Wed, 09/24/08 — 03:19:38 PM
>> Jonathan Saunders used colors aplenty and frothy, full skirts in his namesake Spring 2009 collection, and there was more where that came from for his first outing at Pollini. Complemented by Nicholas Kirkwood's minibags and high heels for the brand, Saunders sent out 27 looks that kept the press interested.
WWD raved: "a promising start of pretty clothes with plenty of commercial appeal"; Vogue UK wholeheartedly approved: "[Pollini] built its reputation on strong colour and prints — and Saunders proved today that he was without doubt the best choice to embrace that history"; and Suzy Menkes of the International Herald Tribune also saw good in the match: "slimmer tailoring, still with graphic patterns, was a less dynamic take and jersey dresses were too complex in their asymmetry. But this was a clear start for Saunders." Now just one important thing remains to be seen — can the collection sell (to editors and consumers)?
Tue, 09/09/08 — 02:19:15 PM
>> THE MODELIZER —Those super vertiginous Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte heels can be treacherous, as Abbey Lee Kershaw learned earlier today. She looked a little wobbly all along the Rodarte Spring 2009 runway, but finally — in the style of Jessica Stam at Chloe a couple of years back — her ankles buckled, and she ate it, poor thing. The model behind her didn't give Abbey a second look, but it looks like someone in the front row gave her a hand. Abbey's runway tour and fall can be seen on video from approximately 6:00-7:00 minutes here. [Style File]
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Thu, 08/28/08 — 04:51:06 PM
>> INSIDER WIRE —The tents are already going up at Bryant Park, and fashion week is only a week away — so what is there to look forward to for Spring 2009? Rodarte switching from Christian Louboutin to Nicholas Kirkwood for their runway heels, Alexander Wang flying Alice Dellal in to co-host his after-party, Colette's pop-up store by Gap, a potential Ana Claudia Michels comeback, plus a whole bevy of new designers — including a ten year Alaia alum. [Style.com]
Mon, 08/25/08 — 02:46:48 PM
>> IN PRODUCTION —Nicholas Kirkwood officially unveils his first accessories collection for Pollini with Jonathan Saunder's ready-to-wear during Milan Fashion Week, but until then, here's a preview. Expect the look to be less avant-garde than Kirkwood's epynomous line; Instead, there will be stacked heels, shots of color, and a shoe type Kirkwood has never done — flats. [WWD]
