Falling for Winter Kate
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I’m not usually an advocate of celebrity fashion lines. Generally, I have trouble believing the celeb had any creative participation in the design process, while the actual clothes leave much to be desired. There are a few celebrities who have successfully entered the fashion world as designers, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen being two of them, and I believe Nicole Richie may be another name to add to the short list.
Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 accessories line was quite nice, and to this day, I still want the Starburst Star ring in cream ($45). After seeing the InStyle first look of Richie’s Winter Kate fall 2010 collection, I can honestly say, I’m quite pleased.
The line is inspired by the movie, From Hell— you know, the Jack the Ripper starring Johnny Depp that I’ve seen more times than I’m willing to admit— and the inspiration is quite evident in very dandy vests and capes.
However, it is the more bohemian pieces— those truer to the Nicole Richie essence— I like the most, including the very flowy, sexy, sheer and red shirtdress.
Nothing in the collection is groundbreaking, but sometimes, a good label just needs to be wearable, and more to the point saleable, both of which describe the Winter Kate fall 2010 collection.
