Month: October 2008

What does Barbara think. Spring 2009 edition

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Barbara Atkin, vice president of fashion, Holt Renfrew has been mentioned in the Buyers Report for Spring 2009 on WWD. Let’s see what she has to say On New York: Barbara Atkin, vice president and fashion director of Holt Renfrew, agreed. “We’re all examining and stepping back,” she said. “When there’s economic instability, people question their purchasing. “This is a time when we’re really looking at the new guard of designers,” said Atkin, noting some iconic American design houses are floundering without their namesake designers at the helm. “There’s a lot of confusion at Bill Blass and the problem with Halston is, what does it mean anymore? It’s got to go beyond the name on the label. It’s just got to be fantastic clothes. The clothes have to have substance and the identity of what the brand is has to jump out at you.” That’s what Atkin is looking for in all collections. “If we don’t get that, everything we purchase fades into a blandism on our floors.” Of course, there were exceptions. Marc Jacobs …

i want: Harlequin Feltworks Scarf

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Interesting treatment on the wool scarf. Jenne Giles of Harlequin Feltworks combines wool and silk to make felt that she uses to create these sculptural scarfs. This would be a great addition to a collarless coat in the winter. You can purchase these scarves online at Jenne’s Etsy shop, Radici.co.uk and The Artful Home. via Notcouture.com images: radici.co.uk and artfulhome.com

More Comme des Garcons for H&M

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Racked LA has some more shots of The Comme des Garcons for H&M. They were taken at the H&M showroom. I’m still not seeing anything to get up early for. This was posted on The Fashion Spot, yawn Check this post out to see which H&M locations will carry Comme in Canada. EDIT: LouLou has some pics too

Spring 2009 Trends Roundup

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So the major shows are over. As many people are always looking for trends here are a few links to help you break down what is going to be big for Spring 2009. Frillr has there take which includes Fringe, Skeleton, Statment Necklace, Jumpsuit, Middrift. Trend de la Creme includes trends like Triple tiered floor length skirts, body wrapping, genie (harem) pants, corsets, fringe, knee highs, caplets, frame skirts. Check out the Spring 2009 colour report from Pantone. Vogue UK’s Fashion Trends Report for Spring/Summer 2009 is pretty cool. They alphabetize the trends and for each trend the designer is referenced. Of course there is a lot of images too. The Cut: New York Magazine’s Fashion Blog lists their best looks of The Best of Paris. Check out the blog posts labeled trends. Girldir.com lists their trends from New York Fashion and Milan Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. Refinery 29 lists their 16 Top Trends from New York and 13 Top Trends from London. Check out their accessory trend report also.

geekiviews: Oscillation, Mascara by Lancome

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I had a day off work so I attend the preview of the new Lancôme mascara. Ôscillation, Mascara by Lancôme. So the whole buzz about this mascara is that it vibrates. That knowledge brought out a lot of comments about eye poking and other injuries from most people. It’s not actually like that. The technology is nothing like your electric toothbrush. The brush oscillates at 7,000 vibrations per minute. Partner this action with a specially made formula and there you go. The oscillation aspect of the brush was chosen in order to mimic the way professional makeup artists would apply the product. Jean-Louis Guéret, the designer of all Lancôme brushes gave a short talk about the product and the history of mascara. It was fascinating to be honest and it made me regret not getting into Chemistry when I had the chance. Could you imagine the R&D lab for Lancôme mascara!!!! We were all given the chance to try the product out in addition to the demo. Even Jean-Louis used the product; that is dedication …