Rock & Republic Rocks Cipriani

“Outside Cipriani on East 42nd Street on Saturday, September 9th, the red carpet was laid out, the crowd pulsated with people trying to get in, and the door policy was as strict as ever. Inside, an “iced-out” theme with white carpeting, a gleaming white catwalk, crystal clear chairs and sheets of individual blue lights cascading down the walls set the atmosphere for what was arguably the biggest production of the week, the Rock & Republic Spring 2007 collection.

The “rock” was in full effect - from the Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin to Duran Duran, the music alone (well, the open bar helped) kept everyone entertained. When models including May Anderson and Karolina Kurkova hit the runway, however, the entertainment level reached new heights.

Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra opened the show’s 55 looks with a denim blazer and short shorts that captured the essence of the spring collection - sexy and skinny. There was a fair amount of denim-free fashions, including tailored trench coats, sleek silk halter dresses, and cotton tees and blouses dressed up with fitted pinstripe blazers, but the show was devoted to the way Rock & Republic does denim. The skinny silhouette showed its face in nearly every wash of jean, from cream colored to a metallic finish for both men and women. Even the ladies’ pencil skirts and simple button down tops for guys seemed extra snug on the body.

More pics after the jump.