Month: October 2008

Lookbook – Greta Constantine Fall Winter 2008 – 2009

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I get sent a few lookbooks. I’ll post the ones from the designers I like here. To make these posts more interactive, I want you readers to guess which of the looks are my favourites. Leave your guesses in the comments. My first lookbook post is dedicated to Toronto based, Greta Constantine. Click the thumbnails to see larger images. Once the larger image is displayed use the arrows to move between images. Where to buy: Holt Renfrew Harrod’s Henri Bendel 712 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019 Sample 268 Elizabeth St. New York, NY 10012 phone +1 212 431 7866 toll free +1 866 239 6779 7374 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 phone +1 323 965 0098 info@samplestudio.com

The easiest way to my heart is through a Hermes Scarf

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I posted about my lust for Hermes scarves way, way back in 2006 and I’ve decided to revisit that. The Fall Winter 2008 – 2009 collection is influenced by India and there are lot of elephant motives everywhere. My Mom would be dying, she loves elephants. I’ve reposted the history of the Hermes scarf and some facts. It takes 2 years and 250 silk cocoons to make a 90 centimeter square scarf. The details are behind the cut if you are interested.

Protecting your heels from the rain.

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I usually wear my Wellys and carry my shoes in a bag when it rains. For those that shun the wonderful Welly this item called the Shuella, the shoe umbrella, looks interesting. It’s like galoshes for heels. It covers your heels so to protect them from the rain. I haven’t seen any pictures of how your foot fits into these yet, so I have my doubts. Honestly, the Wellys are cuter. They are available online for $49.95USD. via Notcouture.com image: shuella.com

Fashion Show Videos Spring 2009

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Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2009 Very pretty and wearable collection, however it didn’t grab me like Fall Winter 2008. Proenza Schouler Spring 2009 Didn’t change my mind about the collection too much, but props for using Skinny Puppy Alexander Wang Spring 2009 Everyone was peeing themselves over this collection in NYC Christian Dior Spring 2009 Alessandro Dell’Acqua Spring 2009 I didn’t do a dedicated post to this collection but I quite liked it. Gianfranco Ferre Spring 2009 Very luxurious clothing, as always. Viktor & Rolf Spring 2009 I include this only because the presentation is great. I really like the side views. The clothing on the other hand….

These Viktor & Rolf dolls are kinda creepy

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Viktor & Rolf had an exhibit called The House of Viktor & Rolf at the Barbican Art Gallery, London from June 18 – September 21, 2008 The exhibition will chart their career within the context of a specially commissioned installation by Viktor & Rolf. Dominating both floors of the Gallery, this spectacular installation will be kept under wraps until the opening day. The House of Viktor & Rolf will present all the signature pieces and key moments in their career from 1992 to now. Highlights include Haute Couture pieces from Atomic Bomb, 1998–99, featuring dramatic mushroom cloud-like cushioned necklines and Russian Doll, 1999–2000, in which a single model was painstakingly dressed by the designers themselves in front of a catwalk audience in 10 independent layers, in an experience reminiscent of performance art. In the boudoir-themed show Bedtime Story, 2005–06, the dreamy atmosphere was created by garments abundant with broderie Anglaise, quilting and ruffles. The exhibition includes pieces from Launch, their ‘dreams in miniature’ collection of October 1996. At the start of their career, and not …