I used to think it was rude to show up to the party and show out! In this case I'm about to do a couple of back flips or something because these three designers brought it! I mean they brought it! To be honest with you I was beginning to feel like this one wasn't even worth it. I mean every show was just so blah! I was thinking maybe it's the economy. But the economy is just an "EXCUSE." It's no reason for not showing up and doing your best. Then I thought maybe it's just me. Not, all my suspicions were laid to rest when someone said to me, "What on earth are they (the designers) doing this year?" It is a big mistake to feel that designers should somehow "tone it down" due to the economy. Suppressing creativity is sin and a shame for any reason. I was, we were, expecting the VERY BEST that designers have to offer regardless to what the economy is like. Now if this was the VERY BEST that some of the designers can do then it's time for me to pick another hobby. It's a sad commentary on the future and I simply refuse to believe that we don't have any more creative people.
Malandrino Fall 2009