Today in Fashion Week:September 22nd

Ciao! It's day two of Milan Fashion Week, and my imaginary jet lag is a thing of the past. Now, I figured I'd better do this quick before I get cranky and write all bad reviews. Let's get to it!

C'N'C Costume National

There was definitely a look to Costume National's diffusion line's show this season, but it wasn't much to brag home about. The sheer fabric thing is really really getting old after countless interpretations, and I would hope that the designers are planning on ditching it for further innovation. Overall, the collection was hit and miss, with a few solid looks that I can support.

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Giorgio Armani

Basically the same as the Emporio Armani show from yesterday:The clothes were neither bold nor innovative, but deductive reasoning tells us not to expect these qualities from an Armani show.

Pringle of Scotland

I wasn't expecting much, so I didn't get much. The collection embraced a sort of wave-like paintbrush stroke emblem that showed up on tops and dresses. It wasn't terrible;It wasn't great.

Burberry Prorsum

Burberry this season didn't have a definitive look, but rather a collection of separate looks that function better individually than as part of a collection. Some highlights for me were definitely the dip dyed trench coats and perfect drop crotch pants.

Alberta Ferretti

Alberta Ferretti was all about fluidity, from the copious amounts of fringe to the loose fitting jackets. It's a good example of a designer coming up with an idea and sticking to it, something I wish would become the norm.

Missoni

Missoni surprised me this season! There were new structured shapes, and yet it remained completely Missoni. My favorites were the 50's-esque dresses (pictured above) and a little jacket adorned in some kind of studs.

D&G

D&G is usually something like a younger, less dramatic interpretation of the main event at Dolce & Gabbana. This season was all nautical, which bodes well for Thursday's show. As for today, although I can see some looks working, I'm afraid it was a lost cause.

I think that just about does it for today! Come back tomorrow for Jil Sander, Moschino, Blumarine and......................................................................
Prada!!!!!
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Today in Fashion Week:September 21st

Helloooo! Fashion week has moved to those distinctive Milano cookies in Italy, (Prada!) where things are gonna start getting serious. There are heavy hitters every day, and I can't wait to cover it all!

Blugirl

Should we nominate this for fiercest interpretation of Little House on the Prairie ever? Blugirl rarely gets the recognition deserved, but hopefully it will this time!

To see the rest, including Gianfranco Ferre and Moschino Cheap & Chic, click
Just Cavalli

Just Cavalli is, well, tacky. This season was, well, tacky. Cavalli loves him some cheetah print, so good for him!

Emporio Armani

Armani is more of a clothesmaker than a tastemaker. His collections are never bold enough to be revered, but are wearable enough to attract a dedicated customer. This season I saw some hints of new ideas, from the ever present harem pants to the now standard sheer fabric.

Moschino Cheap & Chic

Moschino Cheap & Chic, despite the ironic name (I mean COME ON people we're in a recession! Panic!!), is just as fabulous as it's mama bear/brand Moschino. I'm not sure what the rainbow printed silk was all about, so we'll just chalk this up to an off year.

Gianfranco Ferré

Gianfranco Ferre was the main event today now that it's been revamped by the designers behind 6267. Roberto Rimondi and Tommaso Aquilano showed a brilliant, architectural, sculptural collection that promises big things for the future of Ferre.

Wowww this time difference is confusing me. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be posting Missoni, Jil Sander, Costume National, Burberry, and more!



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Today In Fashion Week:September 19th

There's only one show to cover today, so I thought I'd double stuff this post (yes, Billy, like oreos.) I found London pretty dull this season so I don't have much to say about the shows. But this isn't strictly a bad news bears post, because fashion "week" is far from over. Milan starts on Sunday, and with it comes PRADA!!! I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'm so...scared. Actually I'm not scared at all because Miuccia always turns it out, but you get the point. And then the 27th is Paris, and there's too many exciting shows to list. Model-wise there are a lot of exciting prospects for Europe. Natalia Chabanenko, Sessilee Lopez, Lakshmi Menon, Anna Gushina, and Imogen Morris-Clarke were all standouts in New York in my mind. Sessilee and Lakshmi are sure to book more big shows, along with their fellow new ethnic-friendly girls Jourdan Dunn and Arlenis Sosa-Pena. The whole diverse runway thing didn't exactly work out in New York, but I have a feeling it'll show up more in Milan and Paris. Ok, I feel like I'm rambling a little now. On to the..show!

Josh Goot

Josh Goot is one of the breakout British designers, and this season he went a little subdued. It was all very minimalistic, with floaty chiffon in graphic prints. Big surprise: I didn't love it. Oh well, here comes PRADA

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Catching Up With Joey and Meg

Meg
listening to- the ting tings and pink... and that new song by kevin rudolf, feat lil wayne, let it rock

watching- gossip girl and heroes! (premiering this coming monday) monday= new best tv day!

reading- honestly? the arts section of last sunday's newpaper...

wanting- a pair of harajuku lovers sneakers, (were gettin kinda shoe obsessed here)

eating- tuscani pasta from pizza hut! its amazing!

drinking- deer park h2o, now with eco-friendly bottles

hating- summer being over

loving- getting ready for the upcoming fall holidays

Joey
listening to-Lykke Li

watching-last night's Project Runway

reading-The Devil Wears Prada

wanting-Grey Chucks

eating-Cake!!!

drinking-Coke Zero

hating-London fashion week

loving-Nylon & Vogue's October covers

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Today in Fashion Week:September 18th

Danielle Scutt

Danielle Scutt's show brings to mind that quintessential tough girl that also played muse to Topshop's show. Although there are some looks I'm quite fond of, some of the influences needed a bit of reeling in. Topshop wins this one, but it was a close call.
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Erdem

Erdem this season was kind of like the ghost of formal events past. One minute I thought First Communion, then it was Quinceanera.Needless to say, it was all over the place. I'm not sure why anyone would want to emulate this look.

Duro Oluwu

Duro Oluwu set himself up bad with a print that was really just ugly. Luckily the collection found its footing somewhere along the way, but it'll never recover enough to be remembered.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Being able to describe a Vivienne Westwood collection would be an amazing ability, and it's not on e I'm sure I possess. Let's just say this:there were plaid prints,there was draped silk, and there was toplessness on the runway. Whoever wants to take a stab at the inner workings of her jumbled brain can be my guest.
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Today in Fashion Week:September 17

Hello Friends! London Fashion Week may be winding down, but we still have plenty to talk about today!

Richard Nicoll

Richard Nicoll is one of my favorites in London, so I was super stoked to see what he came up with. He did color blocking and jewel tones, and a wee bit of draping. The clothes are nice, but I'm not really drawn to anything so far. I do love the headbands, however.

To see the rest, including House of Holland and Nathan Jenden, click

Armand Basi
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Armand Basi is my favorite show in London so far. It was concise and his vision for the season was clearly defined. He worked with the omnipresent sheer fabric and embraced the drop crotch pant full on. It kept getting better as I looked through.

House of Holland

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Let's just say it was horrible. I don't have the patience.

Nathan Jenden

I'd like to think of this as "quirky sophisticated." It's like a little girl playing dress up with her mom and dad's work clothes and coming out fabulous!

Well, that's it for today, but come back tomorrow for Daniell Scutt, Doro Oluwu, and Vivenne Westwood Red Label!

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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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