New York - March 03, 2008

Staerk Raving

Staerk Collection

Menswear is huge.

In fashion and in size.

Which means your androgynous look will require some safety pins. Or an introduction to Staerk by Camilla Staerk, one of the season’s better feminine spins on menswear (and there are a lot).

The new collection is modern, simple, clean, sexy, and easy to wear. Wide-leg tuxedo pants, cap-sleeve dresses, and double-breasted jackets are devoid of trendy embellishments. Obsess over super-thin racer-back tees and swimsuits (exposing major back). You’ll notice her suede moccasins (in bright pink, turquoise, and yellow) hitting the pavement all across town.

Should the designer’s name ring a bell, it’s because her first line was bought out by a major corp. Wanting more creative freedom, she went solo to do her thing.

And that takes balls. (We’re sorry to report that you can’t buy those anywhere.)

Available at No. 6 Store, 6 Centre Market Place, between Broome and Grand Streets (212-226-5759); online at lagarconne.com. To see styles, go to staerk.us.