Article: From tropical heat to city chic

Boston Fashion Week ended on a high note: Daniela Corte's chic and summery island-inspired looks. But not every designer fared so well. We take you on a tour of several local shows.

A party in purple and chartreuse

The pixie-ish Sam Mendoza sprinted a victory lap around the many tiers of the Liberty Hotel after his show Sept. 29 - and earned a standing ovation from his friends and admirers. It's heartening to see how far Mendoza has come in such a short time. His fabric choices, while still unique, are far more wearable than the polyester fabric he once rescued from the back of his grandmother's car. With a Goth soundtrack of the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees playing, Mendoza's spring ...

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