Archives: Posts From September 2008
Hilfiger's Take on American Luxury
By CANDACE TAYLOR | Thu, 11 Sep 2008 at 9:18 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: Trench coats and blazers dominated the spring 2009 collection at Tommy Hilfiger, which has in recent seasons produced a more polished take on Americana-inspired sportswear.The collection combined comfort with sophistication, with billowing, oversized ...
A Ladylike Touch Prevails in Oscar Show
By PIA CATTON | Wed, 10 Sep 2008 at 2:24 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: Oscar de la Renta did what he does best: ladylike clothes with verve — the sort that attract celebs like Jennifer Lopez, who was present and radiant.The evening gowns came in black, but also in embroidered bright prints. Day looks featured some muted ...
Kors Collection Goes Back to the Beach
By PIA CATTON | Wed, 10 Sep 2008 at 1:35 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: Michael Kors was all about the beach. From a black evening gown with a front zipper — which looked inspired by a wet suit — to little polka dot bikinis, it was a collection bound for the cabana. Stripes of wide and ultra thin widths were used on bathing ...
Kisan Boutique Fetes Sonia Rykiel
By PIA CATTON | Tue, 9 Sep 2008 at 9:22 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: The newly opened SoHo boutique Kisan at 125 Greene Street held a party to fete one of its key labels: Sonia Rykiel.Though the brand doesn't get as much buzz in America as it does in Europe, the owners of Kisan wanted it "just because we love it," ...
Major Philosophy
By PIA CATTON | Tue, 9 Sep 2008 at 8:02 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: It was half a party, half a show at Philosopy.Drinks and canapes were passed through the thick fashion crowd before the lights dimmed. The party quieted, but didn't sit down for the quick show of swingy dresses. Belted khaki day dresses and colorful long ...
Max Azria Brings the Fanny Pack Back
By PIA CATTON | Tue, 9 Sep 2008 at 7:22 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: Max Azria dared to go where no one but tourists dare: the fanny pack.Who knew there could be a chic version? Models wearing the flowing, drapey collection sported fanny packs that went across the waist and across the chest.Well, if jumpsuits can make a ...
Marc Jacobs Dolls Up the American Girl
By PIA CATTON | Mon, 8 Sep 2008 at 10:28 PM | Permalink
Excerpt: As if to counter the severity of his last collection, Marc Jacobs's entry for spring 2009 was a crazy quilt of extreme fashion. Ruffles, belts, hats, and bracelets were piled on each model. No one single design theme emerged -- except excess.Instead, the ...
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