In The Black

Are We in the Black?

With the economy in the red... black is the color for Fall 2009.  Black, grey, creme, white and brown dominated the runways.  Only a few color splashes were seen.  Zac Posen ended his show with red... maybe to signal the worsening economy.  Cocooning and wrapping affects were also spotted from many top brands.  People are hunkering down at home and looking for fashion to have staying power and structure.  History repeats itself with themes of heavy knits, layering and asymmetrical lines.  Not much is to be seen from accessories except clutches, totes, and a few headbands.  

Kanye West Entourage

This is from Fffound.com 

What a great image of true "street fashion".  The Kanye West Entourage!

Loves it!!!!

Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga

Balenciaga is my favorite brand and I just adore Nicolas Ghesquiere.  He is the "designer's designer" and is one of his generations most influential designers.  Here is a photo from Pre-Fall 2009 and also an photograph I took last year while I was in New York of a window display.  

Beirendonck

I found this amazing image on Fffound.com

This is one of my favorite sites for inspiration and influence!

Check it out!  This is from Walter Van Beirendonck.

I try to visit Fffound.com everyday... even several times a day!  

Fashion Week

Paris Couture Week - Spring 2009

During the last week of January the Spring 2009 Couture collections debuted during a weak economic environment.  The shows were elaborate and exciting... just what the fashion machine needed.  John Galliano created a masterful and brilliant collection inspired by both the house founder's "New Look" from 1947 and Dutch Master painters.  As always, Galliano showed his expertise with drape, silhouette and color.  He inspires the world of fashion with his dramatic designs and his wonderful personality!  Thank you John Galliano and keep up the good work!