Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2011
I’m enamored by the new silhouette Karl Lagerfeld brought to the iconic Chanel tweed jacket: just a snippet of tailoring. Amazing how such a simple change in detail can speak volumes. Aside from the fact that the incomparable Stella Tennant and Kristen McMenamy opened and closed the show, respectively, the new dropped-waist silhouette–pair with mousy … Continue reading “Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2011”
Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011
John Galliano turned to Rene Gruau for inspiration, the iconic illustrator’s pale tones, watercolors and charcoal lines shaped into 3-dimensional form in what was a startling beautiful collection. The odes to the ’50s spirit of the masters Avedon, Penn and Suzy Parker were all there but, as always, modernized and made ever-more glamorous. From the … Continue reading “Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011”
Stella McCartney Tulip Tank
Talk about flower power! For spring, make a statement in this Stella McCartney jersey tank with oversized front floral print. Perfect for a garden party, the Hamptons or just to brighten your day, the scoop neck front coupled with a racerback is sporty and feminine at once while the narrow banded trim at the neck … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Tulip Tank”
Tod’s Men’s Fall 2011
The color palette for Tod’s fall men’s collection says it all: chocolate brown, warm honey, marble stone and earthy sand. Yes, it’s all about distinct yet classic bags, many in exotic skins like crocodile and python, that exude a richness that only Tod’s can create. A key piece is the transversal 24-hour bag, designed not … Continue reading “Tod’s Men’s Fall 2011”
Kate Moss in Grey
Christian Dior once said: “The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail.” Kate Moss is a stunning vision in the elegant color–the best thing to happen when black and white are mixed. There’s nothing I love more than a gradation of grey; it’s so elegant, modern, fresh and timeless all at the same … Continue reading “Kate Moss in Grey”
Burberry Prorsum Men’s Fall 2011
Christopher Bailey once again turned out a sturdy, solid and stylish collection of men’s Prorsum bags for fall. More geared toward oversized pieces that leant themselves for travel, the duffels and totes bore minimal hardware and lots of texture. Naturally, I gravitated toward the ombré croc tote. But how could you not? It looked incredible! … Continue reading “Burberry Prorsum Men’s Fall 2011”