Chanel Fall 08′ After the hideous giant bow for SS08 and couture’s 75 ft tall jacket, I guess Karl’s finally gotten it right with a dreamy merry-go-round setting. Yes, there were giant bangles and quilted bags too (as I had once predicted), but this time the iconic accessories are decorated in a more tasteful way.  It’s been a long »

I was a little surprised to see British newbie Jourdan Dunn on the runway for Prada because I have never seen a black model in the Prada show before at all. According to Fashionologie, the last time Miuccia cast a black model in her show was waaaaaaaaay back in Fall 1997 (that’s exactly 11 years ago) and she »

”Romance Gothique” Vogue Paris March 2008 Models: Sasha Pivovarova, Gemma Ward Photographer: Craig McDean The trouble with casting two lookalike models in the same editorial is that… we can’t differentiate who’s who. Alright so Sasha has sharper features because she’s thinner but Gemma’s cheekbones in the second shot got me tricked! In case you haven’t »

Hey people, I am typing this quick post in the airport right now— I am jetting off to Hong Kong for a 10-day holiday for the Chinese New Year… so please stay tuned, I’ll be back to give coverage on the fashion week.

                            Hermes, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent Minimalist elegance that speaks a whole lot more. Who says you need low-cuts or blings-blings to make you the star of the party?

While Gemma Ward and Doutzen Kroes have gone on that usual ‘modeling for leisure’ route after gaining success, Margaryta emerged and dare I say that she has a complete resemblance to Doutzen’s features with Gemma’s alien eyes. Career-wise, there hasn’t been many major bookings yet but more recently, she is on the cover of the »

I was surprised that this quirky piece is actually by LANVIN. Check out that little sketch of Alber Elbaz. How adorable. I also like Chloe Sevigny’s geek-chic look, complete with thick-rimmed glasses and ankle boots…. trend alert! This tank is now available at stylefinder for £150

OK, 1998 is not really ‘vintage’ but these are actually couture creations by John Galliano from exactly ten years ago. It was his third couture collection for Dior after joining them in 1996. Still as fierce as ever… rock on, Galliano. source: runwaym