Fall 2010 New York, Fashion Week
Erin Wasson’s Friends Are More Interesting Than Her Clothes
By Lauren Sherman
photo by Morgan O'Donovan
We sure got a show at the Erin Wasson x RVCA last night at New York’s most lovely housewares store, ABC Carpet & Home. But maybe not the kind of show you’re thinking of.
The Good
The runway cut through the multi-level store’s carpeting floor, which means many of us perched on stacks of five-figure Persians, while others were directed to sit on a limited number of antique chairs and cushions. Yes, it was kind of weird. But it was also kind of nice to be in a looser space. And Yeasayer sounded amazing live.
The Hilarious
The interesting mix of celebrities in the audience kind of made our night. It was nice to see fashion elites like Margherita Missoni and Dasha Zhukova there to support their friend, but it was more fun to check out Ke$ha, a pop “star” with a penchant for “garbage can” chic. She wore her hair in a bumble that better resembled a bird’s nest, a leather motorcycle jacket, leopard print underwear and fishnet tights. Yeah, you read right: No pants. Not even undies that are supposed to look like hot pants or hot pants that are so short they could be undies. Just undies.
But our favorite celebrity spotting of the evening had to be Jared Leto, looking very Jordan Catalano in a sage velvet trench and a knitted shearling-lined hat with ear flaps. What continues to amaze us is how young Leto looks. At 38 he has not a line or wrinkle. It’s like he was preserved at age 25 in formaldehyde.
The Bad
We hate to end this one on a Debbie Downer, but really: The clothes were pretty gross. Some of the silhouettes–especially the long dresses–were okay, but the cotton looked incredibly cheap and the models looked bored and miserable wearing it. Especially the girl who was wearing a cream jumpsuit with leather diamonds sewn up the seams.
Erin has amazing style–and that’s what she should focus on: styling. Ken Downing from Neiman’s was in her front row. If that guy places an order for this stuff, I really will begin to wonder how department stores are going to survive.
Tags: Erin Wasson, Erin Wasson x RVCA, Ken Downing
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Amen for brutal honesty (with brutal insults lol) this is why I love Fashionista truth be told. I am infuriated with the deterioration of actual design replaced by an onslaught of celeb saturated and socialite designers. If everyone stuck to what they know and do best perhaps we wouldn't be in a recession and dept stores would be doing better. Brava Lauren et J'adore!!!
I agree. It's actually refreshing when someone actually calls out a line without an inhibitions. That you for your brutaul honesty Lauren. It's very much appreciated.
I agree. It's actually refreshing when someone actually calls out a line without an inhibitions. That you for your brutaul honesty Lauren. It's very much appreciated.
I agree. It's actually refreshing when someone actually calls out a line without an inhibitions. That you for your brutaul honesty Lauren. It's very much appreciated.
I agree. It's actually refreshing when someone actually calls out a line without an inhibitions. That you for your brutaul honesty Lauren. It's very much appreciated.
Have to agree- so disappointing! As I love RVCAhttp://metallicsunset.blogspot.com/
It used to be that people who wanted to be fashion designers loved it so much they aimed for schools like Parson's FIT and Central St. Martins. If you are a true designer you yearn for the knowledge to understand intricate detail the art of sculpting fabric in a thousand different textile manipulations. Many us went so far as to take extra classes in hand knitting,leather technique and learning how to craft a shoe from the start. The watered down industry saddens me. With the death of McQueen I feel that our generations standard may fail us personally.
It used to be that people who wanted to be fashion designers loved it so much they aimed for schools like Parson's FIT and Central St. Martins. If you are a true designer you yearn for the knowledge to understand intricate detail the art of sculpting fabric in a thousand different textile manipulations. Many us went so far as to take extra classes in hand knitting,leather technique and learning how to craft a shoe from the start. The watered down industry saddens me. With the death of McQueen I feel that our generations standard may fail us personally.
It used to be that people who wanted to be fashion designers loved it so much they aimed for schools like Parson's FIT and Central St. Martins. If you are a true designer you yearn for the knowledge to understand intricate detail the art of sculpting fabric in a thousand different textile manipulations. Many us went so far as to take extra classes in hand knitting,leather technique and learning how to craft a shoe from the start. The watered down industry saddens me. With the death of McQueen I feel that our generations standard may fail us personally.
was anyone really expecting the clothes to be good? i always have a perverse curiousity to see erins line, if only to see how low the standards have fallen this season.
fuck yes keep this up and i'll start checking fashionista more than once a week
“…that’s what she should focus on: styling.”WORD
What in the Anna Wintour is happening here,and why do our key editors go to these shows to support them again?
thank you fashionista. and rumi x rvca is just a poor man's wannabe of erin wasson (and is everything about rumi)
I love how honest you guys are over here at Fashionista. And seriously, Ke$ha, no pants? Maybe she should cut down on the bottles of Jack she uses to brush her teeth if she can't even remember the bottom half of her outfit in the morning.I agreed with your assessment of RVCA this season– the clothes ranged from boring to downright awful. One thing I did find interesting, however, was the styling– specifically, the white tights. They did that over at L.A.M.B. and BCBG too and I gotta say, I'm not sure I'm on board with it, though it did look pretty awesome with some of the clothes. My only question is, do you have to be Alice in Wonderland to pull it off?~RobynChi-Chi
I just don't get why these Watered down uneducated designers destined to flop get big name sponsors to back their shows,and financing. It weakens the art on prestige of this industry. For every Erin Wasson type there are 5 super talented/skillfully trained with a heavy art background that goes unnoticed or set back times ten. If the editors and celebs and socialite abandoned these shows and opted to pay attention to designers like Caycee Black,and Katie Gallagher well our dept stores would have REAL FASHION again,and perhaps not be on the verge of failure.Feel free to challenge my critique. Different perspectives are appreciated.
Agreed, I was even sort of faking appreciation last season. She's kinda one trick pony.