What better way to break in a VIP salon than to host a few of them for a runway show?

Jonathan Van Ness and “Real Housewife” Meredith Marks were among the few stuffing Saturday’s front row at the new LaPointe Atelier adjacent to the brand’s Howard Street showroom. It’s a smart move — they know it exists now and how to get there, so they’re more likely to return to place custom orders, choosing among spring’s tight edit of 22 capital “L” statement looks.

At a preview, LaPointe said: “I started with the idea of a blank canvas going back to my roots of being a fine artist, so I wanted each one to be like a little painting, combining layers and colors and textures.” Rainbow graffiti splatters on ruched jersey gave a sort of a Jackson Pollock vibe, but LaPointe really dialed up the “wow” by w

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