Max Azria

"Raw yet refined,” was Max and Lubov Azria’s intention, according to the show notes.

And while the textural burlaps, linens and gauzes gave everything a fresh, organic feel, the duo hit just shy of the refined mark.

Though it may not appeal to those front-row Hollywood ingenues the Azrias court for the red carpet, this less put-together look isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially since the designers trimmed a lot of the fussy, pintucked tricks that bogged down last season. The gentle, loose, often wrinkled silhouettes in earth tones looked both current and comfortable.


To view Max Azria's full Spring 2007 Collection, click here.