At Isabel Marant, Paris

How sick is that oversized silver motorcycle jacket?

Couture Fall 2012 Roundup, Day 2

Christian Dior

Well, really now, what is there left to say? Everyone else in the Fashion World has pretty much covered it. I found it to be magnificent, truly splendid. The clothes could not be farther from Galliano's version of Dior- there were no grand flower ball gowns, there were no over the top theatrics. But what there was was beautiful tailoring, silhouettes that looked back to Dior's New Look, and the definite Raf Simmons presence. He is taking Dior in a whole new direction, but a modern and beautiful one.

LOVE the dye!

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli may be the only person in existence who can mix red and green without conjuring up even the slightest notion of Christmastime. In his biggest and best foray into prints (read: florals) Valli excelled. His collection, inspired by fairies in dreamy woodlands was gorgeous, modern, and romantic, without being stuffy. A magical job indeed.

Chanel

I think the Chanel show was fine. I normally have and rave and rave and rave to anyone who will listen about Chanel Couture, Chanel Shoes, Chanel Bags, Karl and his cat, any Chanel thing, really. But I didn't rave this time (about the couture. I still talk about the shoes, the nail polish, the tweed, etc.) I liked everything in the show, as I always do, but I wasn't really blown away, and I also usually am. I did, however, love the fuchsia tweed suit, I am a sucker for Pink, any shade. I also loved the long, lean silhouette created by both drapey pants, long skirts, and longer jackets. I also liked the nubby knits, the soft color pallet, and the patch-work-like tweed. I could have done without some of the sequins, and definitely the silver tights. 

 

A Day with Donna

A few weeks ago I was invited to the SF Ballet's Annual Fashion Show at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco. This year, the fashion show was Donna Karan's Fall 2012 collection. And it was beautiful. I mean, knockout gorgeous. I was so in love with just about every piece. A lot of Donna Karan is a little too old for me, but I figured I could always buy now and wear in my 30's. Right?

I didn't bring my camera, because I thought it might have been indelicate to pair a dainty Miu Miu clutch with a giant camera 3x it's size. You'll have to pardon the photos, they are a little blurry and not as great as I like my photos to be, but I couldn't resist sharing the event and the clothes with you all. 

Oh, and also, I ha the pleasure of talking to Donna herself. She is the absolute nicest, most gracious person I have ever met. We chatted for a bit, and I got a big old hug from her. It. Was. Amazing.

Enjoy!

We're best friends, can't you tell?

Also, here is the video of the final!