Finds of 2008 Fall Fashion Week
Finds of 2008 Fall Fashion Week. Since I could make it to Fashion Week this year, I was only able to imbibe in the fashion madness via news accounts and the good ol’ ‘Net (mainly Style.com). Here are my fave picks of the runway thus far. Enjoy!
Vivienne Tam’s collection was clearly influenced by peonies and an homage to the late Yves Saint Laurent. According to Style.com, “the YSL element could be seen in the tailored suiting options; the peonies could be seen everywhere.” The dress above is too unique–who else could could bring together plastic pink and peony petals? Loves it!
Herve Leger, famously, or infamously known for the bandage dresses (that every starlet, A-list celeb, and over 40 actress trying to reclaim her youth has put on in the past two years), had a Spring collection that can be described as “sex on heels”….take that! The bathing suit above is beyond fab…if you have absolutely no fat and are toned everywhere, you need to wear it…if you were single before, by the time you leave the beach/pool/resort, you’ll have many suitors following your footsteps…
Naeem Khan show can be summarized in two words: elegant simplicity. The free-flowing and clean silhouettes of the Spring 09 collection are refreshing and true to Naeem Khan’s style. I love the dress above–rich in color, wonderful silhouette, and interesting (but I hate the shoes!).
Ralph Lauren clearly was influenced by the North African safari. The runway was filled with “bronze or white linen suits worn with matching shirts and metallic ties” and “swaggering trenches in buttery leather and parachute silk.” Though parachute silk harem pants sound like and oxymoron, the look actually worked. After 41 years, Lauren is still on his game…
Catherine Malandrino named her 10th year anniversary collection “Dawn.” This collection paid attention to the details with scalloped lace, appliquéd tulle, and quilted leather. I’m personally not a fan of the ultra-embellished garment, so this simplistic jumpsuit was my most fave.

