Lanvin Spring 2011
Last season’s tiger’s fang-shaped necklaces have become next season’s housefly. Elie Top, Lanvin’s creative head when it comes to all things bijoux, has focused on a smaller object upon which to fantasize. The resulting brooches, necklaces and bracelets can verge on creepy at times–particularly for those with a fear of insects–but they’re nevertheless jeweled and … Continue reading “Lanvin Spring 2011”
Dior Spring 2011
Before I delve into the spring bags, I’d like to take a moment and shout with delight: THE LADY DIOR BAG IS BACK! Granted, it never really went away, but it needed a serious dose of rejuvenation after becoming seemingly an afterthought in the Dior leathergoods family. That’s why I was jumping for joy when … Continue reading “Dior Spring 2011”
Dior Shoes Spring 2011
John Galliano’s may have recalled a far flung island in the South Pacific, but his Dior shoes were clearly not made for beach walkin’. Festooned with feathers, tied with grosgrain ribbon and layered with sweatshirt-like tubing, the heels certainly made an impact–with their six inch heels, one would hope that’s the least they’d do! All … Continue reading “Dior Shoes Spring 2011”
Dior Spring 2011
Hi-ho sailor! Proving no destination is too remote, John Galliano’s entertaining Dior show embarked on a voyage in search of a South Sea island paradise. Or a South Pacific naval base (Karlie Kloss playfully saluted the photographers in her opening look). Spring was a mix of marine themes, from Marlon Brando’s “On the Waterfront” and … Continue reading “Dior Spring 2011”
Roland Mouret Spring 2011
This season was a triumphant one for Roland Mouret. The London-based French designer showed his first collection since acquiring back his brand name–which meant no more “19RM” label but. Despite a change in name, there was nothing lacking in the designer’s gorgeous creations. In a way expressing his new found “freedom,” Mouret’s collection focused on … Continue reading “Roland Mouret Spring 2011”
Roland Mouret Spring 2011 Shoes
My initial thought on this shoe was, “Gee, it’s rather conservative, almost sensible, for Christian Louboutin.” Then I remembered: this wood platform wedge sandal was designed for Roland Mouret and not Roberto Cavalli. In keeping with Roland’s sleek sheaths that had a whisper of Japanese influence in them, the Louboutins are, in a way, a … Continue reading “Roland Mouret Spring 2011 Shoes”