Yesterday evening I found myself in an alarmingly quiet, downtown neighborhood by the Hudson River; I was in the alarmingly quiet, downtown neighborhood of Eighteenth designer Alexa Galler.

Lala and I were welcomed by the small, instantly lovable designer, along with her Spring | Summer 2011 shirt (and one absolutely brilliant dress) collection hanging on a garment rack in front of an enormous pile of books. The 12-piece collection drapes Heavenly and is entirely asymmetrical, cropped, black, white, and gray.

Before we knew it, Lala and I were putting the collection on the wonderfully patient fit model, and our minds began to run rapid with ideas. I will only say that the styling involves heeled and platformed booties, tailored trousers, as well as nude and leather shorts.

To end the fitting, Alexa was sweet enough to give me a top from her Fall | Winter 2010 collection. I cannot wait for next week's photo shoot for the Spring | Summer 2011 lookbook, as both the photographer and the model are quite major in my book. keep posted for more coverage


from left: Irina (fit model), Lala (stylist), Alexa (designer)