Karl Lagerfeld has a masterful sense of the here and now, sometimes we wonder if the bizarrely acute designer has an extra gene switched on that allows him to function like the human equivalent of a syntactical pattern recognition program so strong is his grasp of the interrelationships of the prominent features of a fashion season. His KL Spring 2009 collection had everything that a Spring 2009 collection should from futuristic science fiction themes and strong geometric forms (but don't forget the draping) to reflections on reflection and a strong sense of monochromatic dressing. Add in a healthy dose of accessories merchandising, like say jewelry cum tattoos or cheeky bags with the designer's face, and viola fashion! 

God forbid Karl use up too much of his magic at his own line though as surely something must be saved for Fendi and Chanel. We can only say may the Gods of Fashion protect this treasure so that he can continue to function as our cultural lightening rod.

>> INSIDER WIRE —Carine Roitfeld is often known to wear pieces right after they've been on the runway, but as the fashion cycle gets faster and faster, so does her turnaround rate.  This past February during Paris Fashion Week, she got to wear the much-coveted Fall 2008 Yves Saint Laurent boots before they debuted on the runway, and this morning, she did it again, showing up to Karl Lagerfeld in a Spring 2009 Givenchy cape that debuted on the runway this evening. [Jak & Jil, Vogue.fr Twitter]

>> There are various Coco Chanel films and a Gucci movie in the works for 2010 — but fashion can never get enough of film, and it looks like the feeling is mutual.

That Vivienne Westwood biopic that has been bandied about for two years?  The rumors have been reignited — the designer's managing director was supposedly overheard a couple of days ago telling guests at the Westwood Gold Label show that Kate Winslet is lined up to play Viv from the '70s to present day.

And here's a new one: a Kate Moss movie.  Supposedly, a team of Hollywood types is interested in London's Primrose Hill and the crowd who hangs out there — Sienna Miller, Rhys Ifans, Sadie Frost . . . and Kate Moss.

Neither film is anywhere close to being confirmed, but interesting, nonetheless.
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The theme for today's Coutorture Community Must Reads is F-U-N, because we've spent the entire day being super stressy about all that's going on in Paris (information overload!)--must reads are "must reads" for a reason. 

Denimology found out about a pair of tie dyed Siwy's the old fashioned way: via the designer's myspace page. We've been longtime Siwy fans, in case you missed our Spring 08 photo shoot entitled "A Siwy Summer". The reverse of light and dark indigo on this pair has our interest piqued. 

M.I.S.S. Crew posted their October spread today-bringing, as usual, some much needed humor to our serious mood. The Paris shows might be amazing to watch but sometimes all you're looking for is a new desktop image and some street wear you can actually afford.

Cuffinton's Halloween costume is something out of a David Lynch television show. More fun & fashion brought to you by our bloggers. Seriously, we need to get out more.  

Buffalo check? Er, check! Fashion Weakley found herself rallying all the examples of this effect to get us all riled up for those Fall 08 cozies. We're going to insert a buffalo check button down into our perpetual wintertime daydream where we're singing karaoke in long johns and motorcycle boots, looking rosy-cheeked and super low-key. Did we just say that out loud?  

>> THE MODELIZER —Yesterday, Coco Rocha did a little dance at Jean Paul Gaultier — but it wasn't of the Irish dancing persuasion like last time. Think more contemporary — a trio of modern dancers opened the leotard-riddled show and Coco joined them "for a few Martha Graham flourishes" before opening the runway.  No video or pictures yet, but I'm still on the lookout. [Style.com]

Right now, in our fashion laboratory, we are working on a trend forecast to encapsulate the entire Spring 2009 season and, because the Paris shows run until Sunday, we just can't say much yet--let the Maison Martin Margiela example, at left, be your guide. We will say, also, that it pivots on the notion of the "glamazon" woman and all kinds of bombshell-personified characteristics. We're looking into the rise of the eight-inch platform, the passing of couturier Yves Saint Laurent, the commodification of Anna Wintour, and Rodarte, as potential causes of this new fashion identity. The Glamazon gal shows a lot of leg (sometimes just one at a time), comes in all shapes and sizes, wears nothing below a 6-inch heel, and knows how to stir up trouble. She is a hyper-feminine woman who is really, honestly, kind of terrifying (in an awesome way). 

>> THE MODELIZER — The abrupt closure of Jovovich-Hawk was a surprise, but according to Milla Jovovich, all is good in the hood.  She's hardly done with designing: "Now I’m here in Paris meeting with bigger houses about doing designing for them.  Unfortunately, Carmen [Hawk]’s not working with me anymore  — she’s taking pictures — but I am definitely going to keep designing."  Now if we could just get Jane Mayle squared away . . . [Chic Report]

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