Betsy Johnson @ Brant House

By Conor O Brien

A trend-set came out in droves to King Street chic-clubland on March 17, 2009 for a peek at the Betsy Johnson Spring/Summer ’09 collection, held at the Brant House.

Although the show got off to a late start, the crowd was wowed by looks that gave the air of young girls playing dress up in their mothers' closets.

The models skipped and danced their way along the runway in colorful looks as DJ Vivi Diamond tore up the ones and twos to a mix of electro-house and hip-hop. Most of the pieces were centered around “whimsy”, with demure floral prints on electric blues and yellows-making the flowers pop. Asymmetrical waistlines, going as high as the bust and going below the bum made several cameos. The two models that came out in black floral showcasing these two extremes did their best, but the silhouette left something to be desired.

After the show, NYC DJ Princess Superstar gave a stellar, however short performance. Unfortunately the crowd had had their fill of having their knees crushed against the runway, and an exodus ensued before she was really able to bring out the big guns.

All in all, the organizers and show stylist stayed true to Betsy Johnson's fun and fancy free nature, and I for one am looking forward to the next party.