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Gucci | Fall 2009 RTW

For Gucci Fall 09, Frida Giannini chose to go the 80s route, just like Marc Jacobs, and a number of other designers.  Each look was relatively dark, some with a touch of color.  There were some prints, like dresses in bright colored polka dots, or turquoise and blue stripes.  There was fur, big wrap around glasses, and metallics.  

              

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Raf Simons for Doc Marten

Designer Raf Simons is collaborating with Doc Marten to create this sort of "mandal" as Pipeline put it. This shoe is a new take on the original Doc Marten, with a gladiator inspired look.  They're quite interesting, and would you wear them? I like the first pair better than the second.   

Freida Pinto | Vogue India Mar. 09

Slumdog star Freida Pinto on the cover of Vogue India this month, seems fitting.  Pinto is wearing Louis Vuitton, and she just looks plain beautiful.  The whole cover is rich with color, and has a warm feeling to it.  My only issue with it is how she doesn't seem to be looking at the camera, her eyes look a tad weird.  But everything else is great!

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FIDM LA Debut Runway Show 09

Tonight, I had the pleasure of going to the FIDM LA debut runway show 09, which was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had.  In my future, I would love to go to FIDM, so that why i decided to attend the show.  All of it was student work, except for Leanne Marshall's collection, the collection that was her winning collection for Project Runway.  Just like two weeks ago in New York, FIDM did a tribute to Barbie's 50th anniversary also, with each debut designer creating a look for Barbie.  Everything looked so professional, and it was very impressive.  There was everything from interior design, costume design, visuals, and fashion design. 

Photos taken by me. 

         

Natasha Poly | Vogue Russia Mar. 09

Natasha Poly is on the cover of Vogue Russia this month, in black, wearing an adorable Givenchy headband.  The pink and black text gives the cover a feminine feel, going along with the outfit that Natasha is wearing.  Sometimes looking edgy, this cover is a good change and breath of fresh air for Natasha. 

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Goodbye London, Hello Milan

As London Fashion Week comes to a close, fashion week in Milan is off to a fast start, overlapping London's last day with their first.  The London shows offered up a fun and fantastical mix of clothes for fall, with designers like House of Holland and Giles Deacon.  In MIlan, things are getting bigger, with some of the bigger names showing, like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.  Be sure to check here every day for full coverage.  

House of Holland | Fall 2009 RTW

Paint cards.  That is exactly what Henry Holland's collection looked like for Fall 2009.  Everything was a solid color, none of his usual wild prints, or graphic tees.  This collection was more structured, blocks of color on top of each other.  Usual opening and closing model, Agyness Deyn, wore green to open and close the show.  There were still 80s references, like the shoulders on Aggy's green coat, and some of the flowy pants.  It was extremely simple, but the simple worked this time for House of Holland, and Holland's simplicity provided for a stunning collection playing off of Spring's trend of color blocking.  

    

Nylon Mar. 09 | Kristen Stewart

The Twilight Star is on the cover of Nylon Mag for March, wearing a House of Holland dress.  I do like the cover, and the styling is pretty good.  She sure looks like her bad-girl tomboy self, with her slightly disheveled hair and makeup.  The contents of the magazine look interesting, and it is guaranteed to be good, since it is their spring fashion issue.  It will probably hit newsstands soon.  

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Natalie Portman Talks to Rodarte

Read the full story at Interview Magazine.  It is quite interesting, Rodarte is one of my favorite lines.  

Statement Shoes for Spring

Spring is fast approaching, and a must have for this season is the statement shoe.  A platform, a sandal, and any shoe with color is an it item.

Shoes from left to right, top to bottom: Celine, Marni, Lanvin, Marni, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin