Even models love their Spanx.
The global retailer GS Shop, based in Seoul, South Korea, sent the skinny ones down a runway Tuesday in teensy boy shorts, Wonderbras and stretchy shapewear that helped make Spanx inventor Sara Blakely a very wealthy woman.
Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr was on hand for the lingerie walk that provided an early start to New York Fashion Week's official kickoff Thursday.
In white, black and neutral tones, some of the models wore one-piece peekaboo Spanx that showed off their legendary lifting Wonderbras, while others sported animal prints, lacy pinks and blues. A few flaunted Playboy Bunny-like black bowties. Playtex, another giant in "foundation garments," also contributed some skimpy looks.
Compared to Wonderbra, founded in 1935, Spanx is the new kid. Blakely launched her brand in 2000 and added Manx (Spanx for men) in 2010.
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"There's a new mood and theme every time," Wainwright said in an interview before the show. "There's quite a strong '50s silhouette going on with the high-waisted pants, short tops. But also there's an '80s English feel. This one is really quintessential Rag & Bone."
The fabrics were rich, as in a buffalo-check mohair coat or a casual jacket in satin crepe. Echoing the '50s theme, there were bowling shirts — albeit in lush fabrics — embroidered with the model's name in the corner. There was plenty of black and other dark colors, but also a few shocks of red: a bright red suede dress, for example, or a pair of slouchy red boots with a drawstring top.
In the front row, there was a fashion writer named Joe Jonas; yes, the very same Jonas brother, writing during Fashion Week for New York Magazine's fashion site, The Cut.
"They asked me to give my opinions on what I like and stuff, so it's been a lot of fun," he said in an interview.