The Guide to Everything Fabulous: fall 2008

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11/28/08

Are You Cold?

My Favorite Jackets From This Fall's Runways

Although it's been months since the Spring collections debuted, you might have noticed that it's a cold, cold world out there. It's true, Winter has unoficially arrived, along with the frigid air. If you can't beat it, embrace it! Here's a little bit of inspiration to guide you on your way to fabulous. See? We don't call us The Guide to Everything Fabulous for nothing!

Yigal Azrouel

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Behnaz Sarafpour

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Cynthia Rowley

Luella

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Obedient Sons & Daughters

Derercuny

Burberry

D&G

Blumarine

Etro

Moschino

Gucci

Balenciaga

Comme des Garcons

Stella McCartney

Yves Saint Laurent

Sonia Rykiel

Antonio Berardi

(I LOVE this one so much I wanna take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant)

Thank you and stay fabulous!

9/1/08

It's Letha and I Love Letha

If anyone else is suddenly finding Stella on Project Runway oddly endearing, just know you're not alone out there. And while her taste can be questionable to say the least, her beloved leather was all over the fall collection in the form of pants. Shocking, right? Leather pants bring cowboys and Ross Gellar to mind, but somehow the designers managed to avoid these connotations entirely with sleek, stylish results. This trend is certainly only for those not afraid of eliciting stares, but what's fashion without a little risk? To see the best examples,click...on the post title because I'm experiencing some HTML difficulties.

Yigal Azrouel

Temperley

Neil Barrett

Balmain

Maison Martin Margiela

Veronique Branquinho

Givenchy

Haider Ackermann

Alexander McQueen

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7/2/08

What Is Couture?

The word couture is one that's been overused to a point that it's become associated with a clothing company that makes most of its profit selling terry cloth sweatsuits. Thankfully that's a trend that seems to be dying out but unfortunately it seems that its association with the word couture is here to stay, at least for now. But the point of this post is to educate and hopefully do its part to rid of all the misconceptions about couture.The word couture itself translates to sewing or dressmaking in French. Thus the phrase "haute couture" translates to "high sewing," or "high dressmaking." According to wikipedia, to be defined as a couture house, you must meet certain specifications

Design made-to-order for private clients, with one or more fittings.

Have a workshop (atelier) in Paris that employs at least fifteen people full-time.

Each season (i.e., twice a year), present a collection to the Paris press, comprising at least thirty-five runs with outfits for both daytime wear and evening wear.

These shows happen between the Fall and Spring ready-to-wear shows, and just so happen to be going on right now. Potential clients sit in the audience and pick their favorite designs, then come in for a fitting with the design team. It is during this time that alterations and modifications are made to the design, and eventually the client receives their perfect garment, along with a hefty bill.
Alright, now that you understand couture a little bit more, it's time for the fun part! I've picked some of my favorites from the Haute Couture shows so far.

Chanel