Rachel Pally creates colorful, sleek stylish pieces that are classic and comfortable. The look, the feel and the cut of each piece is so well-constructed and designed that the simple materials are brought to life. Her understanding of design is unquestionable. It is hard to find clothing that is comfortable and flattering and yet, Rachel Pally’s designs manage to accomplish all necessary components of sexy, fun and fashionable clothing.
Commerce has evolved to the point where consumers are constantly bombarded by options. The next logical progression is customization or personalization. We might not want to manufacturer the actual item but we do want to color it, paint it, de-constructed it, construct it…You get the idea, the options are limitless. This new dimension of the marketplace has affected companies ranging from Fendi to Starbucks. The most stylish of the customization trend is the Fendi Artist Baguette. This chic canvas comes with Pantone Markers so you can create your own version of what the Fendi bag should look like.
Visit Saks Fifth Avenue’s site to view the latest, fresh pieces from the Wrap Dress Queen, Ms. Diane von Furstenberg. Vote for your favorite look and enter to win a chance to meet Diane von Furstenberg in New York City.
The original Supermodels consisted of Naomi, Linda, Christy, Claudia, Cindy and Elle. They were only known by their first names. This exclusive group also sometimes included Yasmin, Tatiana, Nadja, Stephanie Seymour, Karen Mulder and the young Kate Moss. Naomi’s appearance on a Michael Jackson fueled Super Bowl Sobe commercial marked the return of these legendary beauties. Claudia can be found in current Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Salvatore Ferragamo spreads. Not bad for the thirty seven year old fashion veteran. Christy Turlington makes a beautiful colorful appearance in the new Escada ads. Louis Vuitton ad’s features relative newcomer Angela Lindvall, Claudia, Naomi, Eva, Stephanie and an almost unrecognizable Natalia Vodianova. Then, there is Kate Moss, who not even the most horrendous of PR incidents can keep down, appears in Donna Karen, David Yurman and Longchamp. Expect to see more of the Supermodels. The new girls just don’t have the staying power. They are young. They make two or three years of appearances and then, that’s it. Most designers don’t want the highly recognizable models, it detracts from the clothing so they chose young, interchangeable faces. Today is not really so different from when the original Supermodels came to be. They face the same challenges, making a name for themselves among countless other beautiful women. This goes to show how incredible the women who only need their first names really are.
Abbey Lee is a blond haired, blue eyed beauty from Australia. Although she has scored a Nylon cover and print ads with D&G and H&M, she is still just a little under the radar. She has an exotic yet youthful innocence that is quite contradicted by her suggestive, full lips and intriguing, come hither eyes. She is currently signed with Next Models. Abbey Lee walked in Marc Jacobs’ show (that started on time!) at Fashion Week.
For those of you who have been living under a rock, it is Fashion Week in New York. Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig put out another stellar collection from Marchesa. Marchesa, a favorite among the Hollywood heavy hitters, consistently produces stylish, yet classic, elegance. This season was no exception. Don’t be surprised if you see some of these delectable creations on a red carpet in the very near future.
Max Azria, (you know, of BCBG) acquired Herve Leger in 1998 but it was only until last year, when the seasoned designer took over the design portion of the uber sexy fashion house. Herve Leger’s signature look is the bandage dress. Max Azria’s vision was consistent with the foundation that Herve built but he added his own accents that seem to embelish the already form hugging wraps.
Seung-Hyun Kang or Hyuni, as she is better known, is the winner of this year’s Ford’s Supermodel of the World Contest. Hyuni is a 20 year old Korean beauty with a face that exudes innocence and the graceful legs reminiscent of a young gazelle.
Christian Dior’s 2008 Haute Couture is like Geisha by way of Futurama with a dash of 70’s modern flair. Or maybe it is what a lampshade might look like on a psychedelic acid trip. What ever this collection means to you, the clothes, the make-up and the over all development of the look is another breathtaking ensemble by John Galliano.
Most of the featured models on Model Mondays are up and comers but this week NWPosh Model Monday gives a shout out to an established catwalker, Natalia Vodianova. This Russian beauty got her start at the ripe age of 17 and she soon became the face of several major fashion houses. In addition to the insanely delicate features and symmetry that a geometrist or plastic surgeon only dream about, her svelte figure has already produced three children with her husband, Justin Portman. Natalia is featured in an amazing 12 page spread, One Fine Day, in the new Vogue.
