Movers and Shakers of The Modeling Universe: Jessica Stam flies high!
Literally and figuratively, Canadian supermodel Jessica Stam has earned her wings and is happily flying high on her success. In this fickle industry, she…
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Strange But True: The Return of Rochas! DVF Channels Wonder Woman! Plus: McQueen’s Noir Ad Fantasia
As we emerge from the month-long coma induced by the Spring 2009 collections, it is time to once again focus on fashion developments unrelated…
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High Fashion Hijinx: Margiela & Rykiel Anniversary Collections Inject Humor Into Paris S/S 09
What separates Paris from the other Fashion Weeks? Well, in addition to the City of Lights’ rich sartorial legacy and the fact that the…
Read MoreMilan Superlatives: Jil Sander, Versace, and Pollini Are Spring 2009 Standouts
The rest of the week will be dedicated to Paris, but below we spotlight three especially memorable collections from Spring 2009 Milan Fashion Week….
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Sassybella Asks: Which is Givenchy and which is the imitator?
Once upon a time, budget brands and high-street imitators simply chose to knock-off popular high-end goods that were easily reproducable. Classic example: as Louboutin’s…
Read MoreVideos: Milan Spring 2009 – Bottega Veneta, Marni, Roberto Cavalli, Fendi, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Prada perplexed. Marni went Prada. Dolce & Gabbana went demicouture. Ah, just as swiftly as the hairpin turns unfolded, Milan Spring 2009 already draws…
Read MoreVideo: Prada Puzzles Milan With Paper-Mâché Peepshow
Once again forcing us to question the value of the jolie laid in our wardrobes, Miuccia Prada produced another provocative collection for Spring 2009,…
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Milan Gets Wet & Wild: Burberry Prorsum Plays In The Rain, While Pringle and D&G Go Nautical
As Spring 2009 is already rife with nature and weather-oriented inspirations, it is no surprise to see water play a seminal role in the…
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Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon To Launch Clothing Line for “Cool Moms”
In a welcome move that confirms that even venerable figureheads of the indie music regime can make the inevitable crossover into fashion, Sonic Youth’s…
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Cynthia Rowley’s Surprising Modernist Shift
Cynthia Rowley thinks modern life is rubbish, but her Spring 2009 collection coruscates with a winning new simplicity and Jetson-lite charm. Last night’s Project…
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