Zac Posen Spring 2011
An explosion of plumes greeted guests at Zac Posen’s inaugural Paris fashion show–a remarkable move for the New York-based designer motivated by the desire to show in a city that he says “takes him more seriously.” Showing at the gilded ballroom of the Westin Hotel, formerly the Intercontinental, and where YSL always showed, the 29 … Continue reading “Zac Posen Spring 2011”
YSL Palais Fringed-Trim Suede Pumps
I am absolutely smitten with these shoes. Smitten, I tell you. Ever since I saw these on the Fall 2010 runway, I have been waiting with bated breath for them to arrive in stores. And they’re finally here! First, the facts: the heel measures about 6 inches with a 1 inch curved platform; the round … Continue reading “YSL Palais Fringed-Trim Suede Pumps”
Roberto Cavalli Diva Bag
Because no designer anniversary would truly be complete without the launch of an all-new handbag, Roberto Cavalli used the occasion of his 40th anniversary show over the weekend in Milan to mark the world debut of his new Diva bag. Available in seven different color/texture combinations, including canvas and python, brushed calfskin, China blue glossy … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Diva Bag”
Giorgio Armani Spring 2011
The Tuareg tribesmen of Saharan North Africa inspired an elegant exploration of ethnicity as Giorgio Armani worked almost entirely in midnight blue, as deep as the night sky over the sand dunes, and based on the indigo robes and veils favored by these nomads of the desert. This was, effectively, in direct opposition to the … Continue reading “Giorgio Armani Spring 2011”
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2011
Staged in a white tent constructed behind the colossal Corinthian columns of Milan’s neo-classical Arch of Peace, dating back to 1807, it seemed fitting that a venue built in honor of Napoleon would play host to Roberto Cavalli’s 40th anniversary show. In turn, the flamboyant Florentine designer delivered a fabulous frenzy of fringing, snakeskin, leopard-print … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Spring 2011”
Jil Sander Spring 2011 Bags
It wasn’t just the proportions of his spring collection that Raf Simons played with at Jil Sander. The totes in the collection were, get this, based on ordinary, run-of-the-mill plastic grocery bags that, while we’ve certainly seen done over the years, seemed fresh and new under Simons’ watch. At quick glance they look like plastic; … Continue reading “Jil Sander Spring 2011 Bags”