Monique Lhuillier was clearly having a garden party moment. With colors like red, green and rose floral prints it was a fantasy collection. The evening wear in the show was all about the drama. I would just love to spend a day lounging about in one her gowns, wouldn’t you?
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Alice & Olivia always has a fun party vibe at its presentations and the latest show was no exception. I arrived to the event space to find a long line because the doors had not yet opened. And who was behind me, none other than blogger dujour Tavi Gevinson. Come to find out she had styled the band and the dj for the presentation, and while she may have taken on celebrity like proportions in fashion lately she has yet to develop any diva-tude which was quite refreshing. I loved the show, which had a fun 1970s style, but wasn’t as literal as Marc Jacobs’ interpretation of the trend. And I love going to shows where I can afford everything, and fully intend on buying the leopard feather skirt.
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You have to give it to Michelle Obama–she has an amazing sense of rising fashion stars. One of her favorites of the moment is Sophie Theallet, a French born designer who was Azzedine Alaia’s right hand for over a decade. Her spring 2011 collection could not have been more beautiful–my only complaint about it was the space that Theallet showed in, Lincoln Center’s presentation space. Theallet showed a hybrid of a presentation and runway show and it didn’t do the collection justice–I wanted to get up close. I loved the Spanish influences in the show and that Theallet ended with her interpretation of a wedding dress (does she have couture aspirations perhaps?)
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Walking into Marchesa’s presentations is always a game–what stars are going to end up in what dresses? Sandra Bullock won the academy award in a one shoulder Marchesa gown earlier this year, and the list of celebrities that wear Marchesa for major red carpet moments goes on and on. The photos speak for themselves–tulle, beading, corsets, feathers, handpainting–each Marchesa piece for spring 2011 has a couture like feeling and is all about drama.
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Milan has been struggling to find its footing as a fashion capital in recent years, but that all changed this season. Acid bright colors, couture details and plenty of clothes that women would love to own rounded out the week.
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