“Whitney Eve” at Industria Studios
By Whitney Port’s own, “Whitney Eve” is an unoriginal collection. Says the star of “The Hills” spin off “The City,” “It seems like everything has been created already, I guess I try to create the pieces that are out there but I put my own twist on it.” Whitney Eve’s Spring/Summer 2011 was a display of items you’ve been looking at all Spring/Summer 2010. One-piece romper? Check. Coral? Check. Bandage-style skirt? Check. It’s no surprise to learn that the inspiration comes from “the streets” and that when she designs she “keeps the every girl in mind.” No real concept, just copycat. As Port says “This whole line is reflective of feminine chic and whimsical street wear,” and, It’s true. It’s a reflection of themes conceived of ideas past.
The models channeled the depth of the collection’s intelligence with pinpoint accuracy. Lazily they stood twirling strands of hair, mouths hung open, staring off into nothing. There is no story behind “Whitney Eve” other than what’s doled out in half hour portions per TV episode. Indeed, a camera crew was in house following Port’s every move begging the question, which came first – the script or the sketch pad?
