Diane von Furstenberg—a.k.a. DVF—showed her collection today pitted against a backdrop of ancient ruins, with dvf etched into the stone. I don’t know if this was meant to be ancient Greece, ancient Rome, or ancient Egypt, but when the collection appeared, it could have been all three. She quickly flipped from togaesque draped, asymmetric silk dresses to animal prints (tiger, zebra) for chiffon shirts and harem pants to dresses etched with bright African beads. DVF continued the latter theme with a trio of bangles on the arms of many of the models, from the Vital Voices Collection of African Women Artisans—a neat idea to try now, in the last days of summer. Yet my favorite look wasn’t inspired so far back in the mists of time. She was also looking to the Pre-Raphaelites for some of her color palette, and my favorite look had been brushed by that; a white chiffon dress with dipping hems, the fabric encrusted in the palest blue flowers. Ideal for balmy evenings, to be sure, but also, according to DVF, for warm days too. She paired this easy, pretty dress with a white cotton tee, the sleeves casually rolled up. (Source: Vogue.com)
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Monday, September 14, 2009
FASHION WEEK: REWIND-DVF GOES GLOBAL
Diane von Furstenberg—a.k.a. DVF—showed her collection today pitted against a backdrop of ancient ruins, with dvf etched into the stone. I don’t know if this was meant to be ancient Greece, ancient Rome, or ancient Egypt, but when the collection appeared, it could have been all three. She quickly flipped from togaesque draped, asymmetric silk dresses to animal prints (tiger, zebra) for chiffon shirts and harem pants to dresses etched with bright African beads. DVF continued the latter theme with a trio of bangles on the arms of many of the models, from the Vital Voices Collection of African Women Artisans—a neat idea to try now, in the last days of summer. Yet my favorite look wasn’t inspired so far back in the mists of time. She was also looking to the Pre-Raphaelites for some of her color palette, and my favorite look had been brushed by that; a white chiffon dress with dipping hems, the fabric encrusted in the palest blue flowers. Ideal for balmy evenings, to be sure, but also, according to DVF, for warm days too. She paired this easy, pretty dress with a white cotton tee, the sleeves casually rolled up. (Source: Vogue.com)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
FASHION WEEK S/S '10: DAY 1
Day 1 of Spring 2010 New York Fashion Week brings, Ports 1961, Luminess Air backstage at Purr, Michael Angel, BCBGMAXAZRIA and Rosa Cha. Guiding us through is Simon Doonan of Barney's with his Fashion Week Survival Tips.
1. Bring food with you. As you know, fashion + food do not go together, so if you are looking for a quick pick me up, try stashing a granola bar in your purse.
2. Dress OVERBOARD. This is your chance to shine. Fashion is fun. Your wardrobe should reflect that. The bigger, the better, make a STATEMENT!
3. MANNERS. When not loving a runway show, its always important to compliment the designer somehow, some way. "You've done it again."
4. KNOW YOUR ANGLES. Pose. Pose. Pose. Be the model, embrace the music, feel the electricity that is NY Fashion Week.
5. DON'T BE AFRAID TO BUST A MOVE. When the music is blaring and you are waiting in line, strut your stuff. Remember the world is a stage.
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