Archive for: Autumn/Winter 09

Star-studded bash for Chloe store opening

A gorgeous gaggle of fashionistas assembled for the Chloe store opening in Los Angeles. The gorgeous party was hosted by Kate Bosworth and Chloe Sevigny who were dressed to seriously impress. After Phoebe Philo’s departure Chloe fell...

 

Paris Fashion Week: John Galliano AW09

You can always rely on John Galliano to bring some eccentricity to Fashion Week and Autumn/Winter 09 was no exception. One can only imagine his inspiration behind this show; I like to think a babushka crossed with a Russian Tsarina. Yes this...

 

Paris Fashion Week: Chloe AW09

This is only the second show for Chloe’s head of design Hannah MacGibbon. And she has taken it back to its dreamier days of Phoebe Philo. To when Chloe was girly, chic and had a grown up cuteness. read more »

 

Paris Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen AW09

Wow, in perfect contrast to Valentino’s dull display, this was a wow show. I never knew it was possible to experience fright and awe at the same time. read more »

 

Paris Fashion Week: Valentino AW09

This was a lovely collection, nice lines, a good palette and pretty pieces. It was nice, inoffensive, wearable and classic. There wasn’t really a wow factor. It was just all very nice. Since Valentino retired the design house has been...

 

Paris Fashion Week: Yves Saint Laurent AW09

I feel terrible to say this, even thinking it has got me all hot and bothered. But I was really not taken with this show. It is a shame because I adore Yves Saint Laurent and I do believe Stefano Pilati to be a design genius. But I was left...

 

Paris Fashion Week: Viktor & Rolf AW09

One of the highlights of last year was the Viktor and Rolf exhibition. It was a magical walk through the story of their designs and told rather wonderfully through giant dolls. Well this Autumn/Winter 09 show continued their flair for the creative...