The OR by Angela Chen girl of FW11 is a plucky free spirit. That is, in comparison to her buttoned-up counterpart - the office-chic OR girl of FW10. Chen's fall collection is considerably chilled out, steering away from the crisp sophistication of last year's Fashion Week debut. It even lacked much tie-in to Chen's spring collection of watery boho dresses. I'm not saying it's a bad thing.

I'd like to think that Chen is feeling things out while exploring her inner Martha Stewart. And there's the common thread! She's taken to crafting before - hand-dyed fabric of SS11 and last year's loose-knit cape (also by made hand) were only the beginning. Yesterday, a parade of models (yes, nearly every one of them) donned pieces (or in some cases, entire looks) knit by Chen's very own ten fingers. The result was a collection with a one-of-a-kind quality - that human-error kind of raw that is somehow so appealing.

The Orange by Angela Chen show could not have been more hyped. The twitter trail discussed media appearances aplenty and PR buzzmakers ensured that we would catch a glimpse (if only for a second) of a mysteriously unnamed Italian Vogue editor. I did not see Franca Sozzani, but then again, I can be so gullible sometimes. Never again will I believe the hype.

A 23 look collection walked the runway - a series of black and white organza tops to match with an assortment of wool bottoms. As good as the construction was, the show lacked energy. Sorry Chen, you harshed your buzz.