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William Rast Rocks My World

will rast aw09 .JPGIf you’d told fourteen-year-old me that in ten years I’d be sitting across the aisle from JC Chasez, the editor-in-chief of French Vogue, American Vogue and Paris Hilton at Justin Timberlake’s fashion show in New York, I’d have thought you were mad.

When Carine magically appeared in the first row decked in pink Margiela fur, heads huddled, “Are we at the right show?…What is she doing here?”

Then suddenly Anna was there, with Bee, just four seats away, “Um, we must be at the wrong show. I just wanted to see what Jessica Biel looks like in person. William Rast doesn’t even advertise in Vogue! I’m so confused.”

But then, thankfully, JC Chasez and his bright blue sweater vest sat just one seat from Carine (awkward!) and I knew I was in the right tent. I also suddenly remembered the moves to my 1999 cheerleading dance to “Bye, Bye, Bye”.

Meanwhile, the Americana collection paraded down the runway. The clothes were inspired by movies like Thelma & Louise; they reminded me of Isabel Marant’s Spring collection, very Western with fringe, studs, beaded embroidery, feathers and patchwork denim. Even Justin managed to work in a bit of Balmain influence with shoulder pads inside his vintage-like t-shirts.

Alas, no Jessica Biel, but Carine and JT in the same room more than made up for it.

Update: Apparently, she was there. Oops, now you know just how big the tent is!



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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 11:50AM

man, are you kidding me? cheesy JT dates the biggest style bore and he's "designing" collections that draw the likes of anna wintour and carine? that sucks.

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posted by shinyredthermos

Feb 17, 2009 11:59AM

um. i like the shoes!

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 1:29PM

I highly doubt Justin TImberlake has that much cretaive control over his line.

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posted by Rockmantica

Feb 17, 2009 3:03PM

I passionately hate it when celebrities turn into "designers".

With that being said, tell me I live under a rock, but when did J.Lindeberg join forces with William Rast?! Hence, the power front row....

I LOVE J.Lindeberg.......... No wonder this collection looks amazing.

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 3:21PM

I don't think J. Lindeberg has anything to do with the "power front row." It probably has something to do with someone named Justin Timberlake. Most "celebs" I've seen all week, including that cute kid from "Ugly Betty."

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posted by etoilee8

Feb 17, 2009 3:35PM

I agree with comment 1 completely. Lame. . .

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 4:30PM

There's nothing here that's new or different or ...anything..bleh.

If William Rast doesn't even advertise in Vogue then the only reason I can see that Anna wants to appear as though she has her cool on.

Would she have been paid to be there or would that be a conflict of interest?

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posted by andremichael

Feb 17, 2009 4:41PM

seeing carine last nite was a welcomed surprise. just being in the same room as her -- albeit the biggest room in Bryant Park, but the same room nonetheless.

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posted by guest

Feb 17, 2009 10:05PM

He made effort but he needs more creative flare i think,!!
Desiree

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posted by guest

Feb 18, 2009 4:42PM

she was there - check out the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J49HlVGjcc

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posted by kelleyd

Feb 18, 2009 10:01PM

That is so weird, I JUST watched Thelma and Louise this weekend....and wanted to design after I finished it.

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