. So when one sees the works of Philly-based designers all in one room, its pretty extraordinary.

Delicious Boutique opened the week with a leather, club-inspired collection. Their wares were tough and edgy, with men in super-tight bondage pants and sleeveless work wear-inspired jackets and tops. Delicious is known for their corsets, and the show was full of them. One particular piece was in a black and white herringbone with cap-sleeves (think dominatrix on Wall Street). While the collection wasn’t entirely wearable for the everyday woman, it was a bold way to open the week. Read the rest of this entry »