Betsey Johnson
Betsey’s back! After seasons of presentations in locations as diverse as her Garment District studio and The Plaza Hotel, Johnson returned to the runway, guns blazing.
Sure, they were only plastic pistols. But still, girlfriend is smoking.
A teeny tiny incognito Kelly Osbourne opened the Valentine’s day show, titled “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” by whipping off the bandana covering her face and welcome everyone to the Wild Wild West, Betsey-style.
The characters were all named — Banditos, Gamblers, Brothelettes, Robbers, Gypsys and Madames — in frothy tutus, gun prints galore, striped onesies and plenty of campy fun. Models had plenty of attitude, dancing and skipping down the hay covered runway, blowing kisses at the camera and even playfully showing off some of their naughty bits.
With her signature cartwheel and a brief dance on the runway with longtime pal Pat Field, the show injected some much needed lightness in to an otherwise heavy week. Models took their final walk holding huge inflatable plastic hearts and launching them in to the crowd. It was a Betsey love-fest all around.
An added bonus for die-hard fans? You don’t have to wait to score some of the looks — lots are in stores right now.

