Posts for October 2nd 2008

Stefano Pilati's Spring 2009 Ode to Yves Saint Laurent
Stefano Pilati's Spring 2009 Ode to Yves Saint Laurent October 2, 2008 3:51 pm >> Stefano Pilati's Spring 2009 Yves Saint Laurent collection was all about East-meets-West, but it seemed to fall short somewhere in between.  No one can argue about the tailoring — Pilati's forte — but the collection's overall effect left something to be wanted.  WWD blamed it on Pilati trying" too hard to deliver a major statement" and Cathy Horyn just thought Pilati neglected to elicit "the same degree of awe" as he did for Fall.  But maybe the collection was melancholic in remembrance of Yves Saint Laurent — the invitations read "Merci Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent" and all the teardrop prints seem to suggest as much.
October 2, 2008 3:02 pm >>  INSIDER WIRE —Despite all the rumors about Russian Vogue editor Aliona Doletskaya taking over editorship of Vogue, in reality, her name has only been pitched into the pile.  Anna Wintour's done quite a job entrenching herself as necessary to the magazine, but just in case you want to know who else beside Aliona might stand a chance at getting a piece of the pie, a quick rundown .
Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/02
Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/02 October 2, 2008 2:51 pm While absorbing Paris Fashion Week from a computer screen comes at little cost, wearing the clothing is another story.
Giambattista Valli Appears to Use His Spring 2009 Collection as a Valentino Tryout
Giambattista Valli Appears to Use His Spring 2009 Collection as a Valentino Tryout October 2, 2008 2:36 pm >> Alessandra Facchinetti doesn't show her collection for Valentino until tomorrow, but since Giambattista Valli — whose name has been thrown around as her successor at Valentino — showed today, all eyes were watching to see what kind of move he would make.  Valli himself was noncommital about the rumors — "I have no comment to make on that.
Shop Moves, Siwy Is Celebrated
Shop Moves, Siwy Is Celebrated October 2, 2008 1:56 pm Beloved Lower East Side boutique, Shop, famous for carrying cotton basics, hard to find contemporary French brands (like Iro), New York City's best accessories designers (like Jenny Yuen), and Siwy jeans, has moved a few blocks South--to a bigger and better space.
October 2, 2008 1:38 pm >> BLOWING THE COVER —The November 2008 issue of Vogue UK features an unlikely trio of British beauties, photographed by Emma Summerton: history-maker Jourdan Dunn, up-and-comer Eden Clark, and blueblood Burberry face Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.  The latter is an interesting choice to round out the three, since Jourdan and Eden are runway models through-and-through, while Rosie is better known for her Victoria's Secret work.
Paris Fashion Week: Bernhard Willhelm Spring 2009
Paris Fashion Week: Bernhard Willhelm Spring 2009 October 2, 2008 1:34 pm Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2009.
Did Stella McCartney Invite Bruno to Her Show?
Did Stella McCartney Invite Bruno to Her Show? October 2, 2008 12:57 pm >> After storming Milan Fashion Week, Sacha Baron Cohen's alter ego Bruno is back for another round — this time in Paris.  From his perch second row at Stella McCartney this morning, a sleeveless leather vest-sporting Bruno sat smoothing his hair during the show, showing "wild approval for some looks, disdain for others."  And then the fun began.
Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/02
Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/02 October 2, 2008 12:52 pm While absorbing Paris Fashion Week from a computer screen comes at little cost, wearing the clothing is another story--given the state of our economy, our wise bloggers are either covering straight runway or finding opportunities to talk about "look for less" options.
Paris Fashion Week: Zucca Spring 2009
Paris Fashion Week: Zucca Spring 2009 October 2, 2008 12:51 pm Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2009.
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