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Posts for February 16th 2009

Twinkle By Wenlan Fall 2009 Presentation

Twinkle By Wenlan Fall 2009 Presentation

The Twinkle by Wenlan Fall 2009 collection was presented yesterday at The Manhattan Car Club--in this ultra-glamorous setting models posed in Wenlan's signature voluminous knits, statement jewelry, and playful prints. Inspired by Audrey Hephurn’s rebellious, gamine-like persona, the 1950's themed collection included, most notably, flawless swing skirts and fierce red lipstick. After we took-in the collection (and snapped a few photos), we joined the rest of the fashion folk by sampling popcorn, truffles, and of course, champagne--all served by a waitress on roller skates. God bless Fashion Week. 

New York Fashion Week: Frank Tell Fall 2009
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New York Fashion Week: Frank Tell Fall 2009

Frank Tell showed his much-hyped Fall 2009 collection this weekend at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.
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Frank Tell showed his much-hyped Fall 2009 collection this weekend at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. Tell's collection had a Givenchy feeling to it--the tough-as-nails shoes, jackets, and trousers were given a romantic touch with ruffled blouses and pale colors. Despite the day having been taken over with Barbie happenings and Valentine's Day soirees, we think Tell's collection won't be forgotten.

Jeremy Laing Fall 2009: Stilled with Steel
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Jeremy Laing Fall 2009: Stilled with Steel

>> Jeremy Laing continues to be a well-kept secret, but every season he makes a pilgrimage from his base in Toronto, the cult following increases, judging by all the people packed into the small, naturally-lit space — all the body heat made for quite the warm experience.  But maybe warm was appropriate, since his Fall 2009 collection, in addition to his usual thick wool geometric pieces, featured fiery prints inspired by a trip to a welding shop — dresses came with names like "anvil," prints "pyro," and gray colors dubbed "steel."  Fascinated by the welding uniforms and safety apparel, Laing siphoned the utilitarian appeal into exposed zips and bulging leather gloves, and tempered the edge with feminine pieces like seamed bunchy two-tone tights, flowy silk hems, and laser-cut net tunics.*image: source
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>> Jeremy Laing continues to be a well-kept secret, but every season he makes a pilgrimage from his base in Toronto, the cult following increases, judging by all the people packed into the small, naturally-lit space — all the body heat made for quite the warm experience.  But maybe warm was appropriate, since his Fall 2009 collection, in addition to his usual thick wool geometric pieces, featured fiery prints inspired by a trip to a welding shop — dresses came with names like "anvil," prints "pyro," and gray colors dubbed "steel."  Fascinated by the welding uniforms and safety apparel, Laing siphoned the utilitarian appeal into exposed zips and bulging leather gloves, and tempered the edge with feminine pieces like seamed bunchy two-tone tights, flowy silk hems, and laser-cut net tunics.
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Francois-Henri Pinault

>> INSIDER WIRE —Salma Hayek was coy last month when asked if she and PPR/Gucci Group CEO Francois-Henri Pinault were getting married after all (they called off their engagement last July), and now we know why: they got married on Valentine's Day in Paris!  Mayor Jean-Pierre Lecoq confirmed reports that Pinault and Hayek tied the knot Saturday in the town hall in St. Germain.
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>> INSIDER WIRE —Salma Hayek was coy last month when asked if she and PPR/Gucci Group CEO Francois-Henri Pinault were getting married after all (they called off their engagement last July), and now we know why: they got married on Valentine's Day in Paris!  Mayor Jean-Pierre Lecoq confirmed reports that Pinault and Hayek tied the knot Saturday in the town hall in St. Germain. [WWD, US Weekly]

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Jason Wu: Oscar de la Renta Heir Apparent?
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Jason Wu: Oscar de la Renta Heir Apparent?

>> If Alexander Wang is becoming the heir apparent to Marc Jacobs's downtown cool, on the polar opposite spectrum, Jason Wu is drawing comparisons to Oscar de la Renta — logical, since he seems to have taken over from de la Renta as dresser of the First Lady.Commenting on the subject after Wu showed his Fall 2009 collection, both Los Angeles Times — "It's easy to see why Wu has been compared to Oscar de la Renta.
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>> If Alexander Wang is becoming the heir apparent to Marc Jacobs's downtown cool, on the polar opposite spectrum, Jason Wu is drawing comparisons to Oscar de la Renta — logical, since he seems to have taken over from de la Renta as dresser of the First Lady.

Commenting on the subject after Wu showed his Fall 2009 collection, both Los Angeles Times — "It's easy to see why Wu has been compared to Oscar de la Renta. The superb workmanship on his clothes is evident, which is wise in this economy"; and Cathy Horyn of the New York Times — "Without exactly duplicating the look of Oscar de la Renta, his clothes make you think of that style. This is not a negative quality; Mr. Wu’s designs seem reality-tested." [LA Times, NY Times]
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Unconditional Fall 2009 Presentation

Unconditional Fall 2009 Presentation

British borne contemporary line Unconditional showed for in New York for the second time yesterday, this time the presentation was coupled with breathtaking views—on an oddly warm afternoon—from the 21st floor of Chelsea’s Glass Houses. The collection stayed true to Unconditional's typically colorless palette and tough, androgynous separates. The menswear featured asymmetrical zippers, oversized jacket necks, and one exceptional jolt of orange color. The women’s range had similar features but was slightly more lighthearted; stripes, panda prints, and a dose of dry English humor from a sweater dress that read "Sweater Girl". Check out our gallery from the presentation by clicking on the link above.