RUNWAY: Tim Hamilton SS12

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Tim Hamilton's Redux SS12 collection took a very dark turn: the presentation space was full of smoke and TV screens had a video loop of President Reagan being shot and wounded; with those two elements in play, it definitely set a certain mood. The collection itself, however, wasn't all doom and gloom as its surroundings; in comparison to what was playing on the screens, the collection was a walk on the beach!

Black on blue color blocking has been a big trend for today's shows and it was seen again at Tim Hamilton, like the look Keith Hernandez sported. Another great piece was an oversized and very dramatic navy blue coat that had military influences, not just in cut but in accruements (in the form of pins). Tim Hamilton has always incorporated military influences in his collections, both under his own name and for his line for Bergdorf Goodman, and it was present yet again tonight and will no doubt gain praise from current customers.