As with everything Givenchy, I love the Resort 2011 collection for women. He makes leopard print look so good. The shoes are the only thing I’m not totally in love with. However, the ones the model is wearing look a lot nicer. images: style.com and wwd.com
I took a day off work and attended the Holt Renfrew Fall 2010 Womenswear preview. It was a chance to see samples of the fall merchandise and learn about upcoming fall trends according to Holt Renfrew. Fall 2010 Holt Renfrew Women’s Trends The Masculine Topper The Reefer The Fur Trimmed Parka The Vest The Masculine Shirt The Feminine Blouse The Slim Leg – legging or cigarette; looking newest in prints The Fuller Pant – masculine, pleated or military influenced The Shorter Skirt The Longer Skirt The Knit Dress The Long Sleeve Dress Fall 2010 Holt Renfrew Women’s Accessories Trends The Oversized Beret The Knit Hair Band The Loop Scarf – fur or knit The Pendant The Brooch The Extra Long Belt The “Stash” Bag The Iconic Satchel The Lace-up Boot The Wedge The Loafer – high or low heel The Pointy Toe Pump New Designers – 6126, Carven, Christ Shearling, Cinzia Rocca, Cosabella, Dylan George, Eight Sixty, Fuzzi, Helen Morely, Hudson Collection, Jane Post, JNBY, Lounge Lover, Marlies Dekkers, Michael Michael Kors, One Teaspoon, Pleasure …
The Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 ad campaign from Givenchy is totally amazing. I love the colour and composition. The cast of models is what makes this so much fun. Yay for the diverse group. Of course I’m happy because Mariacarla Boscono is making an appearance too. Complicit looks, and the promise of a kiss between two women: an ambiguous mix of masculine and feminine looks against hues of red, blue, white, grey and beige: the Givenchy campaign for F-W 2010-2011, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot in Paris. Sophisticated images against a provocative background. In the forefront, the collection designed by Riccardo Tisci. What has people talking — and caused the images to make the rounds of the web even before the campaign has been officially published — is the presence of Lea T: ex-assistant of Tisci, currently a student of veterinary medicine, ex-model and transexual. Tisci wanted to use her “for her fragile appearance and her aristocratic air.” Together with Lea T are the models Maria Carla Boscono — a close friend …
Givenchy Nappa Leather Open Toe Boots Perfect little adjustable slouch bootie. Available online at luisaviaroma.com and Saks.com. Givenchy Lace-insert patent-leather sandals I love the lace and patent sandal in this colour but you can also get in it black. The shoe is available online at Net-a-porter, Saks.com (black version) and farfetch.com (both colours). images: net-a-porter, luisaviaroma.com
Givenchy Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 Video
I wasn’t freaking out over the Givenchy Spring 2010 couture show. I was expecting to but found myself liking about half the collection. I loved the feathers, shorts, ruffles, beading and sheer elements of the collection. I loved all the pieces in neutral colours but that feeling wasn’t uniform when it went the colour came out of the woodwork. The blue and green embellished jumpsuits reminded me of Christmas ornaments. I loved the purple ruffled dresses. I missed Mariacarla’s strut, but my girl Rose was there. I wasn’t a fan the eye makeup. The shoes were very cute. I have to one question, Ciara as Riccardo Tisci’s muse? Really, WTF. To top it all off, trying to mooch out of paying for couture pants, this isn’t ready to wear girly. images: style.com
Givenchy Spring 2010 Ad Campaign images: thefashionspot.com
I’m loving the black and white striped print from Givenchy this season. Jersey Print Open Toe Wedges, Optical Print Tinhan Shoulder Bag, Optical Pring Jersey Leggings images: luisaviaroma.com
I was getting bored with the Pre-Fall collections then the good stuff staring pouring in. Givenchy Pre-Fall 2010 OMFG! Iris Strubegger has now been added to my fav models list. She looks amazing. images: style.com
I was reading the Retailers React to Paris Collections on wwd.com. It talked to some buyers about footwear trends for Spring 2010. Bridget Cosgrave, Fashion & Buying Director, Matches, London Strongest Trends: Refined ethnic influences Mixes of color such as red and gold with leopard print or beading Lots of metallics Directional Styles: “The new tribute from YSL with a triangular piece across the heel.†Ones to Watch: Mechante Pan e Tulipani for handmade beaten-up boots Tracy Margolies, VP & DMM of women’s footwear, Saks Fifth Avenue Strongest Trends: pring boots Wedges Mid-heels Clogs Sandal booties Novelty materials in shoes (for instance, stretch jersey, mesh, lace, PVC and lucite heels) Directional Styles: “McQueen’s runway ‘armadillo’ shoes and the Jimmy Choo sandals that light up.†“Must-Carry†Styles from Paris: Givenchy’s stretch jersey sandals Camilla Skovgaard’s booties with tread bottom Christian Louboutin peep toe mesh pumps
