Fendi Shoes Spring 2011
Colorblocking appeared to be the name of the game when it came to the runway shoes at Fendi. Gone were the cringe-inducing stilettos and wobbly platforms; in their place are sensible heel heights that should prove to be a sigh of relief for those Fendi loyalists. The moderate heels came affixed to shoes in sensible … Continue reading “Fendi Shoes Spring 2011”
Prada Spring 2011
Tired of fall’s almost too clinical minimalism, Miuccia Prada perverted the aesthetic by turning to Baroque minimal. It wasn’t quite Carmen Miranda in “The Gang’s All Here,” as was easy to reference immediately; rather, it was simply about having fun with fashion. Again. It was hard to avoid the South American references what with the … Continue reading “Prada Spring 2011”
Gisele Bündchen in Balenciaga
Considering that the Brazilian bombshell rarely makes red carpet appearances these days, it was a true va-va-voom moment when Gisele arrived at the American Museum of Natural History to attend the United Nations MDG Summit gala. And her choice of frock and accessories? None other than Balenciaga, natch. Paired with her Balenciaga.Edition Hiver 1964 “Cloque … Continue reading “Gisele Bündchen in Balenciaga”
Tod’s x Teatro alla Scala Partnership
Tod’s has entered into a fabulous year-long collaboration with Teatro alla Scala, the home of opera and ballet in Italy, which was celebrated today with the unveiling of “An Italian Dream,” a film directed by Matthias Zentner. The short features 13 ballet dancers from La Scala performing in a piece choreographed by Gianluca Schiavoni. The … Continue reading “Tod’s x Teatro alla Scala Partnership”
Gucci Spring 2011
Following fall’s sublime palette cleanser of a show, in which Frida Giannini spoke softly but with significance, spring marks a dramatic return to high glamour and sheer excess–but done in a subversive way. This wasn’t the in-your-face glitter ball show Giannini has, no doubt thanks to her rock ‘n’ roll roots, been unyieldingly fond of; … Continue reading “Gucci Spring 2011”
Gucci Shoes Spring 2011
It’s all about a cage-strapped sandal for spring. Shown on the runway in a myriad of rich colors–my favorite being the blue whose shade was reminiscent of Moroccan tiles–it was like an explosion of the feet! The profile the sandals created on the runway made for a lasting impression. I was also loving the velvet … Continue reading “Gucci Shoes Spring 2011”