Trend: Faux Fur

Celebs: Kate, Mischa, Pixie, Lindsay


We should all know by now that I don't like real fur.
No.
But I have definetely jumped on the band wagon for faux fur!

Winter is here people, and we need to keep warm.
The trendiest ways to wear fur this season is by drawing influence to a 70's shaggy-look.

Hottest mom on Earth, Kate Beckinsale, opted to wear a beige jumbo yarn sweater, giving a very Woodstock-y feel.

Both Mischa Barton (at the Guitar Hero World Tour VIP launch party) and Pixie Geldof (at Dita von Teese's b-day party in Paris) chose the more rock 'n' roll groupie look, with a funky fuzzy vest.

..and here it comes.
Slash, oh God of rock, I know I will get grilled for this:

Even the Lindsay is in on it (though she is most likely wearing REAL fur here - yes, she should be taken down - the key here is the idea).
Don't worry, I still hate Lindsay. I really do.
But, I will just have to swallow my pride and admit: I think her outfit looks quite cool here.
She does the fur trend well.
But best of all: CHECK OUT THE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN FRINGED BOOTS.
I WANT them!!

I love it.


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Celeb: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Event: Launch Party For Their Book Influence at Barney's

I'm not even going to comment on the reason for this party (a coffee table book? REALLY?!).

Ahem.

But what I will do is on comment on the hostess' choice of outfit.

M-K (she's the one in the black. Darling, it's not that hard to tell them apart) wore an interesting looking dress/ cape/ tent/ whatever-the-fuck-that-is.

Are those sleeves that are hanging by her ankles?

Whatever they may be, I must say it's not necessarily God-awful. No matter how you put it, I have faith in Mary-Kate and her fashion (non) sense. She looks surrealistically cool.

Plus, the bitch-heels are nice.

Ashley, on the other hand, did the "Sexy Chic".

She wore a very Balenciaga-esque tomato red mini-dress, showing off her thin (and short) pins.

I like the dress, I really do. Ashley always manages to look quite smart and elegant, but she does it in a very interesting way. She never plays it safe, which for me is very admirable.

At least she doesn't make herself look elegant and boring (like Eva Mendes. I mean, woman PLEASE. Yes, it's a nice dress and yes, they're nice shoes and yes, you look lovely, but come on. Be a little more daring!).

M-K: 6/10

Ashley: 8/10

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Celeb & Model: Kate, Agyness, Raquel and others

Event: Chanel Celebrates Mobile Art Pavilion in Central Park


"What is art, what is architecture, what is fashion?"
Karl, Karl, Karl... I have spoken earlier about the genius that Lagerfeld is, and honestly, when he says these kinds of things, can you blame me?
"All those things, one should not put it in the same melting pot. Architecture is architecture, fashion is fashion, and art is art. We don't need art, but we cannot live without it," he said when asked about how his work and the work of Zaha Hadid (the creator of the gallery space) differed. "Actually, architecture we need because otherwise we are freezing, and clothes we need because we cannot run around naked."
Have to say, the man's got a point.

The night did not fall short of what you would expect, and there was more than enough champagne to go around.
Lagerfeld arrived at the event, with celeb Kate Bosworth on his arm.
Other notable guest included Helena Christensen, Raquel Zimmermann, Agyness Deyn and Daphne Guiness.

Kate - who is one of my favourite alien-looking celebs - was dressed appropriately in a Chanel Haute Couture belted silver cocktail dress, paired with cute strappy heels. Quite classy.

Style rebel and icon Agyness Deyn (alongside musician boyfriend Albert Hammon Jr.) looked fierce in a cropped gray jacket, white wrapped top, black satin-looking pants and awesome leather shoe-boots.
I must say, I don't think this girl ever looks dull.

The always gorgeous Raquel Zimmermann wore a stunning dark dress and one of my favourite clutches out there at the moment - by Chanel, naturally.

Socialite and couture collector, Daphne Guinness, looked impeccable as ever in a black dress, decorated with sparkley touches that resembled a mosaic, combining a bit of architecture with fashion.

I find myself wondering again; why wasn't I there?


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Celeb: Kate Beckinsale, Mena Suvari, Mischa Barton, Riley Keough and others

Event: Burberry Celebrates in LA


They always find a reason to party in the City of Angels.
Premieres, launches... anything.
Monday night was no different.

Christopher Bailey, Burberry's creative director, was joined by the hottest models and stars to celebrate the reopening of the designer's store.

Mario Testino, Erin Wasson, Riley Keough, along with Kate Hudson, Liv Tyler, Mischa Barton, Kelly Osbourne, Jaime King, Mena Suvari and Dustin Hoffman, were all along for the ride.
Actor Ryan Gosling was also present, not only was he there to account for the hot man-candy position, but to DJ (yes, yet ANOTHER actor pretending to know something about music).
"I'm a total amateur," he confessed. "I just try to keep my hands busy."

Well, at least he was willing to admit that.

Everyone looked impreccably well-dressed (in Burberry, naturally), especially my no.1 female crush Kate Beckinsale, who opted for a more simple and classy choice, while Mena added a bit of a ballerina rock chick feel.
Riley looked stunning as usual, but the shocker of the night came from our very own Mischa. She surprised everyone (including myself) by not arriving in something hippie/ bohemian/ slightly- fugly- for- some- but- I- would've- totally- loved- it- anyway. Still looked stylish though.

Oh, how I wish I could've been there to create a scene...


http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/losangeles-102108BURB/


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Style on the Set: Gossip Girl

Star: Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf and Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen

We've earlier discussed Blair's BFF/frenemy Serena van der Woodsen and her style on Gossip Girl.

I still stand by my word and think that I prefer Serena's style.. but I think that might've only been for Season One.

Season Two has shown some very interesting wardrobe choices for Blair, while Serena has been just appearing slightly dull and just too Lindsay Lohan-y (ew).

Here's B and S, both appearing in cute dresses that are true to their characters.

Blair is wearing an adorable Chanel-inspired pale pink number, with sleeves and black lace.

Serena has on a sexy (bordering on skanky, but I still like it) purple cocktail dress, paired with a black cropped leater jacket.

Though Serena is standing in front in the picture, she definetely does not out-shine Blair.

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4231828480/tt0397442

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Celeb: Victoria and David Beckham

Event: Arriving at London Heathrow

They are seriously the best dressed couple in the world.

Here are the Becks, arriving in London in style.

Victoria is sporting leather (or maybe just leather looking?) leggings, and off-the-shoulder burgundy shirt, black pumps, a too-cool hat, and a beeeeeautiful Hermès 'Birkin Shoulder' bag.

Gorgeous hubby David looks cool, comfy and casual in jeans, navy/gray tee and jacket.

Seriously, this woman always manages to look SO stylish.

I wouldn't be able to wear something like that while travelling. It would be too binding.

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Icon: Twiggy

Reason: She Changed the Face of the Modelling World.

Twiggy.

She started off as the face of Swinging London in the '60s, but eventually became the face of the decade.

Born Lesley Hornby, Twiggy revolutionalized the modelling industry.

Back in the day when models were all posh socialites, Twiggy came from a working-class family, was tall and extremely skinny (a rail figure, weighing only 41 kg) - a definite faux-pas at the time for models.

Nevertheless in 1966, during the hype of the Mod-era, Twiggy took the world by storm after being discovered, then photographed by Barry Lategan in her slender, wide-eyed, pixie haired glory (her trademarks that are still recognizable to this day).

She inspired the trend of drawing long, fake eyelashes under her bottom lashes, which was copied by Mod girls all over the world.

I think Twiggy had such an interesting and cool look. Though it's more specific to the decade, I still find it timeless.

Another one of my heroes.

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Celeb: Heidi Montag and Audrina Patridge

Event: Out and About in Los Angeles

I have a particular kind of loathe for these two.

I think neither one is pretty.

I think both are total bitches.

But I love the drama they get themselves into.

The Hills' stars Heidi and Audrina were photographed hanging out (dra-ma! what's Lauren going to say?) in LA.

Besides Heidi's ugly face, I'm going to have to admit that I LIKE IT.

Yes, I just said I like their outfits.

Judge me all you want, I don't care.

Heidi's plaid extra-long shirt/dress, secured with a waist clinching belt looks cool and edgy. Her boots are pretty funky too.

Audrina's outfit is a litle more casual, but I really like the zippers at the bottom of her pants. All in all, I think it's a quite successful look.

So sue me.

http://backseatcuddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/audrinaandheidi3a.jpg

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Style on the Set: Gossip Girl

Star: Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen


Needless to say, the style on Gossip Girl is simply remarkable.

Both Serena and Blair have very interesting outfits and accessories, yet they are very different.
I tend to gravitate more to Serena's style.

Blair's style is cute, chic and elegant, while Serena's is more laid-back and thrown-together.

Here's Serena (during Season One), in a turquoise dress, paired with blue suede ankle boots and a leopard print coat.
I like how it all clashes, and I like how it looks like she just woke up at some random apartment, after having partied there the night before, and now has to find a way to get home, change, and then start partying all over again.

Eric Daman works as costumer designer.


http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20045075_20158067,00.html


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Model: Agyness Deyn

Event: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Show Off Their Latest Creations at Anna Wintour's town house

My, my, what a star-studded night it appeared to be.

On Tuesday night, the fashion fund finalists presented their L'Oréal/Fashion Fund Special Project designs, hosted by Vogue's very own Anna Wintour.

Guests included high-fashion models and designers; Coco Rocha, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Chanel Iman, (who all looked fabulous) along with Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen and Michael Kors.

Agyness Deyn is photographed here with musician Albert Hammond.

Though I doubt that I would actually where this dress myself, I have to give props to Aggy - she can seriously pull off antyhing. I must say too, I adore the clutch.

Another one of my favourites, Leighton Meester, was present.

http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/newyork-101508CFCO/

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Trend: Biker Gloves

Designers: Chanel- Valentino- Spring 2009 RTW

With Spring being a little further than right around the corner, designers opted to recreate the often quite ordinary biker glove; by putting their trademark on it.

For the A/W 2008 RTW collections, we mostly saw gloves with length and texture - halfway up to the elbow, in suede, leather and velvet.

However, the new season presents itself with a lighter version, perhaps even slightly more elegant.

From among all the designers, Chanel (naturally) gave us a cute and sophisticated option, with an intricately structured slit.

Not to be outdone by (oh, the ever so elegant) Valentino, with an edgier shape, encrusted with coloured diamonds - perhaps to give a nod to the spring flower.

I want.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-CHANEL

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-VALENTIN

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Celeb: Leighton Meester

Event: A Meet and Greet for the CFDA's New Members

Ah, how I love this girl. She can do no wrong.

Here my girl is in New York's ultra-cool SoHo (tee-hee) last Tuesday, at a party where the newest members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America met and mingled.

Gorgeous Leigh was photographed with Nicole Fiscella (Isabela from Gossip Girl), wearing a classic LBD, a slick updo and sapphire peep-toe pumps.

Ah, classy and cool.

http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/newyork-100808CFDA/

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Rock & Republic Spring 2009 RTW

Theme: Rock Chick All Over the Place meets New Era Heroin Chic

Was this collection designed specifically for me?! Because that's sure what it felt like going through it.

Dark denim, leather, zippers and studs - oh, my!

That is, not to say that this collection looked like you had arrived at Wacken. The typical "rock chick" can look sophisticated at the office too, you know.

A large portion of the show consisted of super-mini skirts and dresses (all in black, white or both), each completely Alice Dellal-drunk-at an indie NY club- worthy.

Then there were those skinny bitch-skinny jeans and leggings, paired with (what appeared to be) leather blazers, accessorized with a few zippers here or there and encrusted with studs.

Tops were kept quite simple - in black or white - mostly shiny button-downs or tank tops.

Accessories were kept to a minimum, most likely due to the designer wanting to keep to the authenticity of the theme: can we hardcore rocker girls really headbang and play the air-guitar, drunk, while jumping on tables, if we're drenched in bangles, necklaces and earrings? Answer: no, it's too difficult.

Beauty hit the bull's-eye too, with messy I-just-rolled-out-of-the-bed-with-a-terrible-hangover- hair and yesterday's black eyeliner/eyeshadow, with nails charcoal black.

Overall: seriously, I would wear any one of those ensembles - any day (naturally, if I had a model's body)!

NOTES:

- The collection included several male models, sporting some rather emo-looking gear.

- One dress was black and sheer, so that we could all see the model's cute white panties.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-ROCKREP?page=1

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Trend: Smokes

Designer: who the hell knows?

I have no idea who these people in this picture are, but I think they look cool.

Nonetheless, I do know that they are in Paris, arriving at Sophia Kokosalaki's Spring 2009 RTW show.

Paris, ma chérie, means a number of things for me (fashion-wise):

- Dark colours. Black, navy and gray are a must to wear.

- Awesome hats.

- Ballet flats.

- Brigitte Bardot messy hair (circa 1960s).

- "I don't give a merde"- attitude.

..and of course: les cigarettes.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/sartorialist/2008/09/at-sophia-kokosalaki/

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Trend: Jewelled Shades

Designer: Lanvin Spring 2009 RTW

Naturally for Spring one will need a new pair of sunglasses.

Of course, depending on the shape of your face, not all shades will look good on you.

But I firmly believe that no matter what shaped face you have, these jewelled Lanvin sunnies are totally a must-have.

They're bling-worthy enough to get you spotted, but not over-the-top bling enough that J.Lo would want to have them (trust me, that's a good thing).

I could totally rock these babies.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-LANVIN?page=6

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Celeb: Dita von Teese

Event: Fendi Celebrates Dita von Teese's Birthday in Paris


"Thirty six, and my ass has never been better!"
It was good to hear that the sexy burlesque star (and one of my female crushes) was in good spirits while in Paris.

Dita has made several appearances at shows during Paris Fashion Week.

The party was held at Le Milliardaire club, a bordello-chic boîte off the Champs-Élysées.

It was a star-studded event, with a guest list including: Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue, Christian Louboutin and some of my favourite fashion icons; Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof, and Alice Dellal.

Guests praised the birthday girl, who (after divorcing my love Marilyn Manson) becamse a notable star within the fashion industry, appearing on catwalks for the likes of John Galliano.
"Dita is a totally modern icon, no matter her age!" smiled Kylie Minogue.

I love Dita. She has impeccable style. To her party, she wore a black plunging Fendi gown, accessorized with a vintage veiled hat.
Designer Christian Laboutin also paid compliments; "Dita is a perfect showgirl."

Indeed she is.


http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/fashionweek-100508FENDI/


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Celeb: Claudia Schiffer

Designer: Chanel Spring 2009 RTW

Ex-supermodel Claudia Schiffer was sitting front row at Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel collection for the coming season, looking totally awesome.

Just wanted to point that out.

I love the belt, and I like the fact that she wore that sweater as a dress.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/frontrow/S2009RTW-CHANEL

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Trend: Killer Heels

Designers: Chanel- Christian Dior- Christian Lacroix- John Galliano Spring 2009 RTW

I'm sure we're all aware by now how much I love shoes (which is: a LOT).

With that said, I would like to present a few of my favorites for the coming season.

Chanel: no surprise here - this heel was classy, sophistocated and very high-class '20s.

Christian Dior: with a nod to Tribal-chic, this shoe makes a statement. Strong, yet elegant, and totally stylish.

Galliano: three words come to mind - OH MY GOD.

Christian Lacroix: irresistibly cute.

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Trend: Bondage Footwear

Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2009 RTW


Yes, I will admit it.
I LOVE shoes.
I ADORE shoes.
I LIVE FOR shoes.
I COULD HAVE AN ENDLESS AMOUNT OF shoes, and I would never get bored of them.

These YSL ankle-boots are no exception.

They're hot.
They're sexy.
They're badass.
Yes, they probably kill your feet, but I don't care.

I want them.


http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-YSLRG?page=1


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Model: Chanel Iman

Designer: Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2009 RTW

With a name like hers, what else would she be doing besides modelling?

Here she is, backstage at Diane von Furstenberg, looking undeniably gorgeous (with fellow model Abbey Lee).

She hasn't quite yet made me want to stalk her as much as Kate Moss or Lily Donaldson, but I'm pretty sure she's getting there.

http://www.style.com/peopleparties/modelsearch/person3964?page=4

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Trend: Face-Print

Designer: Just Cavalli Spring 2009 RTW

Roberto Cavalli has adopted a kind of Andy Warhol -inspiration for his Just Cavalli collection.

A few dresses (that looked totally wicked) were plastered with hazy portraits of faces.

One of them sort of looks like Fidel Castro, but I LOVE IT.

These dresses would otherwise be cute, but quite boring.

However, with this artistic detail, they look very rock'n'roll. If I had one of these, I wouldn't even have to accessorize - the dress IS the accessory.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-JUSTCAV?page=3

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Celeb: Kirsten Dunst

Event: Boy by Band of Outsiders Spring 2009 RTW

Mediocre actress and debatable style-icon Kirsten Dunst was the sole model for Scott Sternberg's Spring lookbook.

The collection was eccentric, quirky and totally Office-Tomboy - in a good kind of way.

Now, I haven't always agreed with Kirsten's fashion choices, but agreeing to model for this collection was a step up on her part, as it acts as a reminder that even though she may be drowning in some dirty over-stretched white tee and hillbilly denim shorts, she is still to be considered cool.

And sometimes, she is.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-BOUT

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Jasmine Di Milo Spring 2009 RTW

Theme: I Dream of Jeannie meets 80's PowerSuit -Effect with a Sprinkle of Urban Cool

It's quite hard to take a socialite seriously when she says she wants to be a serious designer.

In the beginning, Jasmine Al Fayed didn't portray anything original nor significant in her collections.

One after the other, each one seemed to be a string of of the same cocktail dress in a different colour and every evening gown in a different styled frill or sequin. She was designing for herself, her sister and all her other socialite/heiress friends - so they would have something nice to wear while sunbathing in St Tropez or partying by Lake Como.

Until this season.

Though hardly walking along the ranks of (my heroes) John Galliano or Karl Lagerfeld, Jasmine exhibited a range of clothing - extending from masculine blazers paired with satin shirts and bermuda-style shorts, to knitted dresses with dangling fringe.

A combination of a dark orange and navy were the basics, though black, white and red did make a few vital appearances.

Overall: totally hip. This was a little more New York/cool Hamptons rather than Monaco/predictable St Tropez. There were even delicate hints of Glam Rock in there.

NOTES:

- ANYONE who makes MC Hammer pants look this cool and sexy deserves an A+

- Though slightly distracting, loved the hair and shades.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-JDMILO

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Trend: Victorian/Gothic Beauty

Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2009 RTW

Hooray for Karl Lagerfeld!

Honestly, the man is simply a genius. And what's more genius than surrounding oneself with more genius? There is no word to describe it.

Yet, that is what my genius hero managed to do, once again.

His collection was not entirely my taste - think Lara Croft meets modern-day emo Marie Antoinette. A little too dominatrix for me.

Nonetheless, Mr. Lagerfeld teamed up with great make-up and hair stylists, and voilà! The outcome: very chic, yet totally rock'n'roll hair styling detail.

Now if I only had the time and patience (or talent) to do that...

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/beauty/S2009RTW-KLAGERFELD

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Celeb: Frances Bean Cobain

Event: Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party

Looks like rocker-style runs in the family.

Daughter of Courtney Love and late rocker Kurt Cobain, Frances Bean has inherited a hardcore fashion sense.

Here she is at a party (where, I might add, everyone else looked like a total vanilla loser), looking totally awesome.

I sense this girl is one to watch.

http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/thumb/losangeles-091908TVOG/

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Trend: Love

Designer: Versace Spring 2009 RTW

Versace will always be timeless.

But sometimes there's a bit of a problem with timeless: it becomes too predictable. Versace's collection for next season was elegant and classy, with beautifully executed ensembles in rich jewel-tones... just like every other season.

I have nothing to complain about though - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This style works for Versace.

One thing that stood out though, was the final outfit.

The dress was a simple cut, but had exquisite detail. Hearts were cut out as well as popping out of the fabric.

Nice little touch.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-VERSACE?page=4

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Model: Lily Donaldson

Designer: Balenciaga Spring 2009 RTW

Lily's possibly one of the coolest models out there.

She's totally gorgeous and has great sense of style.

Like here, for example. She's arriving to Balenciaga, looking effortlessly cool in a plain gray tee, white denim skirt and rocker-belt (for me, that spells: A-W-E-S-O-M-E).

She is now officially my favourite.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/frontrow/S2009RTW-BALENCIA?page=2

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Trend: Hole-Punched Denim

Designer: House of Holland Spring 2009 RTW

Though House of Holland is only presenting their second collection, I must say I'm rather frustrated.

Their Fall 2008 RTW was admirable, original and quirky.

Their Spring collection portrayed all the same characteristics - but not in a good way. It was too much of Beverly Hills 90210 meets Driving Miss Daisy.

The only thing I found myself lusting after were the Hole-Punched Jeans. Yes, it seems to be a rather odd trend, but one that I find interesting and ecclectic. It puts a new spin on the ripped jeans- effect (though nothing can ever beat ripped jeans). It's a cuter, more immature way of destroying denim.

Not bad!

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-HHOLLAND

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Christian Dior Spring 2009 RTW

Theme: Futuristic Baby-Doll Frocks and Sheer Dominatrix Gowns


Christian Dior had one thing to say about this season: DRESSES!
They came in all shapes, colours and prints.

Pink, orange, beige and a yellowy lime was the main colour palette for daywear, where dresses remained slightly above the knee at all times. Waist-clinching belts were a popular accessory, while sheer was presented as the main statement – a type of ‘Nude Chic’, if you will.
Legs were all bare and jackets were left to a bare minimum, suggesting this season is all about being fun, young and sexy.

Eveningwear displayed a more elegant and sophisticated outlook, with long gowns – all sheer – in white, gray and black. Dresses here were more structured with boostiers, but still kept the sexy theme with flowy fabrics.

Overall: John Galliano shows us what he does best – versatility. Each dress was unique and desirable.

NOTES:

- There was only ONE piece that was not a dress. Black leggings with a jewelled, waist-clinching halter-top.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-CDIOR?page=1

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Model: Suvi Koponen

Designer: Sonia Rykiel Spring 2009 RTW


This had to be added; possibly the most well-known Finnish model in Fashion history, Suvi Koponen made an appearance on Sonia Rykiel's catwalk, wearing black stockings, stilettos and a blouse covered in HAIR.


Talk about a new twist on Cousin It.


http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2009RTW-SRYKIEL


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Sonia Rykiel Spring 2009 RTW

Theme: Parisian Chic meets Dorian Gray on Opium at Woodstock


For the sake of irony, I'll have the first post of this blog be concerning none other than my legendary namesake; Sonia Rykiel.

Needless to say, Rykiel's collections have always portrayed a certain allure that can only be found on (or in my imaginary) streets of Paris.
This collection was no different – though it beat all the others in quantity and diversity.
There was everything: trousers, suits, skirts, gowns, cocktail dresses, jumpsuits – in every style you could imagine. Not to imply that the collection wasn’t cohesive.

Oh, it was indeed.

The first portion of the designer’s 40th-anniversary show consisted of a black beret - or some form of it - being present on nearly every champagne-drunk, bulimic model's head, adding just the right touch of elegance and playfulness to a very young and wild collection.
Black knee-length pencil skirts, with additions of cutesy frills, were paired with pretty pastel chiffon blouses, while trousers and jumpsuits were kept masculine, but stylish.

The second act (models barefoot!) displayed an explosion of tent dresses in airy fabrics and fiercely feathered gowns, that subtly dove into the next act, where the designer channelled Moulin Rouge with a combination of Las Vegas showgirl blended with retro 70’s trousers and frocks, and sculptured cocktail dresses.

Disappointing the ending was not, as every dress that appeared was more beautiful and more creative than the one before.
The basic palette was black, though colour was not absent and certainly not amiss.

Overall: possibly the most interesting, exuberant and spontaneously fun show in history.

NOTES:
- Loved seeing Lily Donaldson and Raquel Zimmerman walking hand-in-hand on more than one occasion.
- Designer supports Obama!
- Suvi Koponen made an appearance as Cousin It.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2009RTW-SRYKIEL


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