fashion weeks Options

[misoshiru]

it's currently new york fashion week for spring 09, and the next few weeks will be filled with fashion weeks across the continents. discuss.


Talk clothes, talk models, talk designer's own fashion.

[DoubleJ]

William Rast bored me this time out.

[Gigi]

Will give my opinions later, but random thought: What the f**k is Gap doing on Style.com's Spring 2009 RTW Shows list?!

[hi-C]

You know, I lived in New York through 7 fashion weeks (I was in London during the Spring 2007 collections) and never once got to sneak my way into the tents.

[Gigi]

LOL I would probably just linger around the tents because I would be too much of a pussy to sneak in. I would just try to breathe in the fabulousness.

[hi-C]

Will give my opinions later, but random thought: What the f**k is Gap doing on Style.com's Spring 2009 RTW Shows list?!

Well, they are the epitome of ready to wear, aren't they? =\ That is strange though. It probably has something to do with their upcoming anniversary (40 years in 2009).

Edit: Currently looking through the pictures from the Gap show, and Jesus God is their collection lame. Only one look IMO was runway worthy:

http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/S2009RTW/GAP/RUNWAY/00110m.jpg

And Sessilee Lopez walked in it! Oh girl, you can do better than that. And they styled her all ugly:

The black girl.

Edit: Damn Style website changed the images -_- Can't find the original first outfit.

This post has been edited by hi-C: Sep 11 2008, 12:13 AM

[Amaranthus]

I don't really care for the GAP's clothing all too much.

I wonder how Calvin'll do.

[misoshiru]

LOL I would probably just linger around the tents because I would be too much of a pussy to sneak in. I would just try to breathe in the fabulousness.

oh me too. haha.


marc jacobs has failed again.

[Saikou]

http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionsho...NWAY/00200m.jpg
The black girl.

The guy on the left is kinda cute.

[DoubleJ]

I am wondering what diddy will do this time out. He has been trying to emulate my father,RL for the past few years.

[angelrevelation]

Marc Jacobs... o_o Victoria Beckham's collection was boring- it was all mainly pencil skirt type dresses.

I liked how Diane von Furstenberg continued with the boho trend, and BCBG Max Azria's color palette was nice. DKNY was a bit too sporty for me this season. Preen's shapes were great.

Nothing too impressive so far though.

[misoshiru]

yeah. I feel like there's a lot of wearable pieces, but nothing impressive.

[angelrevelation]

I fairly liked Marc by Marc Jacobs... It always appeals to me.



Monique Lhuillier's dresses were gorgeous.




Philosophy (di Alberta Ferretti) was amazing too! I've been really into dresses lately, and these had a nice casualness.



Rodarte's collection was really similar to their last one... The same tutu/tie-dyed/shredded things, though they're a lot more crisp now.


On the topic of models, so far I haven't seen too many of my favorites- Caroline Trentini, Coco Rocha, Ali Michael (the whole 'fat' scandal)... Jessica Stam was in several that I looked at though. And I really like Siri Tollerod.

[Melissa]

A few of my friends volunteered at Fashion Week.

I was about to go to the Rock the Vote event, but didn't :( My roommate went and saw Miss Jay from AnTM

[misoshiru]

omg i'm so jealous.

[hi-C]

I fairly liked Marc by Marc Jacobs... It always appeals to me.

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Monique Lhuillier's dresses were gorgeous.

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Philosophy (di Alberta Ferretti) was amazing too! I've been really into dresses lately, and these had a nice casualness.

[img]http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/S2009RTW/PHILOSOP/RUNWAY/00180m.jpg[/img

Rodarte's collection was really similar to their last one... The same tutu/tie-dyed/shredded things, though they're a lot more crisp now.
On the topic of models, so far I haven't seen too many of my favorites- Caroline Trentini, Coco Rocha, Ali Michael (the whole 'fat' scandal)... Jessica Stam was in several that I looked at though. And I really like Siri Tollerod.

I haven't finished looking through Marc Jacobs' collection, but I agree with you. At least his pieces are really interesting.

Not surprised about your opinion of Rodarte's collection. They seemed like one-trick ponies from the start, especially since they're not formally trained.

[misoshiru]

marc by marc was SO much better than marc jacobs.



and oscar de la renta NEVER fails to impress. i'm in love.

[hi-C]

Have you guys checked out Thakoon Panichgul's collection? He was hyped by the Washington Post's fashion writer, so I figured I'd check him out. I was disapointed in the first 13 looks, but he really hit his stride at the 14th look, this green dress modeled by Jourdan Dunn. The dresses towards the end are absolutely gorgeous.

[misoshiru]

yeah. thakoon kind of failed to impress. his stuff is always hyped up, and usually, he does live up to the hype. but not this season.

[hi-C]

^ Yeah. If only half of your collection is awesome then there's something wrong.

I'm completely in love with the shoes used in Marc by Marc Jacobs. Speaking of Marc Jacobs, I like both of his collections. The look for his signature line's collection is really dark and the gothic (and I mean that in its literary sense) drama queen in me loves that. But I love the lightness of Marc.

And omg, Jourdan Dunn and Hollis Wakeema are becoming my favorite models.

[misoshiru]

idk. marc jacobs for me, has kinda been like miuccia prada. both are on crack. miuccia's f**ked up both prada and miumiu, and marc jacobs has been f**king up louis vuitton. i think a lot of his stuff is really hit or miss. but lately, mainly miss.

[misoshiru]

oh, and him coming out at the end of his fashion show in a skirt was really not very appealing.

[hi-C]

I'm with you on that. I'm not ready to embrace the male skirt unless it comes with bagpipes or drums and very little irony.

Edit: Proenza Schouler was a big letdown. Plain and simple.

[misoshiru]

i agree with you on that.

[misoshiru]

reem acra has some really stunning pieces. and their hair and makeup was just gorgeous.

[angelrevelation]

J Mendel's was so pretty and muted. Definitely some red carpet gowns.



I really like Rebecca Taylor's, because of the toned down boho theme. And I appreciate that she covers her models' boobs even when things are sheer.



All of Reem Acra's dresses with gold prints were definitely beautiful.
Vera Wang used lots of pretty sheer overlay, and the jewelry was pretty, though not as beautiful as last season's.
Doo.Ri was very good too.

Now Zac Posen's... I'm not so sure about. Runway styling is over the top a lot, but this way was ugly... Like going down the road to Dior's Doll show. Not a fan of huge earrings either. Some of the pieces were nice though, IMO the more simple ones.

Loved Marchesa as always. Romantic and modern. And I love the whispy updos- I would try it if I looked good with my hair up.



I didn't like Oscar de la Renta this season as much as last. I guess I'm not too into classic pieces and silhouettes at this point in my life

[Amaranthus]

I liked Vivienne Westwood's Men's Collection

I'd wear this one.

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So far my favorite.

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Sorry for the poor quality.

[hi-C]

Just looked at Rodarte's collection. Hated it. Completely and utterly hated it (minus the last two looks).

[Nadiyya]

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Diane showed me these beforehand with a few more styles, but I love how it turned out.

And then William Rast has to ruin everything. He and Justin Timberlake need to find an island to get lost on.

[misoshiru]

vivienne westwood is AMAZING this year.

omg. i just fell in love with ann demeulemeester

[angelrevelation]

I thought there were a few very pretty pieces at Valentino. The long gowns with flats combo is very me. I honestly like this new designer better than the original guy, although I don't know his history of brilliance too well...


These gloves are gorgeous.

Why does Chloe keep changing designers? I was really happy with Phoebe Philo...

The silhouettes and bows at Chanel were pretty good.

[misoshiru]

yeah. So, I've finally started on my list of favorite shows this season on my blog. :X

http://misoshiru.wordpress.com

[misoshiru]

bump.

fashion week has just started again.
shit. i must say I love love love Antonio Bernardi's Pre-Fall 2009 collection with an exception of some of the fur pieces and one of the white shirts.








ughh..i want this entire collection.

[missnh]

I wish I could go to fashion week in NYC today :(

It's been posted EVERYWHERE, but still madly in love with Proenza Schouler's pre-fall 2009. I need that PS1 clutch bag hybrid. Badly.

[misoshiru]

haha...yessss.

iekeliene blonde? wtf.
freja looks hella cute with that shoulder length hair.

[redpeony]

Derek freaking Lam . So elegant.

[misoshiru]

alexander wang. wtf.

[hi-C]

A feature on NY Times that sums it up beautifully: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/02...ture/index.html

And I hated Rodarte. HATED them. Two seasons in a row. And you know what? It's not even because their clothes are butt ugly, it's that they're completely impractical. Minus the boots, you wear this?



Of course not. Because you have sense.

[misoshiru]

yeah. rodarte basically just made a repeat of their SS 09 collection..but made it ugly as hale.

[missnh]

I liked Rodarte, I don't care what anyone else says. I look at fashion as an art, especially high fashion, because since when do we actually buy Rodarte, etc.? They are for looking at. And Rodarte has created a great aesthetic and evolved nicely.

[hi-C]

I'm all for art for art's sake but this was RTW not couture.

[misoshiru]

I just felt that Rodarte just took what they did for SS and presented it again for FW. I'm all for keeping similar qualities, but when they present almost the exact same collection, it's bullshit.

3.1 Phillip Lim and J Mendel.
Marchesa was very hit or miss. A little boring since they were repeating elements of past seasons.

[misoshiru]

Temperly London is now my current #1 for FW 09 shows. I want all of it.

[missnh]

CHRISTOPHER KANE

[misoshiru]

ashish.


maybe if the pieces were separate.

[angelrevelation]

I liked Luella, the coats in particular.




Erdem's florals and shapes were nice too. A nice contrast to the really hard collections lately.

Anna Sui's was pretty. The mixture of texture and pattern was really good this time.

[Sandraaa]

WTF did Giles Deacon do @ the london fashion week? The models are really too thin.



Anyway, my favorite from Paul Smith:



I'm pretty excited to see the Paris winter fashion week. It begins in March !!!!!!

[missnh]

bora aksu

[misoshiru]

omgomgomg atelier versace

[hi-C]

omgomgomg atelier versace

x100000000000000000000

I. Died. DIED!

[Rachel]

Zomg Versace is beautiful!! I love the dresses, colors, textures <3333 I am also digging the fabric heart-like thing on some of the dresses, it's just precious. And I love the gold-metallic fabric a lot.

I am also kind of in love with Jason Wu. For Spring 09, his long dresses are so amazing and I love the top hats. His color palette is bright too, I love the pinks and yellows. Oh and the turquoise. I love the Fall 09 one too. The shapes and textures are lovely.

Also, wtf @ McQueen?! I do love some of the pieces, but a lot of them....They don't fit well on the models and I am over that skirt shape.