With a few more Milan shows and Paris still to go, there’s only a bit more time to dream of spring 2009 before fall 2008 hits us hard! So I’ve compiled a list of my favorites from the runways we’ve seen so far. It’s New York heavy since these pieces have been rolling around in my head all month long. I’m not sure if all these items all fit into one wardrobe or not, or if this list just reveals how fashion-schizo I really am. Whatever the case, this is my spring 2009 wish list!
As the international fashion weeks roll out, we’re still processing everything we saw in New York – especially as a lot of it has shown up in London and Milan.
From bluemarine to seafoam, colors inspired by the sea are big for spring 2009. While blue and white are often used in combo, it’s anything but nautical – much more chic and streamlined.
Above are some of the more innovative blues we saw on the runways – from Jonathan Saunders, Tuleh and Peter Som. Tuleh took the colors of a seaside sunset straight from the landscape for his skirt suit and Som’s design captures all the colors of the ocean.
The spring 2009 Tuleh show was a real treat. Held at Martha Stewart’s offices, that venerable lady was present along with plenty of Voguers and society boldfaced names. But no matter the typeface, prints were the story here. Sometimes romantic, sometimes funky – especially in the combinations.
Video’s are so much better from the front row! Take a look at mine above. Also, I took so many pictures, I had to create a gallery.
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I happened to be in the same elevator with Andre Leon Talley and a bevy of models after the Tuleh show this evening (more on that later). Talley took notice of the sweet bouquets the girls were carrying.
“Oh he gave you girls flowers because you put on such a pretty show? That man has class. That’s beautiful.”
I also managed to tell Talley I looked forward to his column, and he was very gracious.
There isn’t a more iconic pair of shoes in American history than Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.”
And now, the most iconic shoe designers from around the world are going to show us their spin on the ultimate sparkly pumps.
For the 70th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” Warner Bros. and Swarovski have selected 19 designers to create their interpretations of Dorothy’s slippers to commemorate the event.
Sweaters, dresses, coats, they were all belted at Tuleh last night. The waists were a little high, higher than your natural waist, but without being too exaggerated. What was exaggerated were the 50′s full skirt silhouettes – to lovely effect. But make no mistake that this collection was decidedly modern. A beautiful strapless cocktail dress was paired with a long, slouchy cardigan and patterns, colors and fabrics combined to keep the look fresh and new. The runway was a veritable rainbow of sweaters, skirts, and coats. Shine is no longer the heavy patent glare, but a more satiny sheen. For pics of my backstage adventures, keep reading.
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