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TBT: Anna Wintour at Chloe, 2010
It’s hard to know if the rumors that Anna Wintour may be leaving Condé Nast are true, but the NY Post certainly seems to have doubled down on the story. (Another rumor is that the New York Times will publish her “exit interview” à la Cindi Lieve’s “How to Quit a Magazine.”) It seems a bit cherchez la femme to blame Wintour for massive shifts in the print industry, which are not limited to Condé Nast.
This is the only photo of her I have where she is truly unguarded, because she didn’t know she was being photographed. A beauty and a legendary force in the industry.
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All White, Vivienne Tam Show
In a recent interview with various designers, WWD asked them: white after Labor Day, yes or no? Most said yes – with certain conditions attached. It has to look intentional, not haphazard. Here’s a crisp, chic look outside the Vivienne Tam show last September – especially great with neon accessories.
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Leather Skirt, Vivienne Tam Show
Here’s another look from last September’s fashion week that’s still very relevant right now. The leather skirt should be a key piece for fall, especially this one by Joie. Love the necklace, too.
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Sarah Rutson in Short Shorts, Donna Karan Show
If you barely remember how to dress yourself in anything other than flip flops and shorts, it’s time for a refresher course before NY Fashion Week. Fortunately many of last September’s attendees were so ahead of the curve, their looks can easily be adopted for this fall.
And you don’t necessarily have to give up those shorts. Here, Lane Crawford’s Sarah Rutson wears short shorts with a long necklace, military green Proenza Schouler PS1 bag (always in fashion) and lace-up suede boots, dressing up a sporty chic outfit for the Donna Karan show. (more…)
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Spring Preview: Rebecca Minkoff SS2011
While it may be too early to start fantasizing about lightweight clothing, that hasn’t stopped us from drooling over spring accessories like Rebecca Minkoff’s spring 2011 collection, on view at the designer’s showroom last night. One of the most exciting developments is the amount of color in the late-spring arrivals: yellow sandals, bags in royal blue, hunter green, orange and turquoise. Even if you’re reluctant to do color head to toe, as on the Italian runways for spring, colorful accessories are easy to incorporate into any wardrobe.
Here are a few favorite looks from the upcoming collection – and some items are already in stores. (more…)
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Alexander McQueen SS2011
This much-anticipated show was the first after Alexander McQueen’s tragic death last spring, with his friend and colleague Sarah Burton taking the reins. The show seemed to provoke a bittersweet reaction in some of the guests – you can see strains of the old McQueen in Burton’s designs, since she had been his collaborator for so long. The dark, Gothic sensibility is still there – particularly in this season’s ravishing Alexander McQueen boots designed by Burton – but the spring designs were deftly turned out by Burton’s lighter hand, giving McQueen fans hope for the future of the line.
Alexander McQueen boots are part of a smart new interpretation of evening wear: tuxedo jacket, frilled white blouse, a swingy jet bead necklace and skinny black jeans. (more…)
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Chloe SS2011
Chloe’s autumn/winter 2010 collection has already proved highly influential this fall with its wide-legged trousers and camel coats, so the spring/summer 2011 show was a must-see for many. The distinctive colors of Chloe’s fall line were on display on the guests in the Tuileries.
Anja Rubik in a Chloe silk jumpsuit.
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Viktor & Rolf SS2011
This show took place on a Saturday in the Tuileries. But as with Parisians themselves, who shop along the Rue St. Honore wearing the chicest coats and shoes, most of the guests did not relax their high style at all for the weekend.
Kate Lanphear in head to toe black with a crucifix necklace. (more…)
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Christian Dior SS2011
Apologies in advance for the number of photos from this show – 32 – but there was so much great fashion outside Dior! First we had many of the key players for Paris Fashion Week dressed to the nines, then a promenade of models leaving the show – several of them in black leather leggings, the garb of choice for models this fall. If you’ve got legs….
Carine Roitfeld with Mario Sorrenti. I love how she mixes this leopard coat with purple lace-up shoes – unexpected and fun. (more…)
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Balmain SS2011
Before there were slim cut cargo pants on every retail floor on every corner, there were slim cut cargo pants on the runway at Balmain. This French label spearheaded the military chic trend that has resonated with consumers over the past few seasons. Slightly androgynous but always sexy, Christophe Decarnin’s designs have quite a following, as evidenced by the cool crowd outside the Le Grand Hotel.
A fabulously tough look. Note the camouflage – a pattern that appeared on several fashion-forward editors. (more…)
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Ann Demeulemeester SS2011
No wonder this is such a chic city: Paris has the perfect fall weather for fashion. Though we may get some rain later this week (requiring yet more trenches), right now it’s cloudy and cool enough to require a jacket, some new boots, and of course, the artfully-draped scarf. At Ann Demeulemeester, guests gave this fall uniform a particularly avant garde spin.
Modern Gothic. (more…)
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Oscar de la Renta SS2011
This season’s Oscar de la Renta show was particularly exciting – it took place during Brooklyn Tornado! You will see the sky get darker throughout these photos – that was not nightfall but the storm coming in. Fortunately we were on Park Avenue and avoided the actual tornado – but for some, it still meant running through a crazy thunderstorm while clad in Oscar de la Renta.
Just before the storm hit. Absolutely fascinated by this woman in chartreuse. (more…)
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Calvin Klein SS2011
The Calvin Klein show makes for great people watching, but West 39th Street outside the studio gets really, really crowded. A narrow corridor forms with celebrities coming in on one side and boxes being wheeled out the service entrance on the other. At least it’s a reminder that it still takes a lot of elbow grease to run this show.
When the fashion shows move around town (and around the world), a flock of exotic birds follows them: the elaborately-attired invitees who land among regular civilians, then take off until the next season. (more…)
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Marchesa SS2011
It’s bad enough that Marchesa designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig are both drop dead gorgeous, but they’re also quite talented, turning out black tie dresses that have real artistic flair. Thankfully, they have upped the ante in red carpet dressing, so celebrities have no reason to take the boring route anymore. Some of their customers wore Marchesa to the show and looked dazzling doing it.
One shoulder ruffle dress. (more…)
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Michael Kors SS2011
This show always seems to take place on a beautiful sunny morning, whether it’s September or February. At 10am last Wednesday, a mix of socialites, editors and buyers arrived at Lincoln Center Plaza for Michael Kors’ spring 2011 show.
“Greige” jacket with amazing architectural folds. Sheath dresses that hit just below the knee are the outfit of choice for the ladies-who-lunch set this fall. (more…)
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