Posts for February 3rd 2009

Giorgio Armani

>> INSIDER WIRE —During Spring 2009 couture last week, The New York Times Magazine traveled to each backstage with Ellen von Unwerth and a mini-studio, capturing "quick and dirty tableaux vivants" that will appear in the Sunday Magazine in weeks to come.  Editor Alix Browne recounts her experience in the chaotic backstage world — watching the hairstylists at Christian Lacroix suspend the heavy earrings with ribbons worked into the hair; having Giorgio Armani drag their equipment, yelling “What is wrong with you people?
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>> INSIDER WIRE —During Spring 2009 couture last week, The New York Times Magazine traveled to each backstage with Ellen von Unwerth and a mini-studio, capturing "quick and dirty tableaux vivants" that will appear in the Sunday Magazine in weeks to come.  Editor Alix Browne recounts her experience in the chaotic backstage world — watching the hairstylists at Christian Lacroix suspend the heavy earrings with ribbons worked into the hair; having Giorgio Armani drag their equipment, yelling “What is wrong with you people? Do I have to do everything myself around here?”; and hearing Myf Shepherd exclaim, "I'm not Olga, I'm Myf!" [The Moment]
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Massive Alexander McQueen Offering On Gilt Groupe
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Massive Alexander McQueen Offering On Gilt Groupe

It deserves mention that Gilt Groupe launched into a massive Alexander McQueen sale today.
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It deserves mention that Gilt Groupe launched into a massive Alexander McQueen sale today. Not only does this appear to be the most plentiful sale to ever hit the site, but the prices are also exceptionally low. If it were anyone else, we'd be thinking pessimistic thoughts but it's McQueen so all we can do is watch these Fall 08 items quickly sell out and smile. Above, three offerings which we predict will be gone by sundown.

Spring 2009 Topshop Unique Collection Has Started To Hit Shelves

Spring 2009 Topshop Unique Collection Has Started To Hit Shelves

The Spring 2009 Topshop Unique collection, which showed during London Fashion Week, is beginning to hit shelves. This morning about a dozen items from the collection were released on the retailer's website. The collection is essentially a round up this season's trends with, of course, jumpsuits, studded jackets, and crop tops taking top billing. Deliveries should continue to trickle in but one thing is for sure, these pieces won't stick around for long. Our favorite item so far? A very Givenchy Spring 09-looking studded bodysuit. What will actually make it into our shopping cart? Harem trousers. 

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Quote Of The Day: Suzy Menkes On Matchy-Matchy

Clothes themselves, after taking a modest position during the era of star accessories, have become more substantial.
by coutorture Clothes themselves, after taking a modest position during the era of star accessories, have become more substantial. So bags become polite partners, not flashy competition, to a leather dress or to black and white patterned pajamas, both color and texture folding in together.
Escada Fall 2009
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Escada Fall 2009

The Escada Fall 2009 collection, designed by Damiano Biella, was inspired by legendary opera singer Maria Callas.
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The Escada Fall 2009 collection, designed by Damiano Biella, was inspired by legendary opera singer Maria Callas. As WWD points out, this led to plenty of dramatic flair. Our favorite aspect of the collection is the trim layering which adds dimension and shape to the outfits. Above, the technique applied to both day and nighttime looks.