Posts for March 11th 2009

Balenciaga

>> INSIDER WIRE —Recession schmecession.  Cathy Horyn has a list of some of her Fall 2009 Paris favorites, along with their prices — those thigh-high Stella McCartney boots, for instance, will run $1,145-$1,635.  As for the opening beaded tops that were paired with draped satin skirts at Balenciaga?  The long-sleeve versions will be .
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>> INSIDER WIRE —Recession schmecession.  Cathy Horyn has a list of some of her Fall 2009 Paris favorites, along with their prices — those thigh-high Stella McCartney boots, for instance, will run $1,145-$1,635.  As for the opening beaded tops that were paired with draped satin skirts at Balenciaga?  The long-sleeve versions will be . . . wait for it . . . $50,000.  And they say Balmain is pricey. [On the Runway]

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John Galliano Fall 2009 Redeems Itself from "Toxic" Snow with Gauzy Gowns
John Galliano

John Galliano Fall 2009 Redeems Itself from "Toxic" Snow with Gauzy Gowns

>> John Galliano took his audience to a Winter wonderland — literally, there was no heating, wind swept through the show space, a fog crept over, and snow fell — and it was beautiful.  Not everything was perfect, however: the fake snow caused coughing fits in the front row, and photographers revolted beforehand, because they were left waiting outside for hours; but Galliano's take on Ukranian virgin brides, replete with tinkling coins, carved wood lace-up platform heels with pom poms attached, and heavy embroidery, dazzled.  By contrast, the eveningwear was light — a standout gray fringe dress — and in lots of cases, almost nonexistent in sheer chiffon; Galliano seems to have a new thing for the bared tush, which appeared a few times here, like it did earlier in the week at Dior.  Harvey Weinstein, who was front row, didn't mind: "It was fantastic, theatrical, brilliant."*image: source
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>> John Galliano took his audience to a Winter wonderland — literally, there was no heating, wind swept through the show space, a fog crept over, and snow fell — and it was beautiful.  Not everything was perfect, however: the fake snow caused coughing fits in the front row, and photographers revolted beforehand, because they were left waiting outside for hours; but Galliano's take on Ukranian virgin brides, replete with tinkling coins, carved wood lace-up platform heels with pom poms attached, and heavy embroidery, dazzled.  By contrast, the eveningwear was light — a standout gray fringe dress — and in lots of cases, almost nonexistent in sheer chiffon; Galliano seems to have a new thing for the bared tush, which appeared a few times here, like it did earlier in the week at Dior.  Harvey Weinstein, who was front row, didn't mind: "It was fantastic, theatrical, brilliant."
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Gareth Pugh

>> INSIDER WIRE — Gareth Pugh surprised editors and buyers alike last week when they showed up for his runway show and instead got a video presentation with Natasa Vojnovic marching and contorting in the clothes.  Dazed Digital scored a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot, and got Pugh to explain his reasoning for the switch: "First and foremost was the fact I had just done this big menswear show in Paris four weeks before the women's show.
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>> INSIDER WIRE — Gareth Pugh surprised editors and buyers alike last week when they showed up for his runway show and instead got a video presentation with Natasa Vojnovic marching and contorting in the clothes.  Dazed Digital scored a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot, and got Pugh to explain his reasoning for the switch: "First and foremost was the fact I had just done this big menswear show in Paris four weeks before the women's show. At a time when everyone is worried about money, I didn't want to come over as being overly brash by doing two big shows." [Dazed Digital]

Marios Schwab to Halston? Brands Increasingly Looking For One-Label Designers
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Marios Schwab to Halston? Brands Increasingly Looking For One-Label Designers

>> An in-house team has produced the last two Halston collection since Marco Zanini left, but the search is still on for a creative director.  Sources say that young London talent Marios Schwab might be the man — he's apparently been in talks with the brand — but Bonnie Takhar, Halston CEO, wouldn't confirm anything.
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>> An in-house team has produced the last two Halston collection since Marco Zanini left, but the search is still on for a creative director.  Sources say that young London talent Marios Schwab might be the man — he's apparently been in talks with the brand — but Bonnie Takhar, Halston CEO, wouldn't confirm anything. “We have been looking at all options in the market, but we have made no decisions.”

If Schwab were to take the job, would he be required to shutter his eponymous label?  Increasingly, brands are looking for devoted creative directors who don't have to split time between labels; in fact, a lot of brands are digging up designers who have never helmed a label before: Vionnet just hired Prada alum Rodolfo Paglialunga, Nina Ricci is supposedly going with Louis Vuitton-trained Peter Copping, Valentino recently promoted accessory designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, and Chloe decided on alum Hannah MacGibbon.

Hiring designers: it's not what it used to be »

Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/11/09
Urban Outfitters

Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/11/09

The Coveted visited the studio of artist Orly Cogan, who embroiders on vintage textiles... Fashion Binge saw the Agatha Ruiz De La Prada collection, and a Skittles jacket that just might fit in.  Couture Cult scoped out all of the great Urban Outfitters offerings for spring.
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The Coveted visited the studio of artist Orly Cogan, who embroiders on vintage textiles...

Fashion Binge saw the Agatha Ruiz De La Prada collection, and a Skittles jacket that just might fit in. 

Couture Cult scoped out all of the great Urban Outfitters offerings for spring.

For Final Fashion, a contributor created a sketch inspired by Gareth Pugh's Fall 2009 collection. 

Nude Pantyhose Make For Great Statement Jewelry

Nude Pantyhose Make For Great Statement Jewelry

We're so impressed with UK jewelry designer, Maria Lau, and her usage of hosiery as a material in woven jewelry. If we remember correctly, a few other designers have been playing around with this concept recently, but Maria Lau's inventive pieces are surely all her own. What makes us really want to run out and buy one is seeing them styled (left) with an all-nude ballerina-like outfit. There couldn't be a stronger look for summer and a statement necklace is definitely an important element in making it happen. Click on the link above to shop Lau's jewelry.