At Fall 08 Prada, the fashion world drew a collective gasp when Jourdan Dunn took to the runway bedecked in lace, becoming the first black model to be cast in Miuccia’s show in ten years. She returned, again as the only black model in the long, leggy line-up, for Spring 09. But at Prada’s suited Read more →
The last time we went to a Mayle sale, to shop their Pre-Fall 08, we spent way too much money, but kind of had a little glow for about a week. So if you’re looking for a pick-me-up today, may we suggest their Fall 08 sale with a little Cafe Habana Mexican corn afterwards? The Read more →
It’s no secret that Alexander Wang’s Fall 08 collection is one of our biggest inspirations for our upcoming Fall wardrobes. Lucky for us, his specific mix of masculinity and femme fatale was echoed at the Burberry, Max Mara and Rick Owens shows, too. Nothing says serious Fall fashion like a looming darkness and strength – Read more →
We love Alexander Wang and everything he sends down the runway (which is why I wound up with a few too many t-shirts ripped at the waist) but something in his Spring 08 show gave us pause. It wasn’t the ripped jean shorts, or even the midriff baring tops (obviously) – the thing that really Read more →
Drama has never been a problem for us. From bubble skirts to puffy tops, we don’t shy away from volume, however the ‘egg shape’ that made big appearances in this season’s runways has us a little stumped. Valentino’s Fall couture show opened with a skirt and jacket ensemble that showed an extreme version of this Read more →
Gloves for Fall, that’s no news, but this Fall’s gloves are too good to not plan for. Short, long, demure, loud, whatever, and we love them all. Particularly interesting are those with feathers (Gareth Pugh) and skintight leather (Iceberg), which we’re already picturing with short sleeve coats and swingy dresses. We love it when practical Read more →
