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Article: CALIENTE COLOVOS.(fashion designer Michael Colovos)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- September 8, 1999
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NEW YORK -- One might infer that a new, young designer who prefers not to have his picture taken and who likes to be addressed by his last name would be just another nightmare ego in the making.
Quite the contrary, in the case of burgeoning talent Michael Colovos. His debut fall collection is already selling out in major specialty stores such as Intermix and Steve 19, and is making a strong impression at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Linda Dresner, among others. The 29-year-old Colovos is, in essence, refreshingly shy, humble and down to earth -- endearing qualities in an industry of high drama.
The designer -- as well as his collection -- is ...