waiting for spring

Dreaming of the warm sun & Marc Jacobs.

Spring 2008 collection, NY Fashion Week

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my valentine

Taken by The Sartorialist oustide of the NYFW tents last Thursday.
Love her.

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NYFW finale - mj

The long-awaited Marc Jacobs show has come and gone & I am left feeling a bit sleepy. Although I love the knits, subdued hues, and wide-whale corduroy pants (so cool), I'm missing that heart flutter that M.J.'s collections usually bring. All that waiting & I'm left without.

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NYFW update - Ports 1961 does faux

Ports 1961 presented a lovely collection at NYFW that included an abundance of faux fur (imagine that). Hats off to Ports!

The citrus-hued piece above was my favorite from the collection.

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NYFW update - koi suwannagate

Koi Suwannagate's debut journey down the NY runway was nothing short of breathtaking. This Thai-born talent was a finalist in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award & has been a collaborator with Phillip Lim. Her show centered around the magnificent hummingbird. If ever a collection has succeeded in capturing the striking beauty of this avian, this is it. Known for using recycled cashmere, the knits are vivid, architectural, & delicate. Truly an awe-inspiring collection that will take your breath away.

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earth pledge - correction

In a previous post on 2/3 (which has now been corrected), I stated that the above heavenly coat dress from Earth Pledge's Future Fashion show was a Diane von Furstenberg creation. Well, I was so wrong. This fabulous piece was designed by the equally fabulous Duro Olowu. My deepest apologies to Mr. Olowu. Nigerian-born & currently based in London, Olowu's designs are unique & oh so lust-worthy. While he's not on the line-up for NY fashion week, I believe he will be showing in London later this month. Checkout his Spring 2008 collection here.
Love it!

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NYFW update - more earth pledge

At last, style.com has posted more photos from the Earth Pledge Future Fashion show, so I had to share.......

The photo above is one of my favorites, Irna Lazareanu in Benhaz Sarafpour. A nice balance of organic & chic.
Above: Natasha Poly in all black by Givenchy. Love it.
Above: Suvi Koponen in a mighty fine shift & plenty of fabric beads, by Marni.
Above: Jessica Stam in a pretty little frock by Rodarte.
Above: Bruna Tenorio in a beautiful gown by Martin Grant.

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NYFW update - i swoon for thakoon

Thakoon Panichgul's Fall 2008 collection makes me feel all giddy inside.

Best described by Laird Borrelli-Persson on style.com,

"Fall was like a good girl who really wishes she could go bad and look messed up for a change, but just doesn't have it in her to look anything but nice."

I am so that girl.

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fur everywhere

In an attempt to post only on those designers who chose not to use fur in their Fall 2008 collections, today's lineup for NYFW has left me with few choices for picking non-fur favorites. There is an overwhelming use of fur in the shows. The collections of Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Chris Benz, Malo, and Peter Som are all plagued with fur collars, coats, vests, and trim. Disclaimer: I have not been able to varify that the fur pictured is real & not faux in some cases. But, I can verify that Carolina Herrera used mink & swakara and Oscar chose sable & fox to adorn his pieces, per style.com.
Is fur back in vogue? So sad.

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NYFW update - dvf

Diane von Furstenberg presented an exciting collection of pieces inspired by the charm of the 1940's (my absolute favorite era). Without a wrap dress in sight, the DvF signature prints, chunky cardigans, and beautifully cinched waists made for another fine strut down the runway for "Dee-ahn". She never fails to impress.

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NYFW update - charles nolan

I love Charles Nolan's collection because it gives a bold flair to classic pieces. The fabrics and color pallet are divine along with the flouncy bows and belted waists. Not a designer I've watched in the past, but now he's on my radar.
Not quite sure why most of the models were carrying what looks like paper/envelopes down the runway though....

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in the midst of NYFW

Since we're still in the early days of NY Fashion Week, it is too premature to start claiming favorites. But, I will say that Rachel Roy's Fall 2008 collection has touched my heart and enlivened my spirit. Unlike anything else that has trounced down the runways thus far, the crisp clean lines, bright hues, and bold accessories make for a well thought-out & cohesive collection. Polished to perfection.

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