Marc By Marc Jacobs
Badgley Mischka
Derek Lam
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The New York Top Three Spring 2008 Collections and Pictures
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The Paris Top Three Spring 2008 Collections and Pictures
Stella McCartneyThere was a fun pajamas party at Stella McCartney. Her latest collection showed pretty and wearable clothes in a very laid-back, signature style with a smart adjustment of the season's trends: flowing seventies (again, seventies!) flower printed silk dresses and jumpsuits, blue silk “pajamas” tops or shirtdresses. There were also sweet little ruffled “nightgowns” and fluid trousers worn with white and khaki blazers.
Sonia RykielSonia Rykiel is one of the first names that come in my mind when I think of French designers. Her show is always a happy moment of Paris fashion week. Look no further for flirty frocks: la petite robe noir, daisy-print chiffon or polka dots tulle dresses came along with Rykiel signature pieces: bell sleeve flare spring coats, jumpsuits, cardigans, sweater dresses, velvet suits and frocks and fine knits, all in a flavored palette from vanilla to saffron to cognac.
Christian Dior'sChristian Dior's 60th birthday celebration showed more of the practical, commercial side of this label but that doesn’t minimize Galliano’s genius. The theme was an overview of twenties-through-forties styling and there was pinstripe three-piece suits, white-tie tailcoats, forties bold-shouldered jackets and trenches, jazz-age chiffon and thirties satin dresses. The style journey arrived to present fashion with modern touches like softer laid-back tailoring, zebra and leopard print and those adorable handbags.
Article and photo source : http://girldir.com/
Article and photo source : http://girldir.com/
More Pictures of Alberta Ferretti Spring 2009 Collections
Following the very flamboyant opening of the Dior Cruise 2009, with the collection by John Galliano, it was Alberta Ferretti’s turn to take on the ramp. She took a different approach to vacation dressing keeping to the typical cruise favourites and pretty feminine clothing. You can expect to see a lot of linen fabric as the collection is inspired by the sea and cruise type colours featuring basics such as striped sweaters, navy pea coats, cuffed walking shorts, pleated miniskirts, and shorts, straight-necked tops and shirtdresses exposing plenty of leg. Although this collection is designed to be worn on a luxurious cruise ship it has proven to be chic enough for the hot city streets.For the evening she incorporated plenty of signature floaty cocktail dresses made from soft chiffon featuring thin belts, drop waists, little satin heeld, and a beautiful Grecian gown to keep with the theme of her 2008 spring summer collection.
With her continuous remarkable collections it is no wonder why Alberta Ferretti is as the top of prefered red-carpet-designers among the celebrities.
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Alberta Ferretti Spring-Summer 2009, Collection Pictures
At her best, Alberta Ferretti does pretty in a way every woman can get. It's not a collection that should cause anyone to get hung up on concept or theme, or—in this case—fuss too much over the fact that the intellectual link between "Grecian" and "flapper" is, to put it mildly, a little tenuous. Just so long as the easy, fluttery, feminine options for evening keep coming, Ferretti gets an unspoken pass. This season, within two or three outfits, it was clear she was keeping up her end of the bargain.Vertical, tiered fringing that suggested Fortuny pleating introduced the show, swiftly followed by one of Ferretti's signature whipped-around twirls of chiffon. The Greek-nymph side of the collection may be a reprise of her hits from last Spring, but no harm in that: Ferretti's signature way of draping a georgette dress can be gorgeous, and especially so when left to speak for itself—sans accessories—with flat sandals. Having established that, she wove in a series of short charmeuse cocktail dresses with Jazz Age tassels, and even something cool in the way of a dressy evening chino and a ribbon-lace capri pant. Save for a few moments when the fringe veered toward Spanish-shawl or showgirl territory, it made for a collection that will keep Ferretti's followers very happy, and likely gain her quite a few more.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Red Carpet Fashion Trends Photo's
The Academy Awards are not only a big event for the movie world, they are one of fashion’s shining moments. The Oscars web site has some pages showing us what’s hot on the red carpet this year and in years gone by.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
How to Dress Italian style
A Recipe for Italian Dressing
In a country where police uniforms are designed by Armani, it isn't surprising that the women take dressing very seriously. When I moved to Italy, I desperately wanted to look like I fit in. If you're planning a trip to Italy soon, and don't want to be pegged as a tourist, there is one important thing to remember. The objective of Italian dressing is not to blend in.
Italian women take great pride in putting themselves together - "la bella figura". To show off your best features is the idea, so to blend in you must strive to stand out, which might sound like an oxymoron. Once you get your mind around this however, you already know the secret. But where do you begin to acquire that special Italian flavor? In a nutshell, here are a few key ingredients:
1. Shoes- Nothing makes or breaks a look like footwear. Leave the tennis shoes for tennis and the walking shoes for the park. Spice comes from style not comfort. The hottest designs could conveniently incorporate pointed toes and high heels in the same shoe for maximum discomfort.
When shoe designers create such shoes it is doubtful they concern themselves with practicality. If they had, they would not have manufactured four-inch heels for streets paved with cobbles. Credit goes to the women promenading in these shoes: not wincing, not complaining and not watching where they step. It is a wonder that they never seem to look down and never get their heels caught between the stones.
When I asked Simona, who runs a pensione with her family, about shoes, a huge smile crossed her face. She proudly showed me one of her favorite pairs, which just happened to have pointed toes and high heels. I asked if they were comfortable and she immediately shook her head and the smile disappeared. When asked how she walks in them, she replied, "S-l-o-w-l-y."
2. Denim- Jeans have been a wardrobe staple for years, but do you have the "new-aged" ones? "New" meaning trendy and "aged" meaning they have gone through some kind of ageing process - perhaps being chaffed with a cheese grater or sandblasted. They might also have been seasoned with a dash of bleach or a teaspoon of glitter.
To modify your old jeans, go to your nearest piazza and scoot around on the steps for a related effect. Wait! When it comes to jeans, you can't forget the fit. The leg should start out a bit wide and taper near the calf. The jeans must actually become part of the body from there on up.
Denim jackets and skirts are important too. The key is for the fabric to appear as if it has more years on it than you do.
3. Crystal nose stud- What once was bizarre is now considered mainstream. This garnish is not what you would see in small-town America maybe; but, this is Rome, not Little Rock. Hip mommies have them. Simona has one and remarked that having it done did not hurt at all.
4. Avoid routines from abroad- Despite having these three basics, you still risk being taken as a tourist if you cling to certain routines from home. Painted fingernails mark you as a foreigner given that nail polish is only applied for very special occasions. Sun hats or baseball caps are dead give-aways, as is showing too much skin.
5. Subtlety-"Italian women love to look sexy and it is very important for men to notice them on the street," says Simona. But this doesn't mean overt nakedness. Italian women suggest a subtler brand of sexiness by keeping their bodies fit and wearing slim-cut clothing. For example, visible brassiere straps create a look that tries not to be one. The idea is to let your bra strap show but not look like you're trying. It can't be a dingy, elasticated, old-fashioned bra strap either. Care must be taken to purchase a new bra with transparent plastic straps. Yes, transparent, because you don't want what is supposed to show to show too much.
6. Adaptation- Each fashion season comes with its set of theme-based looks. Italians have an uncanny ability to choose styles that flatter their figure. Strive to cover your flaws and flaunt your assets, and you will be dressing like an Italian in no time.
Trends are fleeting and new ones will be sprouting up by the time you read this. So how, you may be wondering, can Italian women afford new wardrobes each season? Cristina, an Italian friend, explained that "it isn't necessary anymore to buy the expensive, designer brands." In fact, she said it is considered hip to wear "knock offs." She even heard a celebrity claiming on television that she had purchased counterfeit designs. Sporting fakes may not be such a great idea, though, considering that an overwhelming majority of Italians believe in superb quality and original products.
Regarding the issue of the money required to stay with the trends, Cristina added, "A lot of women work but still live at home with their parents, allowing them extra discretionary income." Some women go for shops that sell last year’s fashions at a discount, pick up well-fitting designer clothes in classic shapes and then update the look according to current trends through suitable accessories. Italian style also has a lot to do with ingenuity.
Rome has scores of inexpensive shops carrying today's fashionable styles. With the proper ingredients, you can be confident (even if not terribly comfortable) that you too can master the secrets of Italian dressing and cut a bella figura. In bocca al lupo, donne!
In a country where police uniforms are designed by Armani, it isn't surprising that the women take dressing very seriously. When I moved to Italy, I desperately wanted to look like I fit in. If you're planning a trip to Italy soon, and don't want to be pegged as a tourist, there is one important thing to remember. The objective of Italian dressing is not to blend in.
Italian women take great pride in putting themselves together - "la bella figura". To show off your best features is the idea, so to blend in you must strive to stand out, which might sound like an oxymoron. Once you get your mind around this however, you already know the secret. But where do you begin to acquire that special Italian flavor? In a nutshell, here are a few key ingredients:
1. Shoes- Nothing makes or breaks a look like footwear. Leave the tennis shoes for tennis and the walking shoes for the park. Spice comes from style not comfort. The hottest designs could conveniently incorporate pointed toes and high heels in the same shoe for maximum discomfort.
When shoe designers create such shoes it is doubtful they concern themselves with practicality. If they had, they would not have manufactured four-inch heels for streets paved with cobbles. Credit goes to the women promenading in these shoes: not wincing, not complaining and not watching where they step. It is a wonder that they never seem to look down and never get their heels caught between the stones.
When I asked Simona, who runs a pensione with her family, about shoes, a huge smile crossed her face. She proudly showed me one of her favorite pairs, which just happened to have pointed toes and high heels. I asked if they were comfortable and she immediately shook her head and the smile disappeared. When asked how she walks in them, she replied, "S-l-o-w-l-y."
2. Denim- Jeans have been a wardrobe staple for years, but do you have the "new-aged" ones? "New" meaning trendy and "aged" meaning they have gone through some kind of ageing process - perhaps being chaffed with a cheese grater or sandblasted. They might also have been seasoned with a dash of bleach or a teaspoon of glitter.
To modify your old jeans, go to your nearest piazza and scoot around on the steps for a related effect. Wait! When it comes to jeans, you can't forget the fit. The leg should start out a bit wide and taper near the calf. The jeans must actually become part of the body from there on up.
Denim jackets and skirts are important too. The key is for the fabric to appear as if it has more years on it than you do.
3. Crystal nose stud- What once was bizarre is now considered mainstream. This garnish is not what you would see in small-town America maybe; but, this is Rome, not Little Rock. Hip mommies have them. Simona has one and remarked that having it done did not hurt at all.
4. Avoid routines from abroad- Despite having these three basics, you still risk being taken as a tourist if you cling to certain routines from home. Painted fingernails mark you as a foreigner given that nail polish is only applied for very special occasions. Sun hats or baseball caps are dead give-aways, as is showing too much skin.
5. Subtlety-"Italian women love to look sexy and it is very important for men to notice them on the street," says Simona. But this doesn't mean overt nakedness. Italian women suggest a subtler brand of sexiness by keeping their bodies fit and wearing slim-cut clothing. For example, visible brassiere straps create a look that tries not to be one. The idea is to let your bra strap show but not look like you're trying. It can't be a dingy, elasticated, old-fashioned bra strap either. Care must be taken to purchase a new bra with transparent plastic straps. Yes, transparent, because you don't want what is supposed to show to show too much.
6. Adaptation- Each fashion season comes with its set of theme-based looks. Italians have an uncanny ability to choose styles that flatter their figure. Strive to cover your flaws and flaunt your assets, and you will be dressing like an Italian in no time.
Trends are fleeting and new ones will be sprouting up by the time you read this. So how, you may be wondering, can Italian women afford new wardrobes each season? Cristina, an Italian friend, explained that "it isn't necessary anymore to buy the expensive, designer brands." In fact, she said it is considered hip to wear "knock offs." She even heard a celebrity claiming on television that she had purchased counterfeit designs. Sporting fakes may not be such a great idea, though, considering that an overwhelming majority of Italians believe in superb quality and original products.
Regarding the issue of the money required to stay with the trends, Cristina added, "A lot of women work but still live at home with their parents, allowing them extra discretionary income." Some women go for shops that sell last year’s fashions at a discount, pick up well-fitting designer clothes in classic shapes and then update the look according to current trends through suitable accessories. Italian style also has a lot to do with ingenuity.
Rome has scores of inexpensive shops carrying today's fashionable styles. With the proper ingredients, you can be confident (even if not terribly comfortable) that you too can master the secrets of Italian dressing and cut a bella figura. In bocca al lupo, donne!
Article By Martha Miller
The Elegance Moda Italia - The Latest Trends in Fashion
Elegance is in the Italian blood, and most Italians would unhesitatingly give up comfort in order to achieve it. Italy is a nation that cherishes outward appearances. Yes, it is great if you have a good heart, but Italians would expect you to have well-groomed hair, an impeccable sense of dressing and a really neat pair of shoes besides. So it is no wonder that some of the world's best sartorial artists are from Italy.Starting from one of the pioneers of modern fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli, to the modern czar of extravagant opulence, Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion has had it all. Italian men and women have had some of the best fashion visionaries watching over what they wear: be it clothes, perfume, shoes, jewelry or hair-do, for almost all of the last century.
The privileged Italians have had names like Brioni and Zegna look after their work wear, and the house of Valentino to call upon when they needed clothes for that real special occasion. Armani has been at hand, letting Italians know that they can be subdued yet elegant, as has the house of Versace which has given a new meaning to glamor. Diesel is a world conqueror in a category all its own, and the likes of Prada, Missoni, Ferragamo, Ferre, Bottega Veneta, Damiani and Bvlgari are discussed in hushed tones of awe in fashion circles across the world.And for the everyday lives of stylish Italians, there has been the eponymous Zara, and countless other names strewn across Italian cities that continue to take pride in making men and women beautiful. Hollywood has paid homage to Italians and their sense of dressing: for the past few decades most of the glitterati on the red carpets are clad and bedecked in clothes and jewelry made in Italy.
Fashion is almost a national passion, and to see the latest trends one need only glance around the various piazzas, restaurants and streets. Interestingly, these are trends worn to show off the best of the wearer, and imperceptibly conceal any flaws: individual Italians for the most part follow trends that suit them. Besides, few fashion conscious Italians would go for something trendy that is not also durable, classic and genuine.
A svelte Italian woman striding down the cobbled streets in the latest ultra-high wedges without missing a step, hair flying in the breeze, epitomizes an attitude almost all Italians have: of dressing with care and confidence, but seeming artless. And this attitude can only be achieved through a tradition of seduction and refinement handed down through generations. Italians love to show off, but mostly in an individualistic, understated way: while their clothes fit, they still allow room for sensual movement.
For Italians, it is not about clothes at all. Italian fashion is actually all about an attitude: an attitude of custom-made, fluid, sophistication.
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/fashion/default.asp
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