One of the most creative, and perfectly edited, collections, Behnaz Sarafpour wins over Lucire's New York editor—not to mention admirers Ivanka Trump and Amelia Fanjul

by Richard Spiegel

Photographed by the author
Main photograph provided by Moët & Chandon

 MUST ADMIT I always get excited when fresh talent comes to display their wears on the runway. You can usually tell after two shows if one has a chance in the now-choppy waters of the fashion world.
   Behnaz Sarafpour had a strong act to follow, especially after a highly praised first collection for fall 2002. Spring 2003 has to be one of the best collections I have seen, though granted, it was still opening day in New York for Fashion Week. If there were better collections to come then Sarapfour had set an incredibly high standard.
   With 26 pieces, Behnaz showed a perfectly edited line where every piece was functional and forward-thinking.
   Black-and-white cotton and wool wrap dresses opened the show. Her little black dress was sexy yet avant-garde.

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