So, the Twinkle by Wenlan Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show was such a success. I was beyond busy at the beginning of the day. I was helping check-in models and also was sent to Exit Art to pick up two models who were working the Ruffian show— we wanted to make sure they got to the tents with enough time for hair and make-up. Everything went as planned and the show started on time, or on time enough for fashion’s standards—only 30 minutes late!
Though I had seen the collection coming together at the office, I was so surprised how amazing everything looked going down the runway. The orange lips were so fun for spring. As always, the dresses were flirty, and the relaxed pants that I wasn’t so sure about were beyond lust-worthy. As the music pumped and my heart raced, my finger was clicked the shutter button on my camera so fast, I had no idea what any of the pictures would look like, but some turned out pretty good considering I was lurking in standing.
I ran around in 5″ heels the entire day, as I waited backstage for people to clear out so we could clean up, I realized my feet were in no pain. However, as I finally was able to sit while on the train home, I realized the painlessness was simply do to adrenaline, because the balls of my feet were throbbing. The pain was well worth it!
Slightly more free time, Olivier Theyskens and Christophe Decarnin have seemingly set my love of fashion week back ablaze. With a packed schedule, a repetition of accentuated shoulders, and constant referral to the recession effecting the design inspiration made the embers of fashion weel— a.k.a fashion monthᾰ love smolder, but where there’s smoke there’s fire and with some intricate folding done by Theyskens at Nina Ricci and a bit of Decarnin’s club kid and rocker chick razzle-dazzle at Balmain, I’m hoping to actually keep caring until the Chanel show.
Though Theyskens is allegedly (almost certainly) on the way out at Nina Ricci, he didn’t fail to impress. I adore the origami trend that has been floating around lately, and Theysken has taken it to the nth degree. The strapless teal gown literally made me squeal in glee.
A lot of the Balmain details made me think of the infamous club kids— I’m talking about James St. James and his cronies not The Misshapes and the band of merry hipsters. If the models had crazy make-up and neon 8” platform boots on they could have been extras in the movie Party Monster.
The outrageous shoulder trend was ever-present in both shows, but that, I can forgive partially because they were tempered with skimpy minis and amazing shapes at Nina Ricci and partially because we saw the trend emerge first at Balmain’s Spring/Summer ’09 show— who can forget those marching band jackets?
How do you feel about what you’ve seen at the various fashion weeks of late?
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
When I think of Vivienne Westwood’s collections, it’s more about the artistic nature of her creations and the subtle performance each piece of clothing puts on as it is swept down the runway on some lanky model than anything else. In a Ready-to-Wear collection however everyone wants practicality, and that is why Westwood’s designs can be shocking to the untrained eye, but I however see loads of practicality in Vivienne Westwood’s tribal inspire Autumn/Winter 2008 line.
Exhibit A: Very few people may be able to pull off the overly long braids, over-sized safari helmet combo without looking in the mirror and laughing at themselves, but look past the obvious frivolity and see the extra long skinnies and gorgeous cream jacket with just enough avant-garde added to the sleeves. It’s actually quite functional, and very few people would complain if they owned such beautiful pieces.
Exhibit B: All I have to say is, Bag. Sweater. Tights. Vargas Girl knickers. HELLO!
Exhibit C: This look is probably the most simple look of the entire collection. It is casual, but it’s exaggerated size makes it fresh instead of matronly. A little whimsy is thrown in with the sling shot necklace, which can actually be useful if you happen to be channeling Dennis the Menace for the day, or if you are going small (very small) game hunting. It actually might be my favorite part of the outfit.
Though the collection as a whole is a story, I think part of Vivienne’s appeal is that every look she sends down the runway has it’s own mini story to tell. Peep the entire collection on style.com and tell us what the collection says to you (or just spill about your favorite/least favorite look).
A couple of weeks ago, I mention Target was having a holographic fashion show. There would be no models and no clothes, just holograms. The only downfall is it was in Grand Central Terminal in NYC and most people wouldn’t be able to see it in person. Not even me; I was too busy to go out of the way, darn! Thank goodness for video sharing sites because now you can see the show for yourself.
While watching make sure to keep an eye out for the “guy” who chops down the tree with his ax (you’ll get it, just watch), it makes me giggle a bit. Also don’t miss the super-cute white, Erin Fetherston dress I’ve been craving since I first saw the collection. (The sound cuts out toward the end or something, but you can still see the clothes)
My Prom kind of sucked, both times. Yup, I went to Prom twice, and I had a miserable time twice. Ask me one day, and maybe I’ll tell you the details, but for now, I’ve decided my Prom wouldn’t have been so wretched if Betsey Johnson was involved.
This season Betsey’s entire collection was about Prom, and what a prom it would have been if everyone was dressed in BJ. She adorned the models in dresses inspired by every decade. Girls trotted down the runway in everything from fifties dresses with giant crinolines to a red, white, and blue dress commemorating 9/11 (she showed on Sept. 11th).
We couldn’t help but to ooh and ahh at each dress, even if we wouldn’t have worn them to prom; they were all just so beautiful. We were also really stoked BJ loves fakey flowers in the hair just as much as we do. More than one model came down the runway with over-sized floral arrangements on top of their heads and we jumped for joy.
All of those girls who still have a chance to go to Prom, this collection is a great place to start looking for inspiration, or you could technically wait until spring and just buy these Betsey dresses. Either way, you’ll be the bell of the ball!
Photos courtesy of NY Mag.
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