MB Fashion Week: Day 3: Crispin & Basilio- Fifth Row

In a slightly more personal venue at Smashbox Studios, Donny Barrios- the master mind behind Crispin & Basilio- presented his collection which he considered "innately Californian". I found it to be modern and fresh, while retaining a classic glamour but to be honest, it might even be too good for LA. Barrios really understands a traditional woman's body and a modern woman's needs as most most of us gals in this consumer conscious economy are looking for pieces that can transition from day to night with very little effort. Comfort is a must because really you are less likely to wear something that you know you are going to have to endure all day- even if it is cute- Pain and Beauty are no longer walking hand in hand like they used to- they are more like friends by association. Barrios materials were flattering and appear to be soft to the touch. I was not even bothered by the more simple color palette because the versatility of the separates- you can really mix and match! Barrios line has one very unique characteristic that you don't usually find in other LA designers- it can be worn by a variety of women. The fresh look is as age appropriate for the mature 22-year old student as a hip 35-year-old business woman, a fact that makes Crispin & Basilio a remarkably relevant brand for the times. Kudos Donny!