Givhan, Robin. "Spring Buds." The Washington Post 16 September 2005, C01. Editorial Evaluation on Fashion.

Robin Givhan pointed out in "Spring Buds" that the 2006 spring-summer collections of the veteran fashion-week designers could not compare to the fresh compilations by the younger generation of new designers. She also describes the media frenzy surrounding celebrities when they arrive at big-name shows such as Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, and Marc Jacobs. The "lesser" designers, Plokhov, Sarafpour, Gueron, Chung, who are still building the foundations of their business are the ones who …showed first 75 words of 362 total…

…showed last 75 words of 362 total…the reporters approached, then her "handler/publicist/stylist" announced: Claire isn't doing any media tonight. [p. 2] This is just one of many examples displaying the change in pace for the fashion world. But there is justice in the world (of fashion.) Attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship are why these fresher, new designers are getting some of the notice they deserve. Beautifully defined and focused collections are why they are being so highly thought of.