September 24, 2012
NEW YORK
By Brittany Adams
Andrea Lieberman was recently named one of the 2012 CFDA/
Vogue
Fashion Fund Finalists. "I've worked really hard for the past few years
and it feels great to officially be a part of the conversation," she
said at a preview of her latest collection. But with 200-plus current
stockists, she's been part of it, at least as far as retail is
concerned, for seasons, and she's already got a leg up on many of her
competitors in terms of sales. Compared to collections past, this lineup
had a more casual vibe and was filled with updated, everyday pieces
like tapered cargo pants with extra spacious pockets and featherweight
cotton mesh tops with fluttery sleeves featuring trapunto stitching
inspired by traditional kimonos. Continuing on that Japanese kick (also
touched on by others like Miuccia Prada and Peter Dundas at Emilio Pucci
this Spring), Lieberman showed kaleidoscopic shibori prints on silk
maxi wrap skirts and slim trousers with woodblock stripes. Ultimately,
the item we're betting all our chips on here is the pair of tailored
wool board shorts with geometric hand-beading. Sure, we've seen plenty
of others like them this season, but on-trend with a personal twist is
Lieberman's contribution to the conversation.