Spring 2009 Dior Proves Couture Still Going Strong January 26, 2009 2:16 pm >> While editor attendance may not be as high as in the past, executives aren't too concerned about the state of couture. In fact, this week, no drop in client attendance is expected at the shows, and growth — albeit lower than that in 2008 — is still predicted for 2009. Judging by John Galliano's colorful, theatrical Spring 2009 outing today, with blue and white delft prints, stained glass backdrop, and corseted crinoline gowns that took 300 to 400 hours each to make, the top brass at Dior isn't too worried, either.*image: source, source
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fashion: the great equalizer April 22, 2008 3:01 pm >> Vanessa Traina: Just your typical, high fashion-loving girl, except, you know, she attends the couture shows every season, and can afford everything she likes. What makes me say she's a typical fashion girl, you ask? Well, what super into-fashion girl do you know that most of these don't apply to? Case in point:
Her top 5 designers: Balenciaga, Givenchy, Alaia, Prada, Proenza Schouler
Her loves: High heels, leather, skinny pants, Tom Binns jewelry, the Spring 2008 Balenciaga gladiators, the Givenchy Nightingale, fashion photography
Her hates: Flip flops
In her apartment: Books by Andre Leon Talley, Diana Vreeland, Terry Richardson, Michael Thompson, Helmut Newton, etc.; Ads from Marc Jacobs, Dior .
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