BrandnewLove (Blog#7)

I have to admit to find this trunk show I just searched bing videos for the phrase "trunk show".  I am glad I searched for a while and found this fantastic video.  Hoss Intropia has definitely found a new fan in this girl.  In researching this Spanish label I kinda have a brand crush now. Take some time and peruse their page: Hoss Intropia.  Setting the trunk fashion show in a dinner party setting is fantastic and refreshing to see. I feel this is a absolutely great way to introduce a collection.

McQueenLove (blog#6)

There are countless examples of Alexander McQueen's genius and creativity.  So many shows that were breathtakingly beautiful and many other more disturbingly gritty displays. (see below link and video)
McQueen 2001



This following runway show from F/W 1999-2000 is definitely one of my favorites.  I love the winter scene, the music, the make up, and of course the clothing.  I think its beautiful when designers bring the outside in and involve nature in their shows. I recommend checking out the other videos of this show (part 2&3) the models even ice skate. As always McQueen's shows prove to be inspirational and spectacular.

FallLove Blog#5

I absolutely love the pale pastels that Doneger had forcasted for Fall/Winter 2011/12.  Although I am not seeing a ton of pastels thus far I think they will come along nicely for Holiday and Winter.  Many retailers are staying with the classic goldenrod, burnt orange, and deep reds that are typically fall.  They stray a bit by adding a pop of abnormal color such as sapphire blue. A few of these examples are at Zara:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=38357920

 

     

     

ReviewLove *(blog #4)

October 4, 2011, 5:03 pm

Paco Rabanne Returns With an Edge

By ERIC WILSON

 

An Overview:

   'Manish Arora showed that he was the perfect fit as creative director for Paco Rabanne with its Spring 2012 collection.  For inspiration Mr. Arora took note from the brands archives.  Using four to five looks from Paco Rabanne himself Mr. Arora utilized his past experience from his label parlaying the two into this seasons collection.  Since founding designer Paco Rabanne was known for his incorporation of metal into fashion Mr. Arora updated the Rabanne vision with metallic snakeskin squares, foil, and metal pins. The blogs author described the dress made of snakeskin squares as a "second skin" (which I think look like a pixelated robot) and the dress made of metal pins as having appeared like a "fabulous porcupine".   Arora also used foils in reds, silver, and greens to accent paper dresses.  To incorporate the brands history of metal work Mr. Arora went as far as presenting the invitations to the show on a metal square.  Although many pieces in the show  were not for the ready-to-wear consumer Mr. Arora assured the author that more commercial versions of the collection do exist. 

1.  Silhouette and design:

     Metallic snakeskin squares- (pixelated robot)

     dress made of metal pins- (fabulous porcupine)

2.  Details:

     Metalic

     Foil

    Metal pins

3.  Color:

     Red, green, silver

     Metallic

     

4.  Fabric:

      Metallic snakeskin squares

      Metal Pins

      Foil

  

5.  Creative "Jargon":    

     Ready-to-wear

     Commercial versions of the collection