Coco Kliks — LA Fashion Week, March 2005
A Los Angeles fashion week record from March 2005 — the Coco Kliks show at LA Fashion Week in March 2005, kept as the historical record.
Coco Kliks inspired her loyal fans to walk the fashion tightrope in March 2005, performing daring leaps beyond the crafty homespun looks of her debut collection and bounding into the spotlight with a circus-inspired show: ringmaster and lion-tamer outfits straight from the Big Top, very feminine multi-tiered skirts, and black-and-white striped tights that furthered the circus tent image.
The review below was written for the March 2005 season by Elisa Leone, guest editor, for the Apparel Search Design Studio. The same evening as the season's San Paredes show, Coco Kliks also held an event at Bliss — noted across this section's March 2005 pages as part of the week's geography.
Illustrative image created for this guide — an artistic impression, not photographs from this show.
Deconstruction, Polished
Every outfit retained the designer's signature deconstruction and appliques, but this time more polished: tiny shrunken jackets, wonderful pleating and refined details, corded tassels defining waists, and lace thongs appliqued on the outside of pants — very sexy, in the review's verdict. The theme paid homage to the HBO show Carnivale, and the styling made waifs of every model: a vintage snapshot of a long-forgotten circus, perfect for any boho chick with a sepia-toned, whimsical spirit.
A Debut Label's Second Act
The review frames the show as a leap: from crafty homespun debut to dazzling looks destined to tame even the most ferocious editors. That second-collection moment — signature intact, finish elevated — is exactly what a fashion week exists to certify, and the Coco Kliks page is the March 2005 record of a young Los Angeles label taking it.
The Review
Coco Kliks inspired her loyal fans to walk the fashion tightrope this season, performing daring leaps beyond the crafty homespun looks of her debut collection and bounding into the spotlight with dazzling looks destined to tame even the most ferocious editors.
Like a vintage snapshot of a long-forgotten circus, her theme paid homage to the HBO show Carnival, addressing the popular notion of menswear with tiny shrunken little jackets, wonderful pleating and refined details. Think Ring Master & Lion Tamer outfits straight from the Big Top, paired with very feminine multi-tiered skirts and corded tassels defining waists. Black-and white striped tights furthered the circus tent image and made waifs of every model. Perfect for any Boho chick with a sepia-toned, whimsical spirit! Every outfit retained her signature style of deconstruction and appliques, but this time more polished. She did a great thing by appliqueing lace thongs on a number of pants on the outside - very sexy! For the full story, check out www.cocokliks.com.
Review by Apparel Search Design Studio Submitted by Elisa Leone , Guest Editor
Common Questions
What was Coco Kliks' March 2005 theme?
A vintage circus inspired by the HBO show Carnivale: ringmaster and lion-tamer jackets, multi-tiered skirts, corded tassel waists and black-and-white striped tights.
How had Coco Kliks' work developed since her debut?
The signature deconstruction and appliques remained, but more polished — shrunken jackets, pleating and refined details replacing the debut's crafty homespun look.
Who reviewed the Coco Kliks show?
Elisa Leone, guest editor, reviewing for the Apparel Search Design Studio during LA Fashion Week in March 2005.