AlexSandro Palombo, who contributed to our upcoming fashion month edition, surprised me with a blog post and illustration portraying me as the “subway’s fashion queen” with some major cleavage action. Too funny!
NYFW countdown: Pre-Fashion Week cravings
“For me, creating a new collection is always a painful process until it starts emerging. Once it comes, it’s all worth it. The biggest difference from being pregnant is that the fashion cravings are not the healthy ones – white wine, cigarettes. I go through many sleepless nights and can’t think straight. And sometimes my temperament seems irrational. But at least in the end, everything comes back to the right place.” -Sophie Theallet
“Right now, I’m obsessed with Olive’s giant chocolate chip cookies. For me the collection feels like a child all grown up and ready to go on its own way into the real world. Like sending your child off to college. Not that I know what that feels like.” -Bensoni co-designer Sonia Yoon
“Due to the lack of time and sleep, we tend to eat a lot of takeout and junk food under the guise of treating ourselves for all the hard work we’re doing. We allow ourselves to eat anything guilt-free. Greasy Reuben [sandwiches] from the diner or a lumberjack breakfast always work well to calm those cravings.” -Costello Tagliapietra duo Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra
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Trend report: The season of contrasts
The sporty v. the romantic Colorful graphic prints v. nudes
As I mentioned before, there seemed to be quite a few opposing visions of what women want to wear during the spring 2010 shows. The ideas were so wide-ranging, though, that there was something for everyone to like. In addition to Team Sex Kitten vs Team Good Girl, which I talked about here, a few other obvious oppositions have emerged for spring.
Athletic references were all over the place: Alexander Wang and Alexandre Herchcovitch’s football themed collections, Y-3’s ode to the World Cup, Balenciaga’s techno hoodies, Louis Vuitton’s fanny packs and drawstring detailing, the list goes on. The sporty looks also ran the gamut from purely functional to luxe and fabulous. On the opposite end of the fashion spectrum, though, were super romantic ruffles and feminine draping a la Stella McCartney, Etro and Burberry.
After a few seasons of goth and rocker-fueled black, color is popping up for spring in a big way. Witness the primary-colored and African-influenced graphic prints at Paul Smith and Marc by Marc Jacobs, the rich tones at Rochas and the eye-popping use of red at Dolce & Gabbana. Meanwhile, nudes sprung up at Givenchy, Lanvin, Chloe and a litany of others.
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NYFW/MFW: Off the runway, the women wear the pants (part due)
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MFW/NYFW: Denim bottoms, completely different tops
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NYFW: Off the runway, the women wear the pants
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NYFW: Off the runway, eye-grabbers
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NYFW: Off the runway, shiny pretty things
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LFW: What to wear to the shows
Maybe it’s because of all the gray weather, but the UK kids love color and bold graphic prints. Whether worn as a strategic pop to a monochromatic look or piled on magpie style, it’s all about grabbing the eye here.
Kane’s very cool screaming monkey has become a symbol of sorts in fashion. It says, “I scoff in the face of all things commercial,” which is very London.
Pair this trippy skirt with a slouchy tee and brogues that are comfy enough for trekking the shows in.
The classic lace-up shoe is still queen here.
It’s dip dyed and fringed. That’s two trends in one. Wear it responsibly.
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NYFW: Off the runway, mid-thigh and higher (part two)
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