Paris Fall 2008 RTW

Some Highlights:

Christian Lacroix

Trend: Brights w. neutrals



Trend: Artisan Approach

Bang for Your Buck

The Clutch Trend - still super hott in my eyes! Especially when going out! If your like me you def wanna shop for an oversized clutch - taking the purse from day to night easily! With small clutches you can barely fit a cell phone, but now if you were to purchase a large clutch you can fit soo soo much more. I've tested it out and have several oversized clutches (a favorite steal is my black clutch for H&M = $10!!!!) - I can fit my ids, money, camera, cell phone, and makeup!! A fun new clutch is all the rave, from none other than the quirky, hott Marc Jacobs!! <33 it

Its super stylish and trendy, playing up the patent leather trend as well!
For $298 you can't beat this shimmer oversized clutch!

Je suis désolé

On my August 8, 2007 : [http://thefashionhouse.blogspot.com/2007/08/brilliant-disaster-when-actors-turn.html] post I did a little venting on when actresses or musicians use their fame to monopolize in the fashion industry when there is little raw talent. I vented about Gwen Stefani and her overpriced line L.A.M.B - and well today, I'm swallowing my pride and saying " I take it back!" Her line for this Spring/Fall 08 is sexy, edgy, and simply lovely! I cannot believe I actually like and love most her pieces!!

Check it out for yourself _ Its hott!!

Ethnic Rage: Its All In The Print!!

Ethnic Prints are all the rage this Spring

Here are some highlight pieces of the trend!

See by Chloe
Short Sleeve Ethnic Print Blouse



Antik Batik
Turel Romper

*Thinks Sexy Strappy Sandals, Big Sunglasses, and Floppy Hat!!


See by Chloe
Landscape Print Dress

House of Holland

Speaking of Plaid...

House of Holland RTW FALL 2008 line has some serious Plaid overkill

Check it Out:






* Note- You must respect Henry Holland, though, because he did start the big t-shirt craze for women, with those witty sayings like "I'll Show You Who's Boss Kate Moss"!! The shirts are hott and so is his muse Agyness Deyn!! True London Fashion!!

Refrain from...

The March Issue of Cosmo is Out!! And yess, Rihanna is looking smoking on the cover...check it out.

But there is something irking me a tad about one of the pages! They have a spread on PLAIDS! ...as if it were a new trend? Plaids been big, especially this fall ... seen on tons of people- shirts, jackets, coats, even pants. The list goes on and on of plaid prints. Unfortunately, the trend is tired and needs a rest. So REFRAIN FROM wearing plaids after this winter...i'd like to see minimal Scottish traits this Spring (no offense). so do what you can and avoid Cosmo's fashion tip!!

Can you say stole the show?

Some of the Highlights of the Herve Leger by Max Azria Fall 2008 RTW
[[soo hard to narrow down from 47 looks]]



*My ultimate favorite <333>

ReInventing a Classic : Hervé Léger by Max Azria

As the Tents opened early Sunday morning, starlets awaited front row for the much anticipated line from Herve Leger designed by Max Azria! Herve Leger is famously known for its iconic sexy staple....THE BANDAGE DRESS!!!!!! The house established in 1985, bringing life to the Egyptian inspired, ultra sexy dress. In 1998 Max Azria acquired the fashion house and in the recent year has revived the brand back to its sizzling status it once was.

Now as the curtains unveiled, the Fall 2008 line is a classic revival of the brand and the collection is simply Fabulous!!!! I'm absolutely infatuated with every piece that walked down the runway. I would've liked less feathers and less of a moulin rouge vibe, at times. Nonetheless, Max Azria did a seamless job updating the iconic bandage dress. Providing evidence that the best way to update a classic is by doing little to it!! Genius!!!!!!! He simply added some beads, feathers, toyed with fabrics, and scribble like appliqués to give a minimalist of updates.

<33333

First Look: Marc Jacobs Fall RTW 2008

At 7:17 the show started with Marc Jacobs addressing the audience with a "We're ready!" Quite shocking for a designer who is almost as well known for his designs as being infamously late to start his runway- and I'm talking hours late. Nevertheless, the show began in a NYC club scene, something close to home for MJ, with lackluster lighting and Sonic Youth preforming in the background. Unfortunately, the lighting lent no greater appeal to the designs; not much was to be said about the clothes adorning the models on the runway.
The collection seemed slightly uninspired and dull. The majority of the color pallette was grey, black, cream, and a pepto bismol pink. The Fall RTW line was overrun by hefty coats and jackets, that left the models shapeless - the coats belts were down to the hips (not flattering for the average figure). Nonetheless, Marc Jacobs announced "I really wasn't very inspired this season. I just live my life." Such attitude prevailed through his designs. He is just living his life at the moment, after a world wind year, it is beginning to calm down and settle (alike his collection this season!).
The line seems to bring us back to NYC in the 1980s, MJ's years. With big ostentatiously braided headbands and tons of grey and pastels, and a very very relaxed shape. But was the shape to relaxed? I think so, the designs will be unflattering to most women, hence it being a non sensible Ready to Wear line - the clothes were classics but a little to masculine. Marc Jacobs vague words describe the line as "Calm. Glamour. Casual. Beautiful women." The sexless and not so fabulous line leaves much to the imagination. Maybe next season MJ

Here are some of the highlight pieces:

A Foreign Affair

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2008 ready-to-wear line channeled European classics of the 1940s. Her fall line was well done; her vision led her to impeccable mixtures of textures and fabrics. The warmth of sweaters adorned the light silk and satins that subscribed to her runway.

Surprisingly, unlike her past runway shows dresses (the trademark staple: Wrap Dress!!) did not play the major role of the line. Instead separates dominated her runway. As models walked down the tent of Byrant Park it was quite apparent DVB did a fabulous job channeling the new trend of the fall: sportswear! The show was great, the gloves and jackets simply lovely!!

P.S. BELTS!!! They are huge this coming Fall to cinch you at your natural waist!!

Monumental Impact: Voila Chanel

Style, fashion, and design play a pertinent role in architecture and monuments. Such creative visions lead the way to the innovative designs of architects and inspiring works throughout cities and countries. Similarly, most designers seek vision and innovation too. During Paris Fashion Week such was apparent, as Karl Lagerfield erected a 75 foot Chanel Cardigan Jacket (as pictured at left) at the Grand Palais.

The Chanel Cardigan Jacket is the Chanel staple. Furthermore, it is the iconic to fashion! Coco Chanel's vision, the Chanel uniform, has lasted decades far after her death.

Karl Lagerfield's intentions were quite touching and symbolic. The cardigan jacket has lasted years of ever changing styles, trends, and fads; therefore it is the foundation of Chanel's brand and design. Through the popularity and eternal power the Coco's design many more styles have emerged. Hence, the Cardigan Jacket is the hub of power for Chanel!

Models entered the runway through a flap in the jacket. Lagerfield's inspiration for this collections was shells, he reminsiced of the time the idea surfaced, he opening a book titled "Coquillages" was enchanted the beauty of shells: there size, texture, design, spirals, ridges, edges, and intricacy. His inspiration is prevalent on the models, as they model styles on classic Chanel tweeding, alongside shell spirals, ridges, and edges.