Posted on February 5, 2008
Betsey’s Fall show was inspired by “beat chicks” and their berets, cat eye sunnies and all black ensembles. However, there were many touches of Betsey: rocker blazers, belted halter dresses, feathers, animal-print wrap dresses, oversized fur coats, and skinny pants with sheen. Compared to the other shows, whose color palettes have been rather subdued, Betsey’s vibrant hues are a double shot of espresso, that will definetly wake you up.
Betsey also showed some items from her archives and some of these prints were way out there. For example a yellow sweater with oversized handguns emblazoned on them. Betsey?! On the less dangerous side were poufy cherry-print dresses, high-waisted shorts, a hot pink mini turtleneck dress and a retro striped swimsuit. The old Betsey is back, but with a newfound fierceness.
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Posted on February 4, 2008
Leave it to Diane von Furstenberg to create a foreign affair, where the muse is a sophisticate who wanders Berlin’s dark streets, meets a handsome stranger, and then flees to Shanghai the next morning. Her wardrobe is what she picks up along the way; a collection of beaded dresses, ruffly blouses, wide legged pants, tailored jackets and military-inspired outerwear. Don’t forget her little Bugle Boy hat.
The real stunners in this collection were not DVF’s always-fantastic dresses. Maybe those dresses were great but we couldn’t really see them since they were hidden and belted under Glenn plaid blazers, herringbone coats, chunky cashmere cardigans and peplum jackets. As one who is pretty satisfied with my outerwear, Diane has forced me to reconsider.
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Posted on January 19, 2008
Metallics have been around the block and back, old school and new school. I’m glad to see them taking on new forms and becoming more fluid and romantic. Marni (pictured) presents the perfect juxtaposition of luster and crispness a thoroughly modern combination. I am a self-proclaimed luster addict. Can you imagine the ways these clothes move? They are probably blinding in the sun. But that’s the beauty of the luster you just can’t keep your eyes off it, no matter how painful it is.
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Posted on January 16, 2008
Womenswear designer Erdem Moralioglu is only 31 but he already has a prestigious 2005 Fashion Fringe Award under his buckle belt. As a result, he turned his passion into a career and nabbed two major accounts: Harrods and Ashley’s boutique on Conduit Street in London.
Born in Montreal, Erdem first studied liberal arts, but became smitten with the fashion world after working at Vivienne Westwood. He then went on to get an MA in fashion at the Royal College of Art. His unique prints and worldwide traveling experiences set him apart and have caught the attention of celebs like Claudia Schiffer, Tilda Swinton, and Nicole Richie.
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Posted on October 19, 2007
THE New York Times has a wonderful layout of the 2008 Spring Collection - hot off the presses. See complete photo and video spread of the top designer collections at the bottom of this page.
While most of these designer label fashions probably won’t end up in the average closet, it is our burning need to see what the rich, famous and trendy will be sporting in the coming months. No worries though - the not so spendy clothiers will be selling knock offs. Now those we can afford!
Bitten and Bound
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