Runway Video, Versace Spring-Summer 2009
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Tommy Ton is back from the fashion weeks
And his images are up at JAK & JIL BLOG. They are incredible. If you are a shoe whore, you need to see this site. Tommy takes the most drool worthy photos. image: jakandjil.com
What does Barbara think. Spring 2009 edition
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 …
Spring 2009 Trends Roundup
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.
Lanvin Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
The clothes from Lanvin were beautiful of course. It was very similar to fall except some revamped colours. The jewelry was fun. images: Lanvin Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Complete Collection
Openers and closers during Paris Fashion Week
Are you a model junkie? Wondering who got the opening and closing spots in the shows during Paris? Wonder no further, The Cut: New York Magazine’s Fashion Blog, can help you.
Dries Van Noten Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Dries got a lot of kudos in Paris. It’s was quite beautiful and wearable. The jewelery is super chunky in spring 2009 and I love Dries’s take on it. images: the Fashion Spot – Dries Van Noten S/S 09 Paris and style.com
Hussein Chalayan Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
These were pretty cool. Only in Paris folks and thank god for that. See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Hussein Chalayan S/S 09 Paris images: same source
Akira Isogawa Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Lovely collection from Akira Isogawa. I’m totally obsessed with the Japanese this season, Undercover, Yojhi, It’s the obi belts; almost every designer that has used them has gotten me by the heartstrings. See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Akira Isogawa S/S09 Paris Images: same source
Louis Vuitton Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Louis Vuitton was quite stellar this year. Marc ported the obi belts and the colour palette from his Marc Jacobs collection to LV and they look fantastic. This collection reminds me a lot of YSL’s Africa collection (which I saw parts of in Montreal). I’m sure this was intentional and perhaps a nod to the dearly missed designer. Frillr has the Runway Video for Louis Vuitton up. I downloaded it and watched it on my Nano one morning going to work. You have to see it, just amazing. You can see the whole collection at Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Complete Collection
L’Oreal Fashion Week Spring 2009 – Holt Renfrew celebrates Canadian Fashion
After a season off the Holt Renfrew celebrates Canadian Fashion event was back on the LFW schedule. This is one of my favourite events of fashion week. It gives you the ability to see the clothing up close and meet the designers. This season it was hosted by Adrian Mainella of Fashion File instead of the free for all type atmosphere that was present in previous ventures. A clothing designer was paired up with a jewelry designer to showcase the work. There was a little Q&A session with each designer pair conducted by Adrian. First to show was partners in crime, Greta Constantine and Dandi Maestre. I’m a big fan of the designers work. They really complemented each other in the presentation, which was different from the runway show where I thought Danni’s accessories overpowered the clothing. Get rid of the handbags and what do you know, balance is once again restored. I had a bit of bias at the show too because I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Greta collection …
V̩ronique Branquinho Ready to Wear РSpring 2009
Totally in love with the prints. This could have went so wrong, but somehow it doesn’t See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Véronique Branquinho S/S 09 Paris images: same source
Ann Demeulemeester Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
I have a few favourite collections from Paris so far: Balenciaga, Rick Owens and Undercover. Ann Demeulemeester is now a the top of this list because of the sheer volume of looks I liked. Everything she did was pretty much perfection. See the rest of this collection at the Fashion Spot – Ann Demeulemeester S/S 09 Paris images: same source
Yohji Yamamoto Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Loving the Japanese in Paris, they are the goto guys when you need something cool in black and white. Like I said before, Yohji knows the pant. See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Yohji Yamamoto S/S 09 Paris Images: same source
Christian Dior Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Dior looked like a poorly executed Versace this season but the fertility goddess shoes are amazing. See the collection at Christian Dior Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Runway Review images: same source
Balenciaga Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
At first look, I wasn’t into the Balenciaga Spring collection. I’ve looked at the collection again and seen the details. I’m now a fan. Nicolas Ghesquière has gone heavy on the Sci-Fi and I love him for it. It’s not quite like Spring 2007, my dream Balenciaga collection, but it’ll do. I’m going to name the shoes The Tron Shoes. I can’t say I would wear them, but they intrigue me because of their construction. It’s more than a sock over some shoes. images: www.thefashionspot.com, style.it
Versace Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
I’ve been quietly drinking the Donatella koolaid for the past few seasons. I can’t get over how much I like the work that is coming out of that house right now. Some larger photos for you to examine, clicky click! See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Versace S/S 09 Milan images: thefashionspot, frillr.com
Undercover Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Undercover, simply beautiful. Jun Takahashi created a really beautiful collection and a very interesting presentation. View the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Undercover S/S 09 Paris. They have the larger hires version of these images and they are stunning. images: same source
i want: Alexander McQueen Striped column dress
Alexander McQueen and Net-a-Porter teamed up to bring their customers the Alexander McQueen Private Show. It featured a few looks from Pre-Spring 2009 and it includes the dress I salivated over from the menswear show. Alexander McQueen Striped column dress Isn’t it fantastic. Check out the video at the Alexander McQueen Private Show link, it looks amazing in flight.
Rick Owens Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
As you know, Rick can do no wrong in my book. And once again he’s created a set of coats that I’m dying for. See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Rick Owens S/S 09 Paris images: same source
Nina Ricci Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Wasn’t a big fan of the rest of the collection, but I love these pants. See the rest of the collection at the Fashion Spot – Nina Ricci S/S 09 Paris images: same source
Basso & Brooke Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Crazy prints in London and I’m loving it. There is a lot of Japanese influence happening in Spring 2009 via the Fashion Spot – Basso & Brooke S/S 09 London images: same source
Todd Lynn Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Todd Lynn, another Canuck making it big overseas makes a hell of a great jacket. via Todd Lynn Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Complete Collection image: same source
Burberry Prorsum Ready to Wear – Spring 2009
Burberry is known for their trench coats and I love the ombre treatment Christoper Bailey had added this season. Love the pants, I’m really obsessed with the baggy right now. The shoes are getting too ridiculous. Look how high that heel is, crazy. This is another trend I’ve noticed over the fashion weeks, Super, Super, Super high platforms. the Fashion Spot – Burberry Prorsum S/S 09 Milan
Crazy Lady is now a trend
Refinery29 had me laughing with their top 13 trends from London Fashion Week Crazy Lady—Over the top, under the table. We can’t tell which it is, but we still feel a certain sisterhood with this level of eccentricity. So maybe we’re crazy, too. From left: Temperley, Topshop Unique, Aquascutum, Topshop Unique Crazy Lady is now an official trend. I wonder how this is going to play out in Spring 2009. We still have Paris to see if this trend will become entrenched or not. In New York, Marc Jacobs kicked off the trend.