NY FASHION WEEK:Zang Toi Spring 2011

Ride 'em Cowboy.  That, and other more obscene catcalls were shouted when Zang Toi sent out a shirtless male cowboy first down the runway.  The designer's Spring 2011 collection was inspired by the James Dean movie "Giant". 

The show showed tailored shirt, upscale denim, Western prints and prairie floral prints in very full skirts.  The Texan rancher looks were a big departure from what I have known from Zang Toi.  However, the 'femme' looks of full dresses and blossom embroidered gowns were more what I was expected.

Accessories included the cowboy hats on the models and period-inspired jewelry.  Otherwise, the eye-candy included the cowboys, as I suspect Zang Toi hasn't officially announced a true menswear line.

Spotted in the front row: Kelly Choi, Ramona Singer