>> For Fall 2009, Bally stuck with the same team as Spring 2009 — Mario Sorrenti photographing Christy Turlington and Oriol Elcacho, this time styled by Lori Goldstein in a darker, more sophisticated light — because as Creative Director Brian Atwood put it, "For me Christy is simply the perfect Bally woman; graceful, intelligent, and natural; she exudes a sophisticated ease; her sensual beauty is perfectly complimented by Oriol's strong and confident presence. Both Christy and Oriol are wonderful to work with; consummate professionals who allow the process to flow so seamlessly, it is difficult to call it work." If rumors are to be believed, he'll be sharing Christy with Yves Saint Laurent this season, because Stefano Pilati thought she was the consummate YSL woman.
Posts for June 24th 2009
Milan: John Varvatos Men's Spring 2010
Osman Yousefzada Capsule Collection Exclusively at Browns

London designer Osman Yousefzada is open to collaborations. If you recall, he designed a collection for Mango back in March and now he's collaborating with Browns. Buying director Erin Mullaney sums it up best: "Osman has created the perfect capsule collection comprised of his best-selling shapes in pale pink, coral, indigo and black jersey," she said of the collection, inspired by Edwardian tailoring and architectural shapes.
>> INSIDER WIRE —Jonathan Saunders is joining the increasingly longer list of designers — which already includes Burberry, Matthew Williamson, and Pringle of Scotland — coming back to London Fashion Week for Spring 2010 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. British Fashion Council president Harold Tillman hinted a couple of weeks ago that “there are talks going on with other big names who we’re confident will come back," so Saunders may not be the last to make a return announcement. [Vogue UK]
Vena Cava Launches Blog, Possibly Hints At Spring 2010
Brooklyn designers Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava recently launched their very own blog. On the blog, titled "Viva Vena Cava", the pair describe their foreign adventures and flea market finds, dropping endless clues as to what might inspire their upcoming collection. Overall we find the blog entertaining and lighthearted, just like their designs. Be sure to check out Vena Cava's recent collaboration with Gap, which launched last week.
Fur Statement Shoulders Find Their Way
Statement shoulders and unabashed fur were strong trends on the Fall 2009 runways but few can say whether the looks will really hit home with shoppers. Regardless, the combination of the two trends--literally, fur statement shoulders--seems to making headway. This week marked the launch of Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2009 ad campaign, in which models pose in the brand's hot pink furs, while a Miu Miu goat hair collar appeared in the new arrivals section of Net-a-Porter. See the trend from runway to retail floor, below.
Milan: Moschino Men's Spring 2010
Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/24/09 Jonathan Saunders Returns to LFW & More

Like Burberry, Matthew Williamson, and Pringle, Jonathan Saunders is returning to London Fashion Week.
Nicole Sarkozy to possibly ban burkas in France.
Meet Vogue's new director of special events, former accessories editor Sylvana Soto-Ward.
Photos of Sea of Shoes blogger Jane Aldridge's collection for Urban Outfitters have been released.
Alexander McQueen and David Sims have created a short film showing the physical and emotional agony of creation.




