Posts for December 8th 2009

Oscar de la Renta's Russian Fairy Tale
Oscar de la Renta's Russian Fairy Tale December 8, 2009 2:32 pm Anything but understated, Oscar de la Renta presented a collection of Russian fairy tale-inspired looks for his Upper East Side ladies in canary yellow, crimson, pink, and turquoise accessorized with knotted scarves—best in canary ikat—and embroidered cardigans.
Martin Margiela Is Officially Totally Gone from MMM and Will Not Be Replaced
Martin Margiela Is Officially Totally Gone from MMM and Will Not Be Replaced December 8, 2009 2:08 pm >> For the better part of a year, rumors of Martin Margiela's withdrawal from his label have plagued the industry.
More Lara Stone for Louis Vuitton Spring 2010
More Lara Stone for Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 December 8, 2009 1:52 pm Additional campaign images of Lara Stone for Louis Vuitton photographed by Steven Meisel have arrived along with a few words from Marc Jacobs: “Because the collection loosely took its cues from the idea of the New Age traveler, we decided to create a green, outdoorsy set that would evoke a spirit of peace and love.
December 8, 2009 1:41 pm >> First Look: Jamie Bochert for Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 —It's only appropriate, since her career owes its second wind to opening a Marc Jacobs show, that Jamie Bochert would lend her jolie laide look for the brand's Spring 2010 ads.  Ever ironic Juergen Teller's lens is, Bochert — who is also said to be the face of Lanvin this season — takes a balletic pose in the first image out, tulle surrounding her, while standing in a toilet.
Victoria Beckham Designs On Her Own, Without the Help of Close Friends Roland Mouret or Marc Jacobs
Victoria Beckham Designs On Her Own, Without the Help of Close Friends Roland Mouret or Marc Jacobs December 8, 2009 1:27 pm >> dVb is no more: Victoria Beckham has taken her denim and eyewear collections in-house to go with her four season-old dress line, and everything is now housed under the Victoria Beckham collection.
December 8, 2009 11:04 am >> Alexander Wang Hints at Fall 2010 Direction—Alexander Wang previewed his Pre-Fall 2010 collection a couple of days ago, which was preominantly black and with a little tailoring thrown in: "My girl, she's got to go to work sometime."  But he's also thinking ahead to Fall 2010: “There will be more color in the fall collection."
First Look: Lara Stone Replaces Madonna as Spring 2010 Face of Louis Vuitton
Lara Stone Replaces Madonna as Spring 2010 Face of Louis Vuitton December 8, 2009 9:44 am >> As rumored, Louis Vuitton chose to go with Lara Stone for Spring 2010, rather than bring Madonna back for her third consecutive season.  Antoine Arnault, Vuitton's communications director, explained: “After two seasons with such a huge star, Marc [Jacobs] decided to take a breather and work with a model — and not just any model.
Neon Prints Mixed with Black Lace at D&G Pre-Fall 2010
Neon Prints Mixed with Black Lace at D&G Pre-Fall 2010 December 8, 2009 8:05 am Inspired by the racy photographs of Guy Bourdin, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana presented a collection of neon green, pink, and orange separates paired with black lace and multi-colored dot prints for their D&G pre-fall collection.
Carolina Herrera's Tango-Inspired Pre-Fall Collection
Carolina Herrera's Tango-Inspired Pre-Fall Collection December 8, 2009 7:30 am Carolina Herrera was influenced by the tango for pre-fall, using a 1920's illustrated print of tango dancers in cocktail dresses and full length gowns for much of her collection.
Thakoon Panichgul Gets Cozy for Pre-Fall 2010
Thakoon Panichgul Gets Cozy for Pre-Fall 2010 December 8, 2009 7:16 am Oversized knits, belted jackets, draped skirts and loads of fringe were the dominate themes in Thakoon Panichgul's pre-fall collection.