Most, if not all designers do a dress rehearsal. Some do it an hour before the show. Some, a day before the show. For instance, Versace held its rehearsal at about 4pm EST today. (That was 10pm for me.) The real thing takes place tomorrow at 5.30pm my time, 11.30am EST. (There’s another showing 45 Read more →
As a whole, International Herald Tribune fashion editor Suzy Menkes’ latest piece–on why Milan Fashion Week is often overlooked by the fashion industry–really struck me. “Italy—like any other host country—deserves more from the fashion world than a cursory glance at the shows. The audience needs time to savor the city,” says Menkes, referring to the Read more →
This was my first Prada show. It did not disappoint. The set. The patent loafers. The waxed leather suits. The Hitchcockian hair that was too modern to actually be called Hitchcockian. And the knee highs, oh the knee highs. But I think Kate summed it up best: Lauren: Did you like it? Kate: YES. Loved Read more →
Milan’s weather was mild today, but the models at D&G were bundled up and ready to trek through snowy pastures. With images of white mountains on display screens behind them, Sasha and co. stomped down a stage crafted with hardwood planks. What I loved about the D&G girl this season–at least compared spring’s all denim-clad Read more →
