Miguel Pena at the co-op

Miguel Pena is about to venture out of Bloomingdale's. The Puerto Rican designer, who had a successful solo debut at fashion week in NY this year, is finally gaining more recognition. Word is that Barney's Co-op was intrigued by some pieces from his Fall 2006 collection, so they might be carrying a few of the looks from his upcoming Winter 2006 collection. I'll be curious to see if he can compete with the very trendy, hipsterness of most of the designers of the co-op (Imitation of Christ anyone?) while he maintains a much more ladylike vibe throughout his designs.