It always makes me cringe when models fall, or even wobble a bit, so you can imagine the sheer horror that came over me when I heard not just one, but multiple models either wobbled a tad or took a tumble at the Spring/Summer ’09 Prada show in Milan yesterday, due mostly to their extra-high Miuccia designed footwear.
First of all, I have to mention that these shoes are amazing— I mean beyond fatal, no pun intended. I’m swooning more and more over any shoes with straps and these platform mary-janes are just dandy in my opinion, but there are some people, as in most of the world, who just do not have the ankle strength to wear über-tall and presumably heavy platform shoes— not to mention the odd ruffled-footies all the models are wearing under the shoes.
Perhaps, along with perfecting their runway walks, models should also work on strengthening their ankles. Is their actually an exercise for that? If there isn’t, I vote Naomi Campbell to head the committee that will figure out an good ankle exercise— considering the fall she took at the Vivienne Westwood show during her early years was one of the worst I have ever seen.
I guess the other logical thing for designers to do is send practical heels down the runway, but when are practical shoes ever fun? Personally, I like my flats comfortable and my heels as high a I can stand them. If that means I have to take a taxi instead of walking then so be it!
See a video of one wobble video and a couple of eye-witness, slip n’ slide pictures from NY Times’ The Moment Blog photostream after the jump. (more…)
Where have I been? Obviously not watching America’s Next Top Model, because I had no idea my favorite pink-haired jewelry designer, Tarina Tarantino, was on ANTM as a judge, and the girl who won the posing challenge actually had a photoshoot for TT. Apparently, they didn’t have time to fit in all the model-ish goodness and totally skipped out on the Tarina photoshoot, but Mrs. Tarantino made sure to put a few photos on her site.
Visit the Tarina Tarantino website to look at the pictures. I’m off to class!
Rumor of the year— no the Jolie-Pitts aren’t allegedly feuding again— think more along the lines of Vivienne Westwood and Queens of the Stone Age. According to UK gossip rag, The Daily Mirror, Ms. Westwood doesn’t want to pigeon hole her political protestations to just fashion. She just debuted her first compilation CD Catwalk Breakdown at the London Fashion Week opening ceremony, and has actually asked the Queens guys to sing a song she wrote.
Usually, I’m quick to dismiss the claims of The Daily Mirror, due to the lack of reliability, but this came from the horse’s mouth. At the end of the article there’s a video interview with Ms. Westwood during which she said, “I spoke to these people, the Queens of the Stone Age, and they said ‘Well we’ll send you a piece of music, and you’ll have to do it.’”
Where does this leave us?
We have a song about the 42-day detention plan for suspected terrorists written by the genius Vivienne Westwood, and a potential piece of music written by Queens of the Stone Age. Now, imagine if this song is anywhere as amazing as “3s and 7s”. I know, right!
Since Westwood says she “[hasn't] got the time” to sing it herself, she chucking the Queens collaboration up to a fallen through plan, but she did say she was looking for a singer, “preferably a young black girl,” to sing the slew of songs she’s written.
If only I could sing, I might have found myself a part of Vivienne’s inner circle. How amazing would that be?
When it comes to catching our eyes, and hearts for that matter, Diane von Furstenberg always seems to come out on top. Her Fall 2008 season was the perfect mix of old Hollywood glamour from the forties and chic international influences. It was smart, mature, and stylish as ever. Last week however, she decided to throw us a curve ball. For Spring 2009, her vision had an extreme child-like playfulness and was full of flirty florals, but the best part of the collection had to be the pretty flower princess headbands the models wore.
If I were to imagine the perfect headband, this is exactly what I would invision— an abundance of flowers, ribbons and feathers all intertwining with my hair. Its has a slight ethereal quality, but at the same time the flowers, leather strings and feathers make the headdress earthy.
Even with the very earth goddess-y headbands, the collection itself is reminiscent of something, famous 60s groupies and girl band, the GTOs might have worn. The dresses are extremely feminine and primarily diaphanous with a definite splash of badass.
Just looking at the picture at left makes me want to start singing Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer”, and frolick around my house in a flowy dress, swaying my arms and throwing peace signs.
This collection was my favorite from NY Fashion Week hands down, with the Marc by Marc Jacobs and Marc Jacobs collections coming in as a close second and third. What was your favorite collection from NY Fashion Week, and do any of you have any idea how to attach feathers and other non-bead bobbles to straps of suede like this?
Photo Credit: Style.com
It’s no secret how amazing Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2008 collection was. I’ve seen the lovely ballerina style dresses in almost every slightly fashion related magazines, but with these great collections people tend to forget their fantastic diffusion counterparts. Case in point, the fall/winter McQ collection which is on Net-A-Porter.com and has one of the most adorable and indispensable dresses I’ve seen in a while.
The gray ‘draped tank dress’ initially caught my eye because of the tied black belt. I have a tendency to loathe dresses that come nicely packaged with accessories, but I think I might actually wear this dress with is extra-long black sash. Something about it is very rogue-y and completely endearing.
Also, who doesn’t need a fantastic wool jersey dress for fall? I know if I had $585 to blow, I’d definitely buy it!
Last but not least, just picture this dress with extra-bright shoes, maybe even these hot pink Giambattista Valli platforms, and a heap of large bangles. This dress would even look awesome with some lace tights or maroon colored thigh highs. The combinations are endless, and my love is priceless. Swoon!
p.s. Don’t forget to check out the latest photos from London Fashion Week!
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