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Chloe’s Fall 2010 collection was a nostalgic visit to the 1980’s during the 21st Century. The collection reminded me of Catherine Deneuve and Jacqueline Bisset, these women personified sophistication in the ’80’s. Chloe gave us sophistication, and so much more. Several jumpsuits came down that catwalk in knits and silk, and a couple had [...]
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Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2010 runway show was a reunion of the supermodels in Paris. Laetitia Casta, Bar Refaeli, Adriana Lima and Elle Macpherson walked the runway, and they looked fantastic. Curves were in fashion this season in Paris. These clothes were made to fit the bodies of real women; they had a grown-up [...]
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Celine brought chic and luxury to the runway with its Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. Phoebe Philo created pieces that every young professional woman will yearn for come fall. The color palette was simple and clean; black, white, cream, and camel, but that was where the simplicity ended. It was elegant and modern without the [...]
John Galliano proves he is a master of showmanship in his Fall 2010 runway show. At first the models looked like exotic princesses fresh off a Disney screen, but upon closer inspection, they appeared more like femme fatales. Is it possible to covet practically everything he sent down the runway? The answer is a resounding, yes! [...]
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The first thing you noticed about Balenciaga’s Fall 2010 collection were the colors, a beautiful sorbet of flavors. Like a sorbet it cleansed the palate of the shows that came before, there were no sparkles or bling to distract us from the quiet beauty. Next fall we will be treated to orange, lime, [...]
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The Olympics may be over, but that did not stop Balmain from going for gold. Their Autumn/Winter 2010 collection revealed plunging necklines and micro length hemlines. Both gowns and short dresses had slits that stopped almost at the hip bone. Metallics are a house favorite, and it was served up hot this season. It was signature Balmain. [...]
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Gareth Pugh’s Fall 2010 show had the audience in anticipation for the show to begin, the lights flashed as though they were lightning from the heavens. Each look could have come straight from the future in intimidating black leather and chains, even if the leather were buttery soft. Dare I say I felt a bit of fear and apprehension upon [...]
Alexander McQueen Fall 2009
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Heartbreak within the fashion community today as we learned of the untimely death of designer Lee McQueen of Alexander McQueen. Shock and disbelief were the sentiments of the day. We lost a creative genius who leaves behind a void. He was only 40 years old when he took his own life. His death [...]
The Givenchy couture collection will be the choice of a new generation of couture connoissieurs. There was no predictability here, only modern and timely pieces. Its youthful vibrancy was a break from the more expected couture aesthetic. For these reasons, Givenchy made our Rollcall list during Couture Week. The collection boasted wonderful shapes, colors and textures. Black and white, and fleshtones [...]
Elie Saab’s spring 2010 couture collection is perfection. A parade of stunning gowns came down the runway in the palest blue, lavender, yellow and flesh tones. They ranged from the ethereal to the tulle lined confections with exquisite detailing. The neutral color palette lends a sophistication to an already elegant collection. Some of the gowns floated [...]
