Today in Fashion Week:October 2nd

Oh my! I've gotta crank this post out fast today! Luckily today is precise and poignant, rather than crazy and overbooked like the past few days!

Yves Saint Laurent

Stefano Pilati was obviously just not all that inspired this season. I did think that there were some nice wearable looks that will probably sell well.

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Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel is always the most fun. The models get to ham it up, and it definitely doesn't hurt that the clothes hold their own either! Another great collection from her.

Viktor & Rolf

Viktor & Rolf did something a little different this season and went totally online with their show. Through the magic of the internet, they managed to make Shalom Harlow the sole model in their continuous e-runway show. Anyone interested in viewing that can go here. As for the clothes themselves? Not perfect, but definitely some keepers!


Stella McCartney

Gorgeous! It really captures a South Beach summer-type look. Definitely my favorite of the day so far!

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli is rumored to be at the top of the list of potential replacements for Alessandra Facchinetti at Valentino. This is with good reason, as his clothes are so deeply embedded with a chic sense of style. This collection may just be the most compelling evidence of how perfect he'd be for the job. I'd say give Alessandra a few more chances, but definitely keep him in mind.

Celine

Pretty! I don't have much else to say. Not a bad thing, just a hmmm thing.

Haider Ackermann

Very experimental with how clothes could fit on the body and new ways to show skin.
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Today in Fashion Week:September 16th

Hello childrens! If everything goes smoothly, this post will be on time today! Fingers crossed. Also, today we are officially halfway through London Fashion Week! Time flies when fashion week is only five days.

Adidas by Stella McCartney

What do you get when you mix a world class designer with a ubiquitous line of athletic apparel? You would hope something fun, inexpensive, and fabulous, but this season that's not the case. If I saw these pieces next to regular Adidas clothes I probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart.

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Aquascutum

Aquascutum began gauzy and light, and gradually transitioned into darker and heavier, with little flashes of Prada last season. I can see them going far if they play their cards right.

Eley Kishimoto

Eley Kishimoto is always girly, quirky, edgy and wonderful. This season was no exception, and the colors popped like a crayola box.

Christopher Kane

If I were at Christopher Kane's show, I probably would have written something like "interesting...different..." in my notes. He's got skill, no question about it, but his attempts to be edgy resulted in costume-like fur trim and the kind of cheetah print you'd find on pajamas at Target.

Louise Goldin

Lousie Golden did her usual intricate folds and added sheer rolled-sleeves under almost everything.

Giles

Giles Deacon went a little bit futuristic this time around, with weird virtual reality helmets and pacmen on dresses. Two things I hope to unsee:the quilted silver fabric (it looks like something Project Runway contestants would be forced to use in order to be "innovative.") the camouflage (unacceptable under any circumstances.)

Alright, that about does it for today, but come back tomorrow for Richard Nicoll, House of Holland, and more!







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