tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75588174894261623102011-07-07T18:16:39.109-07:00fashion runway commentarySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.comBlogger1491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-2011627376426410712009-12-21T06:22:00.000-08:002009-12-21T06:22:00.206-08:00

I have, quite honestly, run out of ways to describe a Lanvin collection so this will be short and to the point. This collection, again, is about gorgeous clothes with amazing details, beautiful draping, vibrant and rich colors all brought together by Elbaz's masterful command of his craft.

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Different designers have approached appealing to their customer base in a recession in different ways: some have reinvented the brand, some have gone back to "brand DNA", most have embraced a philosophy of making memorable clothes and doing it well. This emphasis on memorable clothes, on stand out clothes, has brought a lot of color and trimmings and memorable pieces into our fashion orbit for S

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If I could wave my magic fashionista wand and make a label and a designer famous, it would be Duro Olowu. From the first time I saw one of his collections, I was impressed by the mixing of patterns and the joyous use of color-no collections full of drab neutrals for this designer. This collection saw some floral patterns, as well as some solids, being mixed in with the usual prints, but that

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vaya con dios(pic from fashionologie)

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I admit, I did my best to dislike this collection. The S/S 2006 collection that Theyskens did for Rochas was the first time that I fell in love with a fashion collection. It sent me on this long fashiony journey that, currently, has me writing this blog entry and mentally restyling people on the subway. So, getting back to the point, out of some kind of loyalty-esque emotion, I really wanted

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My selection of looks from this collection isn't exactly representative. This collection had a lot of tailored elements, a lot of pants and jackets-crisp, clean looks. But what I loved about the collection, as you can see, were the skirts. Lim took that tailored aesthetic and applied it to color blocked and solid dresses and skirts, with tops that draped from the shoulders to form a softer

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This collection certainly justifies Graham's CFDA nomination. Romantic, technically accomplished and beautiful from the front and the back. Collect them all!

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The issue with being the Next Big Thing, any previous Next Big Thing would tell you, is how you follow up that moment and start the transition to Big Frakking Deal. Erdem broke through last year, their collection of watercolor-inspired florals make this label a Next Big Thing. This collection was full of beautiful floral prints and cute dresses (mostly for day) and, best of all, lace overlays

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Now, I am about as objective about Doo.Ri as, well, something that is really non-objective. One of her dresses was among the first I fell in love with, back in the days when I was a baby!fashionista. So I have enjoyed seeing her evolve and experiment (mostly successfully) over the past couple of years. I don't know if it is a reflection of her mindset in this economy but this collection felt

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I will admit to not being a fan of kitsch or of cats. Okay, truthfully, I think cats are evil. But in spite of the kitschy cat hook, this collection is more than that and that more is both interesting and wearable. There was a point of view, there was great work with stripes, there were about twelve pieces I want in my closet.

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The highlight of this collection for me were the prints, and the highlight of the prints was the one shouldered black and white print that was color blocked with swatches of black and the strapless multicolored print with black trim and black diagonal striping on the bodice.

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There is one speed at Alberta Ferretti: pretty. This season was no exception, full of girly-pretty florals, easy and light draping and soft colors. Even the shorter skirts and dresses managed to convey a sense of prettiness and lightness. Versace does a skirt that short and it is "sex kitten" but when Ferretti does a skirt that short it is "Sunday Brunch". Not that the camel colored lace

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If a woman wants to feel pretty, there are few better designers to go to than Sophie Theallet. This season was filled with easy to wear dresses: shirt dresses, little black dresses, gorgeous draped gowns, dresses in a variety of colors. I don't mean to suggest that the collection was chaotic or unfocused, because it did cohere together, even without some kind of elaborate narrative behind it.

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Zac Posen decided that the recession was not going to get his label down and sent out a colorful, visually interesting collection. Full of party dresses, graphic colors and geometric patterns. There might not be a lot here for the woman looking to blend into the background or take a circuitous route but for someone bold enough to wear these clothes, they demand to be worn.While Milan and Paris

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For a label that spent most of the run up to the S/S shows insolvent, this show was pretty impressive. It was a small presentation but the focus on dresses and coats in pretty colors, gorgeous draping and a hint of ruffle gives me hope for the future. Very pretty, very wearable.

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Herrera went young and bright this season, not in a way that conveyed immaturity or "fast fashion", but in a way that revealed a lightness to the brand that should appeal to a wide range of potential costumers. The use of patterns and the splashes of red and orange showed us just how good she is at translating her taste level. Orange is a trick shade, almost as likely to leave the wearer

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I most often talk about, and focus on, the creativity and artistry and the nobler aspects of fashion but even I am not naive enough to fail to realize that commercial success is often about being the most popular, talked about person in any given room. While he may not be the most talked about person in *any* room, Wang certainly dominates the NY fashion conversation. Models love to do his show

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If I may be hyperbolic (and who is going to stop me?), the struggle with fashion is that of idealism vs practicality. This is especially true with young designers who have a "vision" but can't translate that vision into something wearable, let alone something that can be mass produced.Rodarte seems to have no current interest in the commercial and has fully embraced the fashion as art ethos.

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Bottega is not the place to go if you want to look current or on trend, but there are few places better to go if you want something that will last you season after season. Bottega, in addition to being part of the amazing Italian tradition of leather work, creates some of the ultimate coats and "little black dresses" in fashion today. Bottega isn't "directional", no one is going to post about

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Wow, I stopped updating for a while. But I'm back! In a season in love with the 80's, Ghesquiere gets his YSL-esque 70's on with beautifully draped dresses (complete with the season requisite 80's reference shoulders) and beautiful pants and jackets. As pretty as the dresses are, the pantsuits are what stand out for me. He works in some 90's esque prints, rich fabrics and ribbon detailing.

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Elbaz is a genius. The end.

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Ivana Omazic got the short end of the stick, showing this collection after Philo was already announced as the new head of the label. But, judging from this collection, I can't imagine that would be true for long. This is a collection full of luxurious basics and beautiful, wearable pieces.There were a few rock n roll prints mixed in. The overwhelming effect is very modern princess. But not a

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Maybe I am the only person, but I am sorry to see Facchinetti leave Valentino. I was cautious when she was hired, but I really love what she has done. I love the romantic clothes she created and this collection was one of my favorites of the season. I thought she was doing a great job of modernizing and expanding the Valentino aesthetic. I'll be interested to see where she lands next.I loved

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Prints! Florals! Intense colors! Cotton candy pinks! Brittania! Edwardian references! Crazy hats! It's a Galliano show!I don't have much to say about this collection but I did enjoy the clothes, as always.

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Every time I look at this collection, I think about how fun it is. It's a collection that makes me smile. I want to grab any one of these dresses and a pair of sandals and go to the beach. Or pair them with tights and a cardigan and wear them to a weekend lunch. These are clothes that make you feel good. Not everything in the world has to make A Statement of Grand Importance. Sometimes you

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This show will certainly not be known for the variety of silhouettes or for some kind of radical departure from Theyskens' vision. Instead, this collection functions as kind of a ground zero for both Theyskens' aesthetic and for his creative process. The procession of dresses, all in various stages of being 'finished', shows the process.We spend so much time looking at the finished product of a

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This collection was princess dressing for the modern woman. Bright shimmery colors and clean, military cut jackets are contrasted with intricately draped skirts that create volume while not being heavy or weighed the look down. I love the way that the skirt is draped from the hem instead of falling from the waist. It creates a really interesting skirt. I love these color blocked dresses. I

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I admit that I spend a lot of time giving US Vogue a hard time for its blah styling and racial politics that are dated beyond belief. Given that, I have to give them credit for this month's issue. An article about a black woman, combined with three black models cast in two different editorials (and not all clustered together one right after each other! and cast in edits with white models!)

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Art and functionality are not exclusive. Functional clothes do not have to be boring. Wearable and beautiful are not oppositional. If many designers struggle with the art vs. commerce balancing act, van Noten does not seem to see it as a balancing act at all. If the question of most seasons is "either/or", this collection replies "both".The ombre effect of both dresses is so beautiful.No, I

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Rodriguez showed a bondage themed collection that makes me wish that this label could get its finances in order. The rope and electrical tape references created a collection that was subtly fetishistic but with individual pieces that were mostly defined by how beautiful and feminine they were. The criss-crosssed motif, repeated throughout this collection, added an undercurrent to the feminine

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It is not a great time to be a new designer. Labels are closing left and right, everyone is cutting back, profits are shrinking but with all those struggles, I am glad this label has arrived. If the strength of this collection is, in any way, a reflection of the future of this label. Well, I'm going to need to wear shades.So many pretty, girly and flowy clothes with just the right about of

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The truth is that I am spectacularly underwhelmed by pretty much every single top and blouse in this collection. Most of them look a bit...disposable fashion, very Forever 21. But I am pretty damn impressed with the skirts in this collection: long flowing Edwardian skirts in light, saturated colors, leather skirts draped so well you would think they were cotton-instead of a much more stiff

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One of the things I really like about this line is the way it continues to erase the line between menswear and womenswear, and not in a disturbing, shlumpy college sweatshirt kind of way. The clothes he designs are form fitting with clean lines and, as mentioned, part of a new venue of versatile clothing. Where versatile means that men and women can wear them and still look great.However, I am

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I love the way the shirt helps to raise the waistline, making the skirt look miles long and only slightly invoking the idea of a peppermint candy.I love how this collection places such a focus on the shoulders and in different ways. The way the top is draped makes her waist look impossibly tiny without making her top half look block-y.I love the neckline and the way it falls around the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-54888335063224118182008-12-28T15:29:00.000-08:002008-12-28T15:29:00.329-08:00

What is punk? What does it mean to be tough? This collection goes all the way back to the roots of British punk: hypermasculine, leather, denim, tough. Skinny pants, leather belts and collared, button up shirts. So why is this collection sexy? Why make this collection for women instead of men? This collection becomes an amazing exploration of how tough a woman can be and how that tough

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What makes threeasfour so memorable this season is the way the fabrics are draped so they move so well around the body. There is a lightness, an airy feel to the clothes that really compliments the idea of spring.Nothing but beautiful clothes in beautiful colors that will make any woman look and feel beautiful. It's isn't necessarily ornamentation and lace and bling that make a woman feel like

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Sometimes I feel like I spend half my life complaining about US Vogue. And then I realize that they deserve it.Vogue positions itself as the pre-eminent fashion magazine in the US, a country that is increasingly a polyglot of culture, of religion, of ideology, of ethnicity. And Vogue takes all those amazing ingredients and makes Wonder Bread (carb free, of course). The styling for photoshoots

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I love the suits that Stella showed. She took that boyfriend cardigan or boyfriend blazer-something that was masculine and a little boxy- and paired it with gorgeous, straight legged trousers for a look that is sexy and both feminine and masculine. There are a couple of things you can count on with Stella McCartney. One of those things is knitwear. Beautiful, comfortable looking sweaters.

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It's hard to write about a show that featured over a hundred different looks and included clothes made by other designers in tribute. So I won't try. Instead, I am just going to say that, with the cute dress and tres Parisian knits, this was a party I wish I could get an invite to attend.

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If you ignore the gimmicky, fugly shoes and the habit inspired head gear, there is a lot to like in this collection. Crisp and sharp cutting stood out, although the standout piece for this collection was certainly the gathered collar coat worn by Alana Z.This coat is amazing. The way it is draped from the throat, from the collar is so well done. The pleats from the collar, the tightly cinched

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Richard Nicoll reminds us that clean and austere aren't the same thing. His tailoring and cutting may have a lot in common with Francisco Costa but where Calvin Klein gives us three neutrals (and maybe a blue!) in every collection, Nicoll gave us a series of clothes in vibrant and saturate hues. The color palette, for all that it was bright, was still restrained. And the clothes were cut and

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I have never been a fan of Marchesa. I have felt that their everything and the kitchen sink philosophy of design has always needed some editing. There is a way to create intricate, detailed, dramatic designs without looking like you are trying so hard. In this collection, there was editing going on. There was detailed beading, trains, rich colors, corseting and all the Marchesa trademarks but

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This collection appeals to your inner (and not so inner) girly-girl. It's not a collection with a lot to offer for a woman of a certain age but the patterns, colors, lace and flounce should appeal to many a young woman.This collection is, unlike many collections that seemed to view spring as "washed out", colorful. It is filled with colors that evoke cheerfulness of a May afternoon.British

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Limi Feu is well known for not using models in the runway presentations. Beyond that hook, however, there is a lot to like in the line this season.The shirt dress isn't exactly a new concept but what I love about this one is the way the silhouette is different from the traditional shirt dress. This dress has curves and a cute soft bell skirt. I love the ombre effect in this look and in the way

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I love the idea of security that seems so entwined with this show. While most of Paris seems to be on a year long love affair with the shoulder, this collection was all about the waist and the midsection. Look after look, whether they were flirty dresses bound by outward corset-belt hybrids that resembled nothing so much as armor or more architectural dresses with internal corseting.Or even

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The phrase "environmental design" or "environmentally inspired design" brings to mind images of 50 year old Berkeley women wearing clogs and long, fair trade skirts in some kind of unflattering color and some kind of hemp blend sweater. While it is a fine looking for fighting the man or feeding the homeless, it isn't the most versatile of looks. Chalayan takes that whole notion and turns it on

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Another collection that has a back to the future theme, Deacon combines Pac-Man with dresses that are alternatively goddess-draped and almost primly tailored but are all soft, easy and feminine.The collection experiments with a graphic, black and white print. In the first dress, the print serves to accentuate the angles and the body-conscious nature of the dress.A lovely pink dress that

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This is a collection with a terrific sense of volume, of crisp edges and carefully constructed clothes that are both three-dimensional and wearable. A exactingly structured and tailored collection that nonetheless seemed organic. The restraint of the color palette doesn't come off as a needless exercise in aestheticism but instead an effort to showcase the technical work of the clothes, to not

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Some designers take the spring metaphor and give us light, bright colors in less weighty fabrics. Pugh used took the spring collection in another direction, with the clothes emerging from the darkness. Black on the back and white on the front, every model seemed shadowed-an effect that was both brilliant and slightly creepy. The vibe of the collection seemed to be Elizabethan Tatooine. With

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In a fashion world increasingly pre-occupied by the monochromatic and bland, Duro Olowu gets my vote for One to Watch. His imaginative, colorful and African inspired prints are the perfect counter to a rainy day, or to the imaginative uses of tan and khaki and beige seen at NY Fashion Week. His intense and intricate prints never give the impression of trying to hard. The cuts and silhouettes

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This label certainly hasn't abandoned its love of the waist and of an hourglass silhouette but has turned to pursuing it less fetishistic and in a more sophisticated manner. The waist is accented through contrasting colors, whimsical embroidery and subtle, internal corseting and structure to the garment. The overall effect is mature in a way that isn't a euphemism for borderline pornographic. A

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This was one of the most fun collections of black clothing that I have ever seen. Cut outs and balloon shapes and trim, oh my!Two different versions of round. The first being spherical while the second is more of a circle and gets its visual depth and interest from what looks like a textured pattern on the skirt and fringe. There was a lot of texture in this collection-a variety of materials

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I will admit right now that I don't have anything really critical to say about this collection. I flat out loved it. It was very much in the spirit of the label (the jackets, the patterns, the heavy fabrics, the neutral colors) but the silhouettes were so modern without losing sight of the history of the house.I do love this little bolero jacket. But what I love even more is what was paired

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America's greatest living couturier showed a collection of quietly beautiful clothes with great moment. The seeming simplicity of these clothes hides the amazing technical ability involved in making them move so well. While the photos are lovely, they don't do the clothes justice. Little details such as subtle pleating or quiet vertical striping add to the movement of the clothes. Rucci's

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JK Jemma Kidd I-Radiance CremeI can't say enough about this product. It goes on as a creme and then dries to a powder. It's long lasting but comes off easily with soap and water. A little bit gives your eyes a brightness and the Linen shade is almost universally flattering. This is my best make-up purchase of the year.

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What was great about this collection was how wearable it was. Everything looked so easy and seemed to move so well. The colors and patterns were clean. Not too ostentatious and there was no sense that the designer (or the woman wearing her clothes) would be trying too hard.A yellow skirt, in a very this season length, had some lovely ideas with the extended pencil skirt shape, the black

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In a NY season that fell in love with every shade of beige and stone and taupe imaginable, Herrera gave us a show with actual color. The highlight of the show were four fabulous red dresses and the black dress worn by Rocha. They were beautiful, flattering and certain to last more than one season. The dress worn by Prinsloo is a dress that I could see a woman passing down to her niece or

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Costa created a collection of beautiful clothes with a great intellectual appeal and no wearability. The sharp angles of the clothes and new fabrics created an amazing canvas of minimalism. But these clothes weren't even wearable by the models making it hard to imagine the sharpness of the draping translating in a retail setting.A few of the dresses, such as the one worn by Dunn, were more

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This was another collection that was full of Meier tradition of season less dressing, quality fabrics, couture techniques and a clean simple color scheme. However, this season he mixed it up by creating volume with some draping and showing some patterns. Now, don't get excited, he didn't jump on some kind of head to toe Anna Sui meets Alexander McQueen pattern bandwagon.The whole thing was much

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This collection was very futurist, filled with bright metallic collars, fabrics that I am pretty sure do not occur in nature and hard lines. The coats had that rounded shoulder that Paris fell in love with this season, a slightly less exaggerated version of Lanvin's shoulder from two seasons ago and had large, horizontal color blocking and a lot of metallic shine and sharp lines that contrast

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This collection was the third strong collection from McQueen. He has really been on a roll. The familiar McQueen fixations on waists and shoulders were in evidence, in fact, some of the shoulder silhouettes were reminiscent of seasons past, the difference this season was imaginative patterns and beading along with sharp, clean lines. Small waists and exaggerated shoulders combine with a short

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The Ferretti collection was filled with fringe, sheer fabrics and a 20's vibe. The ribbon skirt worn by Chanel I. has a great sense of movement. There were also beaded gowns with sheer and fringe in many pretty but pale colors that, again, had a great sense of movement. The beading created lovely patterns that helped with the dresses overall sense of movement while also adding some visual

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This collection had two really strong trends: the laser cut suits in very skinny silhouettes and the printed dresses. What held the collection together was the tight, romantic color palette and the sheer fabrics. (I know, sheer fabrics for S/S 2009? You are probably dying of shock right now.)Most of the collection was more of the same although there were some loosely knitted sweaters,

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Lim showed an amazing. fluid and wearable collection for S/S. He made the collection visually interesting by playing with volume and horizontal pleating that gave his collection a common thread and also gave the clothes visual interest without detracting from the ease of the clothes or the gentleness of the color palette.The collection was full of versatile pieces that could be mixed and

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Let's start with the bad, just to get that out of the way.The BadThe bad is pretty much defined by the Milan runways, which seemed to be as white, if not whiter than in previous seasons. In the on-line series Model.Live, an IMG casting agent is seen remarking that they thought the season would be better in terms of diversity and a model half-jokingly remarked on Milan not seeming to like models

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I've bought a lot of issues of Vogue UK in the last several years (enough to make me consider moving to London). I like the aesthetic and appreciate their love of Sasha. I've also got a rapidly expanding pictures folder of Jordan Dunn, who I certainly count as one of my favorite models. She has been one of my favorite models since before she exploded last season, so the idea of Jourdan Dunn

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Sometimes shows and designers live up to the expectations that we have of them, occasionally they do not. Every once in awhile they fail spectacularly. The S/S Prada show was one such show. A collection, any collection, needs to work on two levels: it needs to be conceptually interesting as part of a unit and the individual pieces need to be compelling enough to sell. In both cases, the

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Hayden Panettierein Badgley Mischka: Hayden is giving off a strong Lindsay Lohan vibe in this gown and not "happy and saved by the love of a good woman" era Lindsay but "those aren't my pants dating Brandon Davis" era Lilo. I don't think I have to tell you that that is not the Lilo you want to aspire to. I know you are dating your 12 years older co-worker but, geez, all the eyeliner in the

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus knocked it out of the park at the Emmys. Her Narciso gown was a flattering shade, cut to give the right amount of sexy for a woman her age and gorgeously flowing. WWMD salutes you!Christina Applegate in Reem Acra: This is a woman who has just had a double masectomy. And she is still the second best dressed person on the red. She took a risk with this pattern but it most

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Style.com has a new video up of Coco Rocha backstage.* One thing that makes Coco one of my favorite models is that she seems to have a sense of humor about her work. In the video, she talks about making sure you have a backstage hiding place because, by the time of the Paris shows, you are sick of talking with reporters and you just want to hide. (pic via tfs)*Vid can be found here: http://

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As I comb through pictures for the next five months worth of blog posts and everyone starts talking trends (beige, sand, taupe and khaki all seem to be in), one thing is very, very clear. Arlenis owned NY Fashion Week. She walked 25 shows and opened and closed Oscar de la Renta. Every picture she takes is amazing. I can't wait until she gets booked for editorial work. (Pic from catwalking

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(4. Thais)6. Aminata (IMG)7. Lais (Supreme)8. Klara (Muse)9. Kai Arouja (Major)10. Tokumbo (DNA)I also think that Jourdan Dunn's star will continue to shine and that her momentum (along with her outstanding features) will push her onto the A list of modeling. I hope to see her in at least 50 shows this season.(Showcards from models.com)

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-64041614275131114342008-08-29T22:34:00.001-07:002008-08-29T22:50:33.844-07:00

John Galliano continues his impressive streak of combining showmanship with romantic, fun and beautiful clothing. This collection is chock full of beautiful colors, lovely jackets and great embellishments.My favorite part of the collection is the absolutely adorable retro/modern peachy-pink lantern sleeved dress (above). One of the things I love about this collection is that, beneath all the

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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-16418233008780923842008-08-22T19:52:00.000-07:002008-12-24T02:17:22.480-08:00

Two things stand out about this collection, aside from the usual Meier standouts of low key, excellent craftsmanship and deceptive simplicity, the intensity of the colors and the way that clothing, in this collection, seems to double as a security blanket. The clothing enveloped the models. Tights the same color furthered the look.What can one person say about this collection? That the leather

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I love this collection. I love the all the references. I love the historical made modern. I love the story of this collection and how it ties together so well. I love the silhouette and the volume and the color. I love the second dress in this post and how it falls so well and how it creates such a romantic shape. I love the volume of the last two skirts and the intense red of the second to

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I liked Elbaz idea that the concept for this collection wasn't a particular fabric but thread. The grosgrain ribbon was the basis for the collection and Elbaz's ability is such that it doesn't feel gimmicky nor does the technique overwhelm the collection. What stands out is a beautiful evening collection that has something for everyone. I love the trench coat (above) which is so classic and

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One of my favorite things about this collection is the use of color against a fairly neutral background. I love the splashes of yellow and orange and purple against the neutrals and metallics of this collection.I love the way that Vera Wang makes a collection sexy and feminine. She doesn't show a lot of skin, she uses shape and suggestion. It is very much a women's definition of sexy, as

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This collection is so sophisticated. I have a weakness for Versace, I will admit it, but often the label gets bogged down in sexy and puts nothing but sexy on the runway. Such one dimensional clothes aren't worthy of the kind of talent in this house. I love the one shoulder design that ran through the show and I really liked the colors.I love so many pieces in this collection, I love the way

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I love the printed dresses in this collection. They were very pretty. I love shape of the dresses and the colors. They fall so prettily past the knees. The red peacoat is a very pretty color and I love the cut of the lapels, even if I am less wild about the shape.

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What I love about this collection is its modesty. This is not a collection that is trying to re-invent the wheel or the label or anything. And, in fact, that seemingly low key approach to change is much more difficult to accomplish. This collection is still Valentino but with an subtle difference. The clothes look more modern and more appropriate for younger women, while still staying true to

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There is something about the first look (posted above) that is somewhat Katharine Hepburn if she were a 21 year old living in Tokyo in 2008. I love the pairing of the scarf and the sweater in the second look. I also love the sleeve-length of that look. I love the pattern of the skirt and the sweet/edgy combo of the knitted mini-dress.A fun collection from an up and coming designer. A

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I have nothing deep to say about this collection. It's girly and fun and bright. I love the knit dresses with their mix of colors, I love the white dress and I LOVE the above coat with the bell sleeves.Much has been made of the fact that the models really seemed to enjoy this show. I think that is partially because these are clothes for women their age. Clothes that are fun and cute and have

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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-952073121683997362008-07-19T21:50:00.001-07:002008-12-24T02:11:58.841-08:00

First things first, I hate the pants. Pants that bag at the crotch and then are too long so that they fall in layers around the lower leg and ankle are pretty much going to make everyone who doesn't look like a model look horribly and really short and kinda dumpy. However, even with my dislike of the construction of the pants, I do like the material.Second point, I continue to love the sweaters

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The thing I love about this line, well, let's just say it's not the color palette. But I do love all the different shapes you can see in this show. This emphasis on shape is really exaggerated by the limited color range.There are so many things to love about this collection. There are the fantastic fitted leather coats, there is the way that the skirts flow and the way that the show plays with

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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-79663423339032685382008-07-15T20:15:00.000-07:002008-07-15T20:21:52.226-07:00

I know that I, personally, always prefer to protest injustice while not wearing pants.Now, on to the clothes, I can't help but feel that this collection has a "what would Gloria Steinem wear" vibe to it with the styling. That doesn't mean that there aren't good pieces, there are stand out pieces that could fit in many a wardrobe. But the over-all effect is somehow leftist fashion show. I love

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When you see past all the NO!'s and the styling, there are some truly lovely, feminine shapes. I love the color and the neckline of the first dress and the last coat is fun and flirty. It has a great shape on the skirt that is echoed with the collar. It's very feminine for the new millennium feminine in a way that does not, borrow from the 60's or the 20's but very much designed for a modern

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I love the colors for this collection. I like the pretty skirts and sweaters and I love the silhouette of Stam's dress.

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754668799873895688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558817489426162310.post-21309198603777385862008-07-14T21:17:00.000-07:002008-12-24T02:06:32.193-08:00

I love the tailoring of this line. The precision of it. It is menswear-precise tailoring that doesn't necessarily look like menswear. Obviously, some of this line really treads the line between womenswear and menswear and speaks to some very interesting concept about notions of gender and dressing. But for my purposes, nothing is quite as important as the fact that that is one nice pencil

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I love the party dress shown above. And I admire their interest in experimenting with technique. The coat certainly has promise and personality. I look forward to the time when their technique is just as creative but not as obvious.

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I like the shape of both of these dresses, as well as the color. The first dress is especially cute, the second dress walks the line between vintage and modern vintage-inspired a little too closely, and with the wrong styling could easily fall onto the wrong side.

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