NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: SPRING 2010 PART III

here is the third and final part of my coverage of nyfw spring 2010. i enjoyed viewing all the images and hopefully one day i can actually view a show in person, wouldn't that be fab?
? me

3.1. phillip lim- this show reminded me a lot of chloe and later on in the show a more easily understandable version of rodarte. all of these pieces were so well made. philip lim hasn't lost his touch!

anna sui- the collection was young, fun and exuberant. doesn't chanel iman (far right) look so brilliant in blue? she makes me want to get bangs!

calvin klein- if i had to define this collection in only two words i would describe it as rumpled elegance. all of the clothes were slightly wrinkled and thrown around looking and there were some pieces that i didn't like at all and then there were pieces with more detail that i instantly fell in love with. i'm especially enamored with the first dress from the left and the third dress from the left. i love the charcoal grey color and the beautiful twisting of the grey dress that is third from the left.

doo.ri- this collection was perfect. it's like it was made for me. one of my fave of spring 2010 fashion week. she made great use of grey and didn't make it boring but knew when to inject color. it was really all about the clothes and not the models. i can not get over the bright melony tangeriny hue of the dress to the far right and all of the beautiful embellishment and twisting on the other dresses. they are so perfect for summer and all unique in design.

isaac mizrahi- you know what happens everytime that i see a mizrahi show? i start out being confused, annoyed and vowing that i would like the collection, because i feel that in his show isaac plays around with so many different themes. then halfway into the show i fall in love and can't choose just four looks i want to feature. happens everytime!

marchesa- this show NEVER disappoints me. they did fail to deliver on elegant designs and class. my favorite dresses are the ones to the far left and far right. romantic, soft, and oh so red carpet worthy.

naeem khan- this time naeem khan featured a lot less gowns and some pants, and more short dresses and short skirts. lots of prints were heavily featured and of course the trademark heavy handed dose of sequins on each of the creations was present. even though busy prints were used none of the clothes looked tacky and i loved that the looks were paired with such interesting and girly shoes like chunky gold platformed peeptoes and strappy bright pink and black stunners. i absolutely love the color combo on the drapy floral beaded dress to the far left. i wonder what famous body we'll see that on?

oscar de la renta- i was expecting something more from this collection but the trademark stamp of sophistication that you get with every de la renta show was still there. it definitely had a more youthful and less serious vibe as oscar played around with texture and styling of the looks. i think i'm going to try out that braided bun hairstyle that all the models were rocking...it'll probably not look as great on me but i'll try my best to look half decent with it! :)

phi- i enjoyed watching this. i would describe it as a fusion of balmain, preen and calvin klein. lots of structure but also lots of play with sheerness. bondage inspired looks are still hot as evidence by the bandage dress, tops and skirts galore at phi.

ralph lauren- ralph lauren was inspired by great american resilience in view of a recession and tough times with the american government. he expressed this message very elegantly through this colletion. ralph does it again! i loved his heavy use of denim, he was able to make it look so expensive. and i absolutely love the evening gown that looks like light wash denim as well as the cutness of the overall evening dress that isn't featured in this collage.

tommy hilfiger- this collection was entitled 'beachside romp', inspired by the sophisticated beach dudes and dudettes who know how to soak up the sun and still exude sophistication. i'm loving those peeptoe laceup ankle boots!

stephen burrows- this collection surprised me with its' expert tailoring and great styling.

koi suwannagate- great use of floral appliques and color.

tory burch- sparkle + classic american shapes + good styling.

fashion notes:

l'wren scott- the collection was decent but i felt like i was just seeing any other collection that she puts out every season. most of the pieces were pencil dresses and featured prints she has used already.

threeasfour- this collection was really good and required a great deal of skill to make, but it featured so much sheerness. most of the models seemed to be walking the runway nude.

alexandre herchcovitch- i didn't like this collection, and it didn't help that the designer walked out looking depressed at the end of the shoe.

michael kors- he put out a good spring 2010 collection which i am sure a lot of people love, but i didn't like as many piece as i thought i would.

milly- michelle smith of milly said she centered the collection on black, but she actually used a lot of color and i still managed to be bored by it.

peter som- still needs some time to get his spark back.

proenza schouler- the collection was inspired by skating and surfing and featured lots of prints and green mirrored sunglasses.

thanks for reading and look forward for updates about london fashion week!

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: SPRING 2010 PART III

here is the third and final part of my coverage of nyfw spring 2010. i enjoyed viewing all the images and hopefully one day i can actually view a show in person, wouldn't that be fab?
? me

3.1. phillip lim- this show reminded me a lot of chloe and later on in the show a more easily understandable version of rodarte. all of these pieces were so well made. philip lim hasn't lost his touch!

anna sui- the collection was young, fun and exuberant. doesn't chanel iman (far right) look so brilliant in blue? she makes me want to get bangs!

calvin klein- if i had to define this collection in only two words i would describe it as rumpled elegance. all of the clothes were slightly wrinkled and thrown around looking and there were some pieces that i didn't like at all and then there were pieces with more detail that i instantly fell in love with. i'm especially enamored with the first dress from the left and the third dress from the left. i love the charcoal grey color and the beautiful twisting of the grey dress that is third from the left.

doo.ri- this collection was perfect. it's like it was made for me. one of my fave of spring 2010 fashion week. she made great use of grey and didn't make it boring but knew when to inject color. it was really all about the clothes and not the models. i can not get over the bright melony tangeriny hue of the dress to the far right and all of the beautiful embellishment and twisting on the other dresses. they are so perfect for summer and all unique in design.

isaac mizrahi- you know what happens everytime that i see a mizrahi show? i start out being confused, annoyed and vowing that i would like the collection, because i feel that in his show isaac plays around with so many different themes. then halfway into the show i fall in love and can't choose just four looks i want to feature. happens everytime!

marchesa- this show NEVER disappoints me. they did fail to deliver on elegant designs and class. my favorite dresses are the ones to the far left and far right. romantic, soft, and oh so red carpet worthy.

naeem khan- this time naeem khan featured a lot less gowns and some pants, and more short dresses and short skirts. lots of prints were heavily featured and of course the trademark heavy handed dose of sequins on each of the creations was present. even though busy prints were used none of the clothes looked tacky and i loved that the looks were paired with such interesting and girly shoes like chunky gold platformed peeptoes and strappy bright pink and black stunners. i absolutely love the color combo on the drapy floral beaded dress to the far left. i wonder what famous body we'll see that on?

oscar de la renta- i was expecting something more from this collection but the trademark stamp of sophistication that you get with every de la renta show was still there. it definitely had a more youthful and less serious vibe as oscar played around with texture and styling of the looks. i think i'm going to try out that braided bun hairstyle that all the models were rocking...it'll probably not look as great on me but i'll try my best to look half decent with it! :)

phi- i enjoyed watching this. i would describe it as a fusion of balmain, preen and calvin klein. lots of structure but also lots of play with sheerness. bondage inspired looks are still hot as evidence by the bandage dress, tops and skirts galore at phi.

ralph lauren- ralph lauren was inspired by great american resilience in view of a recession and tough times with the american government. he expressed this message very elegantly through this colletion. ralph does it again! i loved his heavy use of denim, he was able to make it look so expensive. and i absolutely love the evening gown that looks like light wash denim as well as the cutness of the overall evening dress that isn't featured in this collage.

tommy hilfiger- this collection was entitled 'beachside romp', inspired by the sophisticated beach dudes and dudettes who know how to soak up the sun and still exude sophistication. i'm loving those peeptoe laceup ankle boots!

stephen burrows- this collection surprised me with its' expert tailoring and great styling.

koi suwannagate- great use of floral appliques and color.

tory burch- sparkle + classic american shapes + good styling.

fashion notes:

l'wren scott- the collection was decent but i felt like i was just seeing any other collection that she puts out every season. most of the pieces were pencil dresses and featured prints she has used already.

threeasfour- this collection was really good and required a great deal of skill to make, but it featured so much sheerness. most of the models seemed to be walking the runway nude.

alexandre herchcovitch- i didn't like this collection, and it didn't help that the designer walked out looking depressed at the end of the shoe.

michael kors- he put out a good spring 2010 collection which i am sure a lot of people love, but i didn't like as many piece as i thought i would.

milly- michelle smith of milly said she centered the collection on black, but she actually used a lot of color and i still managed to be bored by it.

peter som- still needs some time to get his spark back.

proenza schouler- the collection was inspired by skating and surfing and featured lots of prints and green mirrored sunglasses.

thanks for reading and look forward for updates about london fashion week!

Ralph Lauren model Ubah Hassan models the latest pre-fall fashion in red

Photo: KAREN COLLINS

At the age of five Ubah Hassan fled war-torn Somalia for Kenya with her father and brother. They became separated from her mother and sisters, who went to Ethiopia. After seven years apart they were reunited in Canada, where they set up home.

At 17 Hassan was talent-spotted by a photographer in Vancouver, and signed to Click Model Management in New York. Now, at 21, she is the face of Ralph Lauren�s s/s 09 campaign. She has also walked the runway for Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Betsey Johnson, and been photographed by Steven Meisel and Bruce Weber for Italian Vogue. She lives in New York.

Being 5ft 11� is wonderful because when I walk into a club,I�m so tall that no men want to talk to me. I love that. I think, just don�t come near me. And I can�t dance if I�m not wearing heels.

A pivotal moment in my career was being shot by Steven Meisel for the black issue of Italian Vogue. The repercussions of that issue have been huge. It sold out everywhere and there were waiting-lists in lots of shops. I had no idea that people weren�t hiring black models. I thought the reason I wasn�t working so much was because I was new in New York and maybe I needed to dress differently or smile more. It�s sad that in 2009, after so many years of prejudice and war, some people are still seeing colour.

I get recognised by the oddest people. I was working in a studio recently and the food delivery guy stopped me and said, �Wait a minute, aren�t you the Ralph Lauren girl?� Then the old Indian guy who I buy my coffee from every morning was really overexcited to see me one day. He�d collected all these newspaper cuttings of me. I was so shocked that they knew anything about fashion or Ralph Lauren.

I refuse to work for designers who treat models badly. That�s happened a few times. They think they can pick you apart at castings but I don�t respect people like that. I don�t have an ego about what I do or don�t do, but I have to believe in a brand before I work for them.

I have to pinch myself every day because life is unbelievable right now. Every time I have a bad day, I just stop and remember what my family and I have been through.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Celebrities Wearing Ralph Lauren

Every celebrities have their own choices in wearing their favorite designer clothing (vetements de marques) such as Ralph Lauren. Let's find out who's wearing Ralph Lauren.

Diane Kruger wearing Ralph Lauren
Blake Lively wearing Ralph Lauren
Charlize Theron wearing Ralph Lauren
Debra Messing wearing Ralph Lauren
Angelina Jolie Wearing Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren for Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

Men�s clothing for the spring & summer season has made its mark with the presence of color that dominate mostly the vivid and bright. This summer 2009 the hottest of all is going to be the red colour which, as we all know, represents love and passion. This season brings a lot of chances to show your sense of fashion. Many says that this latest trends has come with a completely different dimension. They are very traditional in shape but very fashionable in look and color. Designers are paying much attention to every details and they have also decided to follow lighter tones like sky blue, metallic and grey because they are considered to be a classic spring/summer colours. So, how do men stay in fashion take a look on this ralph lauren Spring and summer collection. This collection will inspires you to play with your clothes. Ralph Lauren must be a pretty reasonable barometer of menswear's reaction to reality. Certainly this look is quintessentially Ralph Lauren. He sticks with what he creates best: the ultimate men�s prep look.

Ralph Lauren 2009 Summer Collection

Fashion trends are set by designers internationally and locally. But we don't solely depend on them. We also need to look around and see what the ordinary people are wearing. In that case we are on the position to plan your styling for the season either you wanna be outstanding or be part of the trend.

This year the Ralph Lauren Summer 2009 Collection is really fabulous! The collection ranges from Shimmering Luxury to Breezy Elegance to Throwaway Glamour - the common element is the color white, gold and black. Also, khaki outfits inspired on both Indiana Jones and Kathleen Turner�s role right from The Romancing the Stone film from 1984 with Michael Douglas. Baggy 3/4 trousers worn along with sandals. Cedar-coloured accessories: belts, shoes, bags and necklaces. Ralph Lauren's Spring/Summer collection 2009 is another must have designer clothes collection this year.. This collection was very cultural, and bold enough for any woman of any background to wear.

This season is truly a season of personal style and every woman is certain to find the right items to make her fashion statement!

Ralph Lauren summer line has a sexy blend of softness and glamour bringing out the feminine side in an elegant and sophisticated way.

Designer handbags Trend for 2009

Handbag is an accessory that must be practical and nice. It can accentuate the main idea of your image or distract attention from some imperfections of your outfit.

We have to be thankful to the designer today because they have created an exceptionally beautiful and stylish handbags for all purposes and the choice is almost unlimited.

This year 2009 the designer handbags trends is still bigger and bold. Why, because many of us women are on the go and we need a bigger designer handbags that can handle everything from our make up kit, our celphones and any other electronic devices we needed.

Many designer brands like Ralph Lauren, Chloe, Louis Vuitton, Hermis Birkin, and Coco Channel, DVF and many more are still ruling the styles for 2009. Classic styles never lose their appeal and the hottest designer handbags represent the classic lines from the past. This year every fashionable women not only need a beautiful look but also a stylist attire and a pair of functionable designer handbags that can carry all personal belongings with ease.

The handbag is no longer considered by designers as a mere accessory that can be included or may be ignored. It has become a fundamental element of a woman�s look. Its mission is not limited to practicality; it is chic and complements a woman�s personality and style.

That's why the trend this year, from highly practical huge totes to tiny eccentric clutches for evening wear. Every woman of fashion will be able to find something that suits her style and taste. Wide, very comfortable bags in all colors imaginable - beige, white, black, metallic, gold, violet, orange, green, blue, etc. � will be extremely popular this season.
These designer handbags (v�tements de marque) are intended mostly for everyday wear: for shopping, work, college classes. Thy are so comfortable and roomy. These handbags are fashionable and practical. I�m sure this trend will become one of the most favorite by all fashionistas all over the world. Designers to work with this style are: Dolce and Gabbana, Ralphlauren, Pucci, Balenciaga, Ferragamo, Givenchi, etc.

The Cardigans for Women

Women�s clothing nowadays are available in different forms in the market. With the growing demand of latest fashionable dresses, the charm of Ladies Knitted Garments never fades. In the past years ladies used to knit the garments to pass time. But in this modern day women find very little time to do knitting and weaving. There is no doubt that weaved clothes and accessories for women are always stylish and well acclaimed. Knitted garments have wide variety of style, design, colour and cut. However, nowadays, we can see Various types and patterns of sweaters and jackets are available widely in the market. According to the change in trends and season the requirement of women outfit also changes.Women Cardigans are the front open sweater and it is tied either with buttons or with zips. Cardigans are generally made of wools or cottons. Vetements Cardigan is one of my favorite fashion items, especially innovative ones that can be worn more than 2 ways. Ralph Lauren has many of those type of cardigans. V-neckline is popular among other neckline designs. Women who work in corporate sector or who are working women always look good in cardigans. Perfection is the key of such clothing that gives professional look to your personality. The variety of colours like red, blue, black, white and mixed colours are available. To choose a right outfit for yourself, it is necessary to consider some aspects like your body complexion, body structure, age and above all the ongoing current fashion.Cardigans have been around forever. So why are we still wearing them? Well, as far as looks are concerned, the cardigan have passed and still stood the test of time.

Style and Trends for Men

Looking good means more than having a wonderful fit body. It also means possessing a style that's all your own. Mens fashion can be boundless by applying a permanent and classic styles. More men today realized that looking good is a great asset in every aspect of their lives: e.g. for business, personal, or social. You can rarely see a men who used a non designer's clothes. Most men preferred a branded one.

Cuff, collar, buttons, placket-wait, placket? The world of men's dress shirts can be gross to its intended audience. Few men have the time or desire to understand the complex, the fundamentals, and the latest trend for menswear. In fact, men are among the rare individuals that confidently purchase garments without stepping into a fitting room. A medium is a medium, or a large is a large, right?To avoid looking hopelessly outdated, you might want to brush up on the ins and outs of current menswear styles. If the look is perfect on the runway, that doesn't mean that it's perfect for you as a complete copy. While you should use designer's best trends to guide your look and give it some style, mix-and-match your basics.

Use your favorites from seasons before for a more affordable style that's completely on-trend. Many men want fashion freedom, but what they want to wear is a big step from what they wear daily today. It is best to start slowly and build up to total fashion freedom.

Sizing has remained fairly standard over the years, but don't think that just because you have a slim frame a size small will fit you properly. Men's Polo Ralph Lauren shirts have two main measurements: the neck width and the sleeve length. The neck is usually the first measurement on the shirt label, while the sleeve is located below.

Unlike women's clothing, the width of the shoulders and waist are not taken into account. Additional notes on the shirt tag, such as "fitted" or "full-cut" identify how baggy or slim the garment is tailored. These notations will vary by designer, so it is a good idea to try on a few different styles if you're particular about how a shirt hangs on your body. Your clothes can have more defined style without necessarily having a logo on them, and when your pieces are subtly stylish, you can wear them more often. This is essential for those of us who tend to hang onto our favorite pair of jeans. A good collection of basics will help you highlight major fashion finds, and can give your trendy pieces more polished style.

If you love fashion, that doesn't mean you need to layer on the accessories. Choose a simple pair of shades, a man bag and a great pair of shoes to round out your wardrobe. There's no need for a watch, bracelets and necklaces worn all together. Don't try and make so much of an effort to look fashionable that you end up overdoing it. Keep a good balance of basic and fashionable clothes in your wardrobe like a Ralph lauren shirt.. As a rule of thumb, not more than half of your wardrobe should consist of trendy clothes, or worse, clothes that are out of style. Dress to impress for business or just a pleasure for yourself.

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