I must admit I feel a little out of the loop. After reading October’s Elle, featuring one of several covers of Jennifer Lopez, I found myself gravitating towards a feature called, “Chain Gang.” Several pieces by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy were highlighted and I became interested… After reviewing his past collections, I am a fan. The man is a genius with a capital G. Naughty, Nice, Nude… The man masterfully captures it all.
One major trend seen on the New York Fashion week was the one shoulder, asymmetrical cut. This look could be seen on nearly all of the fashion shows which is quite surprising (and disturbing if you like your sleeves to match). Some designers took a Grecian approach (see Temperley London) while other went 70’s Retro (Halston) while others still did ghetto fab or fabulosity (Kimmora’s word du jour). Chris Benz created a modern, stylized one shoulder look and a romantic, soft pink version, as well. Monique Lhuillier also created a modern look… but Lhuillier’s was more grown up. Although, ML’s red, singular, poofy sleeve was slightly reminiscent of Working Girl.
Sex on a stick… I never really understood what that saying meant but I know that it means something or someone is tres sexy. Herve Leger’s Spring 2009 show truly captures this saying and conjures the golden days of the uber sexy Gianni Versace’s collections. Unfortunately, I did not see the show live but watching the slides of the show proved each vision was better than the next. I cannot say enough about Max Azria and the tremendous, visionary direction he has taken with Herve Leger.
Most savvy shoppers know the famous Nordstroms’ Anniversary is going on until August 4th. I visited on Day 2 of the Sale and it was pretty picked through. Needless to say, an Anniversary Sale shopping experience gone bust, so sad… There were really only a few items that piqued my interest, the See by Chloe Daytripper bag and the Tahari All Weather Belted Trench.
Purple is so hot right now, it’s not even funny. It is everywhere, even fingernails. Chanel’s new nail colors, named in reference to their new boutique on Robertsons Boulevard, are bright, colorful and oh, so fun! Rodeo Drive is a beautiful shade of purple, while bright pink Melrose, yellow L.A. Sunrise and L.A. Sunset, a fun tangerine, round out the collection. Extremely similar are Essie’s Neon Collection, versions based on the same bright palette of purple, pink, yellow and orange. Essie’s take on purple is called Bermuda Shorts while yellow takes the name Bermuda Pants, orange is called Mini Shorts and pink goes by the name Short Shorts.
Back in March, NWPosh wrote about 17 year old Toni Garrn and her quick rise to fame as Calvin Klein’s main girl. Well, there was another girl, too. Suvi Koponen was also picked by Klein to represent his line. For unknown reasons, Garrn has been bumped from top model to CK Jeans co-model with Ali Stephens and Suvi is now the face of Klein’s Spring campaign. Clearly, Klein knows his business, making house hold names out of Kate Moss and Natalia Vodianova, but Garrn’s innocent, expressive, clean face seems to represent the Klein’s ideals far more than Suvi’s slightly mundane face.
James Nares’ work appears initially simplistic, his thick, yearning brush stokes swirling and careening on a basic canvas. Yet, there is something entirely more artistic and entirely less simplistic about the colors, the conjured textures and internal aspects of Nares’ strokes. James Nare is a featured artist at the Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York.
Not that LiLo has been giving any lately (Hello, saMANtha) but a certain act is referred to in one of Lohan’s leggings from her line, called “Mr. President.” First of all, aren’t leggings on their way out? Haven’t they been on their way out for a while now? Speaking of Out…Lindsey, what do you say? Secondly, the line developed by Lohan is horrendous with a capital H. Two of my favorites and by favorites, I mean the worst of the worst, are featured below. If you wipe your a*& with hundred dollar bills and feel like wasting a few more, Lohan’s line is sold at www.ShopIntiution.com. The line is called 6126 after Marilyn Monroe’s birthday. All I can say is Wow!
Word is Arelenis Sosa has been approached to be the new face of Lancome. For those keeping track, it has been mere months since the phenom that is Arlenis entered the world of fashion. Lancome seems to prefer variety in the faces they select for their brand, unlike other brands, who stick with one representative or face for several years. Isabella Rosselini had one of the longest stints as Lancome’s face. Previous faces include Daria Werbowy, Kate Winslet, Rosselini’s daughter Electra, Uma Thurman and Devon Aoki.
Dear NWPosh,
You must help me! It started out innocently enough, I treated myself to a very expensive pair of Louboutins. They were the best shoes ever. So I decided I needed another pair. One pair has turned into 75 pairs over the last six months. I am addicted to really, really nice shoes. I can’t seem to stop buying them. And I can’t stop thinking about shoes. After I buy a pair, I immediately find another pair to lust after. What is wrong with me? What do I do? I have to stop. I spend whole pay checks on shoes. Help!
Sincerely,
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes…
