The Good, The Bad and The Womanly: Hermes Fall Winter 2012
So I have a sick, sick, sick fetish when it comes to Hermes. A crazy, shop-a-holic high that only occurs when I enter Hermes, Alaia, Vuitton or Chanel. But it is def the worst at Hermes. While I was never a fan of Jean Paul Gaultier’s take on Hermes, I was a super...
Getting Down to Biz-ness: Balenciaga FW12
Being a woman in business myself, I am always in love with collections that are based around powerful woman, business woman. I like that this is not another take on Melanie Griffith in Working Girl (although I do love that film) but a chic-er more tongue in cheek version that only Nicholas Ghesquire could pull...
Feelings and All of that Mushy Stuff: Celine Fall Winter 2012
I just want to thank Phoebe Philo for being courageous enough to stand up to our crazy circus known as the fashion show schedule. Ms. Philo put her foot down for the fall winter 2012 season and took the Celine show from a show to a presentation. Granted, Ms. Philo is pregnant with her...
Mr. Ebaz’s Ten Year Anniversary at Lanvin
Alber Ebaz proved why he has become one of the most influential designers worldwide with his Fall Winter 2012 collection. He sent out HIS classic silhouettes in powerful and fun colors and textures proving that there’s nothing to prove. Unfinished edges (started by the Japanese trifecta, brought to evening wear by Ebaz), visible zippers running...
The Lady’s a Brute: Rick Owens Fall Winter 2012
Walking the runway in “brutalist veils”, models at Rick Owens fall show where rocking his latest collection of what I think are classic pieces. Mr. Owens told Style.com he was inspired by brutalism, as in the architecture movement. Specifically Frank Lloyd Wright. And on top of that esoteric reference, he also throws in Marlene...
Futuristic Goth Muppets at Gareth Pugh Fall Winter 2012
I have said it before and I will say it again. I love any fashion that reminds me of the muppets and this Gareth Pugh show was chocked full of the most muppet-licious furs. This is the first time I have perused a Gareth Pugh show and thought I could actually wear loads of the...
Why Reinvent the Wheel? Maison Martin Margiela Fall Winter 2012
Some critics seem to think that the design team at Maison Martin Margiela is repetitive. To that I say suck it. Margiela has been an institution since he opened his doors in 1989. And the design team has kept the faith since his departure, by sticking to MMMargiela classics. There is a reason all...
All Aboard: Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2012
Seems as if Marc’s recent trip down memory lane with his recent exhibition in Paris showcasing Mr. Jacob’s work alongside that of Mr. Vuitton’s had an effective inspiration on the Louis Vuitton show this season. Mr. Jacobs told style.com he was interested in “things looking like they were from another time.” Mission accomplished. Take away...
Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 2012
Sarah Burton took on the future for Alexander McQueen’s Fall Winter 2012 show and showed us something new for the house: “a beautiful future, positivity, optimism.” “The future’s usually shown as stark and cold,” said Burton. “I wanted lightness, the sense that the dresses were hovering.” Well, she killed it. The show is gorgeous. And...
Balmain Fall Winter 2012: Better Than I Thought It Would Be
I wasn’t so sure about the new young dude, Olivier Rousteing, who took over Balmain after Christopher Decarnin’s sudden dismissal until this season. He is sticking with the Balmain brand identity that has been made famous in the world of sexy fashion girls. I think the new kid is actually chic-ing it up at bit...
Cross Dressing at Junya Watanabe
Mr. Watanabe was at his bestest this week in Paris working his twists on cultural uniforms: Men’s suiting and women’s dresses. Again, this is one of those collections where if you take away the headpieces, you have got yourself solid, wearable, collectable clothes. It has always been my opinion that Junya Watanabe and Rei Kawakubo’s...
Comme des Garçons: Don’t Get Me Started on the Awesomeness
A CDG show always feels like a revelation. Only a true fashion victim like moi could possibly feel like that! A friend once begged me to shut up about Rei and her genius over dinner, so I will try to keep the gushing to a minimum. This collection is no exception people. Comme Des Garcons...