There’s much to love about the Spring 2010 collection from fashion visionary Christopher Kane – not the least of which is that supermodel Jenny Shimizu made in a appearance. Did she retire or just caught up doing cheesy TV with Tyson Beckford? Either way, can someone beg her to come back? Kane’s collection is...
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An edgy departure for Tracy Reese, whose clothing tends toward ultra girly. This season we saw boxier shapes to appeal to the tomboy in us all. The collection also used color in a new way, relying on bold color combinations and solids to enhance Reese’ trademark patterns. Keywords: SEPARATES, COLOR, ANIMAL PRINT, ORANGE
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Designer Luella Bartley has managed to make polka dots cool again. We all knew it was coming, but this solidifies it. Expect to see knockoffs in every store from Bloomies to Walmart in 3, 2, 1… More cult picks in the gallery below. But first – some live vid action! Keywords: 60s, Blue, Floral,...
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Keywords: HOLES, DRESSES, PATTERN Photos: WWD.com
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Keywords: SOLIDS, SHEER, MODERN Notes: I’ve rejected the term “futuristic” for fashion. Frankly, I don’t think it exists. If a designer has a vision it is for NOW not the future. I’m choosing to use “modern” in stead. Photos: WWD.com
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CLOTHES Keywords: MENSWEAR, WHITE MODELS PEOPLE: 1. President & CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, Jim Gold 2. Rory Tahari 3. Harper’s Bazaar EIC, Glenda Bailey 4. President of Saks Fifth Avenue, Ron Frasch 5. Designer Elie Tahari Photos: WWD.com
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This kicks off the blitz of NYFW Spring/Summer 2010. I’ll keep it short and sweet and present to you the cult picks for each show. Stay tuned for a wrap up and trend assessment at the end of the week. KEYWORDS: Draping, Sheer, One-Shoulder See the full collection at WWD.com And guess what! Some...
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Several months ago I had a moment on my soapbox after seeing a beautiful spread by full-figured model Crystal Renn. The post, seen here, has been one of if not the most popular on this blog – which is generally chock full of you standard rail-thin models and movie stars (I’m somewhat ashamed to...
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Goodness know I love love an extravagant, indulgent, uber-luxe couture show. And the blitz of ready-to-wear that happens during fashion week is like rapture for me too. BUT, I’m fully aware of how utterly inaccessible is the clothing displayed in these shows. For the vast majority of people on earth even diffusion line prices...
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Lady Gaga looked surprisingly fantastic at a photocall in Berlin Monday. Wow! I’ve been harsh on her style in the past but this look is really working for me. She keeps her flair for the dramatic without looking like a costumed sideshow. We like this. Seems like she’s really hitting a stride. Check out...
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