Temperley Pre-Fall 2008

[Photo Credit: fashionweekdaily.com]
I like the first jacket. Nothing really new in this collection, simple, cute, safe. Everyone's doing that oval neck plunge this season and since it was clear in Spring 2008, a lot of people were taking on a Grecian influence, the trickling effect seems to be happening to the second tier designers.

See rest of collection: Temperley Pre-Fall 2008

Hedi back in talks with LVMH

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Hedi Slimane, ex-designer of Dior Homme, innovator of men's new silhouette is back in talk with LVMH after leaving LVMH's Dior Homme. He's also in discussion with other people, but it's clear he will be back in 2008 with his own name line and will probably show his collection for Spring 2009, which is tres exciting for the fashion community, both men and women because of their androgyny appeal. But who knows how his fashion take has changed his his sabbatical. Hedi took a sabbatical to pursue his artistic endeavors but he knows his heart is in fashion.

Source: wwd.com

YOHJI YAMAMOTO, dirt rich

[ 405euro | 395euro]
Would you pay over 375euro for an article that looks dirty or worn? This reminds me of how artists over centuries evolved from how a painting's worth is through its quality like structure of the body, the realistic characteristics like Renaissance arts and sculpture to the concepts that's put into a painting like Rothko's Untitleds and other abstract expressionists. Yohji is more of the latter. You're basically paying for the idea of the work, what it stands for, how it makes you feel, not the objective beauty of it (not saying that there isn't any). I wouldn't spend that much because I don't have that much money to spend on shirts; however, he does have this pair of pants that I like and would actually think about investing in:


[ 502euro ]

Pic Credit: Luisavuiarina.com

Dior Homme Spring '08

[ 309euro | 218euro ]

[ 289euro ]
These are three of the Dior Homme pieces I want from Spring 2008. I like the line placements. Kris Van Assche showed a blank slate basically for the Spring 2008 collection so basically what he wants to do with Dior Homme will be showcase for Fall 2008,which will be in January (SOON!). Though for his showcase for Spring 2008, he showed cased basic dress attire in a room, there were several pieces he also made for Spring 2008 that didn't come through. You will most likely see many of these pieces in the stores soon. One that carries them is Luisaviaroma.com (I posted the link at the end of this entry). You can see most of the pieces that didn't make it on the showcase on that site. Basically it's geometric shapes with symmetric placement; there are some things asymmetric. It's very now, but it's also very not me and not very new. I hope it's not to show what he'll do for Fall 2008. I know Hedi was great, but fashion is about change and I'm curious as to what change Kris Van Assche has in store.

[Photo Source: luisaviaroma.com ]

The Secret World of Haute Couture

I found this very informative BBC doc. on youtube. There's special appearances by Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano, and Valentino. It's insightful on the culture that's behind Haute Couture. There are six parts to it. I included the links to the other five parts. Enjoy.

The Secret World of Haute Couture:
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2008

[Photo Credit: Style.com]
First off, I just want to say Sofi Berelidze looks like Irina Kulikova. I love that underrated models are given a chance at these pre-fall 2008 collections. I also love how there's a certain politics in how you present your collection. Image and branding is everything. I digress.

Vera Wang had a greek-influence for Spring 2008 collection and it seemed like some of it slipped through and she pushed it a little further with the drapping. There's something uneasy, but beautiful about these pieces. I love the contrast of the second dress between the silk and the jersey. I love the earth clay color and the creme silk glow of the base. I also like how she's able to drap, loosely, but the figures of the wearer is still intact and not lost in the clothes. I'm looking forward to her fall 2008 collection, too.

See the rest: Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2008

Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2008

[Photo Credit: Style.com]
These two were the best from the pre-fall 2008 collection. What happened?? Everyone is going into the paint-pattern on a dress motif. I like it. I like how this color works, but I wonder what the new trend is? I thought Roberto Cavalli was going to deliver something better than his animal prints (there's one in the collection), something along the side of the romantic, soft, airy women like he did for spring (Roberto Cavalli Spring 2008). It was clear what he did with Spring 2008 was amazing. I'm not disappointed in the Pre-fall but I was expecting a continuation from Spring 2008. Who knows, maybe he'll have some surprises for fall.

P.S. I like the green jacket and the merlot paint color flower.
See the rest of the collection: Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2008

Bill Blass Som

So Peter Som was asked to be Bill Blass designer this year and his first collection for Bill Blass was introduced a few days ago. Below are some of the looks Style has provided.

[Photo credit: Style.com]
This collection looks promising. It's clear that Peter Som is well aware of the Bill Blass Label. Bill Blass is known for conservative elegance. I have a Bill Blass Jacket that I love because it just so comfortable.

The looks aren't nothing new but they are executed so beautifully. I love the simplicity of the cut. Bill Blass was one of my favorite American designer. I think his style was more towards understated, but powerful elegance (for women), which is why the shape are somewhat intimidating but still very feminine. I love clean and this collection is clean. I'm looking forward to Peter Som pushing the brand as much as he can in creativity.

See the rest: Peter Som for Bill Blass Pre-Fall 2008

Marc Jacobs, "No camel toe (Margiela)!"

Is Marc Jacobs showing disapproval of Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2008 collection. The left is a picture of Marc Jacobs at his annual holiday costume party. The left picture is from Margiela's Spring 2008 collection. Maison was known this season for sending his models down the runway with skimpy skirts until they started riding up to their waist by the end of the runway, revealing...the camel toe(when the fabric is too tight against the vagina). I doubt it though because previously in other interview, Marc said he admires people like Margiela. However, it's more fun to think he's change his mind and is punning on Margiela's collection.

Source: Style.com & Fashion Week Daily

Diabro.net = Make You Richer

Let's say you have $750USD and you need to buy a dress. Can you get a Zac Posen dress? Answer is yes. However, you have mutiple sources and most like Diabro.net will have the price you want and in your budget. Before you go looking for that bag you want or something with the big designers, I encourage you to look on Diabro.net first before going elsewhere. The stuff are real, it's just they do not inflate the price by over %40, which is what most sites do for profit. A prime example I found:


[ 1,049USD@ Eluxury.com(left) | 652.34USD@ Diabro.net(right) ]
The dress are the same (Zac Posen) but difference prices! And the thing is, the price you purchase at Eluxury.com is on sale. So even with a sale, Diabro.net still has the lower price. I'm sure there are numerous other examples. But yes, Diabro.net will save you money (if they have what you're looking for). So if you have $750, you can purchase the dress at diabro.net, but not at eluxury. AND you'll have leftover money to buy some gum. Awesome.

Photo Credit: Diabro.net and Eluxury.net

David Yurman A/W 07-08

I Love Daria Werbowy in this. Kate Moss and Natalia Vodianova are amazing too, of course.

gReek pour Rachel Roy

[Photo credit: Diabro.net]
So if you've been paying attention to the Spring 2008 collection, ancient greek is definately in, toga-style, but a little bit more modern drapping (duh). Rachel Roy must have looked over people's shoulder and realized this in advance, she's a greek admirer, or she was just a pro- at trend prediction. Either way, I found this dress on Diabro.net (awesome site, i'll explain why in the next post). I like it because of the drapping. I always love some skin, especially the shoulders. I think it's so sexy. For my style, I would remove the other sleeve because it already has the shoulder drape going on and I think the dress covers the breasts so you dont' have to worry about wandering eyes or cold wind if you remove the sleeve. But the sleeve intact is just fine. Another good thing about the dress is that you'll be in style before the Spring 2008 collections are even out. Alberta ferretti, vera wang, Hermes, etc all had some greek-inspired clothes in their Spring 2008 collection. ANOTHER thing about this drses is that it's only $278.50USD, which is probably/most-likely cheaper than what you'll find at Hermes and other names I've mentioned.

If you want to buy it click here: Rachey Roy Layla One-Shoulder Dress (278.50USD)

Loco for Pivo(varova)

So I was flipping through Harper's Bazzar (Jan. 08) and guess who I saw? Sasha! I love Sasha Pivovarova. She's an artist, a model, and a pretty young woman. Well, girl, but I respect her for what she's done. At first I could barely recognize her. She has such a distinctive look (and walk; I prefer her look).Jena from American Next top model reminds me of her a little. But no one looks like Sasha. Prada also, very clearly, loves her too since she's on every Prada ad campaign. But yes, it was nice to see a different look from her for a chance; show flexibility, which is needed in the fashion industry. Like Hedi (klum) says, "One day you're in and the next day...you're." I also had said that but for a different reason.


[ Givenchy | Stella McCartney ]


[ Nina Ricci | Valentino ]


[ Yves Saint Laurent | Chloe ]


[ John Galliano | Balenciaga ]


[ Lanvin | Hermes ]

Photo Credit: Harper's Bazaar
Model: Sasha Pivovarova
Photographer: Anthony Ward

Obsession du Jour: YSL Babylone Moccasin Leopard

I'm obsessed with this pair of YSL Moccasin. I just know that when i step out, everyone and their insides will want a look. They look so comfortable and I just want to feel them, even though it's calfskin and not really leopard. I wonder if they do one if you request it in leopard...Is that even legal? I love how the color description for it is called natural leopard. Ha! I can see these with a great pair of dark jeans, or white jeans, or gray jeans, or no jeans. Spots were kind of in last season but still...I want. J'adore.

Buy it here: YSL Babylone Moccasin Leopard ($570USD)

In God We Trust (our socks)

[Photo Credit/Source: Nytimes.com]
I saw these socks and I love the lock on the top! It reminds me of Gucci, except really cheap. Each pair is $20! Only catch is you'll probably have to dry clean them or wash them by hand because I don't think that lock is Maytag friendly. The socks come in black, white, gray, brown, camel and blue.

Contact store to buy: In God We Trust (e-mail, address, & phone info on site)

Thought I start out the Morning...

Steven Klein is so (homo)erotic. I love how the models are so plastic looking.

Be You. By you, I mean Tom Ford

The Telegraph had an interesting article today, "How to dress for the party season without much effort." The writers at the Telegraph always have a good sense of humor that makes reading much more enjoyeable. But what Giles Hattersley, editor of Arena, said in the article is so true. I hate going to parties and seeing people clearly not comfortable in what they're wearing, or that they're under- or over- dressed.. I hate when it's obvious they're only dressing up that one night to impress or to score, or to whatever. But there are some safe tips in the article that prevents you from over- and under- dressing. Giles mention a cocktail/party jacket, cashmere sweater, and a good pair of shoes. Each one should be at least $200 because it's worth it. They will last you more than a year.

Fashion icon Tom Ford may be the gold standard for how chaps should do evening wear - he looks like he was born in a dinner jacket - but if you've never worn a bow tie, for God's sake don't start now. Likewise, if you're not normally suited and booted, don't suddenly elect to dust off that Paul Smith number you save for bar mitzvahs and funerals and strut into the party like some budget-issue Thomas Crowne. Your colleagues won't think you're suave; they'll think you're an attention-hungry ego-maniac and post your style shame on Facebook.

Source: Telegraph.com

Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2008

[Photo Credit: Style.com]
Feather is in. Carolina Herrera is such a classy lady. I love how her hair is always sleaked back; her waist is always pinched. Feather is being used more and more lately, a revival since the couture days. Chanel used to be the only house known to keep a feather specialist alive and around, but with recent seasons, feather are coming back. They're not just for your fedoras anymore. I love the structure and sculpture of her skirts and how they look so starched. I can do without the caccoon coats, but they're still chic. If I had an extra thousand or seven to throw around, I would get one.

But if I had to buy one thing, it would be that white shirt on the far right of the first picture. I like how she's able to reference a tie and bind it to the shirt. I like the synthesis.

Collection: Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2008

Pose it like Beckham

Victoria behind the scene for Elle magazine (out on news stand right now). Some of the poses she was doing was fierce. She's not elegant but she's always on target with her clothes. It's like they were made for her.

I love that she's honest with herself and the readers: “It became very obvious from the start,” Beckham continues, “that I was never going to be the best singer or the best dancer or the best actress. I was never a 'natural.' ” She thinks about this. “You know, I've never been that good at anything, to be completely honest.”

Source: Elle.com

Balenciagsui

Roaming on Diabro.net, I was looking for...I don't know what I was looking for. Ok, I was procrastinating but I saw this Anna Sui top and it popped out at me. I love the color and the lace. It's not new, it's nothing fancy but that saturated salmon color-adorables(that's supposed to be in french)! And best part? It's only $91.59 USD! And then I was looking some more and I saw the Balenciaga Giant Citya bag for Spring 2008. I love the white and metallic silver lining. Tres cute! The bag, unlike the shirt is a month's rent($1850.47USD), but who cares! It'll last you at least a year and goes with everything.


Click to buy: Anna Sui(91.59USD) | Balenciaga(1850.47USD)

Photo Credit: Diabro.net