I’m not getting “old” – I’m maturing. Accordingly (I guess), I’m becoming less tolerant of unnecessary fluffle and ruffle, and appreciating more and more the simple elegance of understated luxe. Prada Autumn/Winder 09/10 is a beautiful example of fine grown woman style. Now there’s still edge, mind you – but refined edge. Edge so...
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Mary Katrantzou is a rising star in the fashion world. The 26-year old designer has made her mark with oversized digital prints on jersey. The effect is very ornate but still wearable. I’m excited to see how her aesthetic develops over the years. photos: nymag.com
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I was pleased to see how fall according to Christopher Kane has evolved this year. The talented young designer has pulled his perspective into a very elegant collection that still has youth and a definite edge. Very seldom are designers able to accomplish a collection that is at once classic and futuristic. Christopher Kane...
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Leave it to London to be the authority on trench coats. Afterall, a trench is one of the chicest things you can wear in all that cloudy weather. But they outerwear style made famous by Brit brand Burberry doesn’t have to be limited by drab khaki gabardine anymore. Check out the Fall RTW 2009...
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Well we knew it was coming, didn’t we? The end of the decade is drawing near and after several years of 80s inspired styles all over the runways and in stores, fashion is now setting its sights on the 70s. Ossie Clark showed a collection in London that would certainly make Mrs. Roper, of...
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So this is the last of my NYFW highlights. Overall, the week was… okay. As always, I’m looking forward to Milan – my favorite fashion city. London has started already and, my goodness, I hope it improves. The first shots I’ve seen were not so good. Enjoy a good number of looks from Catherine...
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Jourdan Dunn opens, closes Oscar de la Renta Fall RTW 2009 Apparently, the fashion world is all abuzz about whether or not First Lady Michelle Obama will appear at the tents in all her icon glory. Goodness, I hope not. The woman has plenty more to do then mingle with all those desperate celebs...
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Perhaps this arm binder could top off the looks from Rodarte and Max Azria. The two leather-clad collections make me want start trolling the S&M forums… I suppose, though, that’d i’d have to say goodbye to those potatoes I’m so fond of if I’m to stuff my healthy thighs into such strapping leather pants....
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So much fanfare surrounds this man and his clothes that if I’m anything other than blown away by his collections it’s a disappointment. Such is the case for Fall 2009. There were a few shocking bolts of color that were pleasing to my eye (you know, the 4th fashion eye). Overall, however, I found...
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Now I do appreciate the artsy stuff, but you gotta love a runway show full of clothes you can actually imagine yourself wearing. And for this Donna Karan’s DKNY collections are always excellent. This is TRUE Ready To Wear fashion (no starving, purging, or cocaine needed).Three cheers for accesible fashion: Hurrah! Hooray! Hizzah!
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