This trunk show was presented by Boaz Mazor for Oscar de la Renta, Spring/Summer 2009 collection. In my opinion, Boaz Mazor did an wonderful job. He first started out explaining what a trunk show is and the history behind it and he went over some of the pieces that were featured on the runway. He, of course, had a model showcase the piece and he also showed how it was pieced all together on the runway. He is very detailed oriented and also shares information about the creation behind each piece. From this collection, I feel that Boaz Mazor featured some of the best pieces to show to his small audience.
(The above link is from the New York Times online.)
David Pogus brings the IPhone 4S to show and tell. There is a kid, who is the teacher while the students are the adults.
I thought this was a funny twist, to share information about the new
IPhone 4S. This was most definitely a very creative way of putting on a
"trunk show".
Watching Gareth Pugh’s Winter Collection for 2009 made me have goose bumps. This collection is very dark and somewhat scary. I do enjoy all the special features that were added. The music also ties in very well with the theme. It is definitely a video you cannot stop watching. Gareth Pugh’s collection for this season reminds me of Alexander McQueen’s, with the box hat and the ruffled flowing dress that was featured in this video.
Below the Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2006 Collection. This video is only the second part of his shoe. At the 2:40 time mark is where the ruffles start appearing, with long flowing dresses. At the end of his collection, there is a hologram of model Kate Moss in the middle of the runway, where she is twirling around in a flowing dress, which somewhat reminds me of a ghost.
Another Alexander McQueen’s show I enjoyed was his Spring/Summer 2001 Collection. I saw his collection when it was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this past summer. I purchased the book Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty by Andrew Bolton. Here are some quotes from the book that pertain to the fashion shows I have posted and also some quotes that I think give some inside to his thought process –
“In this collection the idea was to turn people’s faces on themselves. I wanted to turn it around and make them think, ‘am I actually as good as what I am looking at?’ The show as staged inside a huge two-way mirrored box, whereby the audience was reflected in the glass before the show began and then models could not see out once the show started. These beautiful models were walking around in the room, and then suddenly this woman who wouldn’t be considered beautiful was revealed. It was about trying to trap something that wasn’t conventionally beautiful to show that beauty comes from within. There’s blood beneath every layer of skin” (Bolton 142).
When speaking about the shell outfit, McQueen states, “My friend, George and I were walking on the beach in Norfolk and there were thousands of ‘razor-calm’ shells. They were so beautiful I thought I had to do something with them. So, we decided to make a dress out of them. . . the shells had outlived their usefulness on the beach, so we put them to another use on a dress. Then Erin (O’Conner) came out (on the runway) and trashed the dress, so their usefulness was over once again. Kind of like fashion, really” (Bolton 146).
“You’ve got to know the rules to break them. That’s what I’m here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition” (Bolton 30).
“My collections have always been autobiographical, a lot to do with my own sexuality and coming to terms with the person I am – it was like exorcising my ghosts in the collections. They were to do with my childhood, the way I think about life and the way I was brought up to think about life” (Bolton 142 ).
He was such an amazing and creative designer that will never be replaced. His collections were always a memorable work of art.
Reference:
Bolton, Andrew, Alexander McQueen, Susannah Frankel, Tim Blanks. Alexander McQueen: Savage beauty. New York: Metropolitan Museum Of Art 2011. Print.
Chanel also does an amazing job getting the views into the theme for each season by giving us the direction in which he shows on the runway. Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2008/09 Collection center piece was a very creative merry-go-round. Each model walked on the runway, each wearing unusual stockings – they were nude in the front and black on the back side. This gave the illusion that the models legs were skinny then they really were. Below is another Chanel Fall/Winter 2011 Collection show. This one is amazing using a winter-like atmosphere with ice. When the models come out onto the runway, they are actually walking on water, which represents the water that is melting from the icebergs in the background.
Last year around this time, must have color for lipstick was red. Looks like this color trend has now made its way to the runway for fall 2012. Fashion Snoops has reported that, “red will become one of the biggest colors for this season.” Anywhere from clothing to accessories, you will most certainly be seeing this color one way or another.
I personally, enjoy wearing this color when I’m all dressed in black. Wearing a simple little black dress with a red statement piece necklace just makes the outfit. If you are not a big necklace fan then try a red purse or red flats/ high heels. It will definitely give a little pop to your black outfit. Every skin color can look fabulous in a shade of red!
Walking around 7Ave, I noticed both males and females are using different types of backpacks. Most of the men were seen with, The North Face backpacks. While the females, were seen with printed ones. Since this is New York City, I did see some black ones. I also saw a male that had a skateboard backpack on while carrying his long board. The first picture (above) the guy on the right has a Calvin Klein backpack on. When it came to the females, the only backpack I could recognize is (Middle picture of pattern backpack) from Vera Bradley.
Printed Backpacks
Black Backpacks
The North Face backpacks
Many retailers are carrying a good amount of backpacks this season. I actually purchased a Marc by Marc Jacobs, printed backpack a few months ago from Nordstrom. When I went home to show my mother what I bought, she even went out and purchased Marc by Marc Jacobs backpack but in another print. Here are some great backpacks that are available online!
This is what I have collected from reading Eric Wilsons Blog about Michael Kors: Poor Man's Safari.
Trend: Safari
Silhouettes: Sweaters, Shift Dresses, Trench Coats and Desert Boots with open- toe
Colors: Animal prints
Design/ Detail: Torn, Ripped, Sewn in Crude patchwork's and Holes
Fabric: Burlap and Cashmere
"Jargon": " Just dirty- looking", "Hillbillies on Safari", "Show was in a way about Africa", Kors mentioned about "the Rustic Modernism of the Lebombo Lodge."
In my opinion, Eric Wilsons view’s on Michael Kors collection is over exaggerated and a bit harsh. Yes, we have all seen this trend before. If you are into the Real Housewives of Jersey as I am, I feel like this whole animal print theme kicked off when Teresa and her little girls started wearing it about a year or so ago. Now, everyone has had at least one item in their closet that relates to animal print. If you don’t, have no fear. Almost every retailer is carrying this trend for fall 2011. Anyways, back to my thoughts on his collection - I believe this “safari” look should be left in Africa and shouldn’t have been on the runway for his spring 2012 collection. You are now thinking that I am the one being harsh, but I’m going to be sick of this trend by the end of winter. On the positive side, I did enjoy some of his clothes that were featured on the runway.
I chose this Fit and Flare trend from Fashion Snoops. The reason why I am obsessed with this is for multiple reasons. First, this style helps women that have curves by hiding the hips and making their waists look smaller. Secondly, this trend targets to a wide range of customers. The below examples are from retailers such as J.Crew and Bloomingdale's.
The first dress is from J. Crew
Details- Button up in the front, A-line skirt, Belted waist
Fabric- Silk
Sizes- 00-14
Comes in three different colors
Pale Camel (as shown in the picture)
Dark Navy
Poppy
Price- $ 178
If you would like more information about this item here is the link: J.CREW
Second Fit and Flare Dress is Lafayette 148 from Bloomingdale's
Sleeveless Leopard Print A-line Dress
Details- Round neck, sleeveless, A-line skirt, back zipper
This season, J.Crew destination inspiration came from Saint Petersburg, Russia. There ads in their catalog for this season captures the Hermitage Museum, Spas na Kravi Church and much more!
Jennifer and I went to J.Crew on Thursday, September 8, 2011 to look at what's in the stores now. We went to their store located in Rockefeller Center (30 Rockefeller Center NY 10112). This is what we found are the trends for womens.
This visual display is right in the middle of the selling floor. The left and right mannequins are wearing the same floral pattern but in different silhouettes. The left mannequins are dressed in the floral skirt while the right mannequins have that same pattern in a dress.
As you can see, this mannequin is also wearing an orange top with the same pattern as the above picture but in pants!
Here are five garments that we fell in love with:
1. Button down, Long sleeve shirt
Silhouette - Feminine, fitted long sleeve shirt
Color - Golden hickory leopard motif
Fabric - Cotton,
Fiber - 100% Cotton
Detail - Long sleeve cotton shirt with roll up sleeves, button down, collaredneck. MACHINE WASHABLE
Price - $78.00
2. Pencil Skirt *Key Item*
Silhouette - Pencil
Color - Vibrant Flame
Fabric - Wool
Fiber - 100% Double-Serge Wool
Detail - Double serge wool pencil skirt, sits at waist with back zipper. Back vents. Fully lined. 23½“ long. Import. DRY CLEAN ONLY
Detail - Three quarter length sleeves with cowlneck. Hits at hip. 3 gauge knit. Import. DRY CLEAN ONLY
Price - $98.00
4. Corduroy Pant
Silhouette - Straight
Color - Vibrant Flame
Fabric - Corduroy
Fiber - 100% cotton
Detail - Relaxed, slim fit throughout thigh and hips, with a straight, narrow leg. Belt loops. Zip fly and traditional 5-pocket styling. Regular: 32" inseam. Short: 30" inseam. Import. MACHINE WASH.
Price - $79.50
5. Floral Dress
Silhouette - Fit and Flare
Color - Floral Taffeta
Fabric - Polyester
Fiber - 100% Polyester, 100% Polyester Lining
Detail - Sleeveless. Button front, with hidden side zip and chest pockets. Belt at fitted waist. Fully lined. Falls to knee. Import. DRY CLEAN ONLY.
Price - $228.00
Here are three must have Accessories:
1. Rigby Saddle Bag *Key Item*
This leather saddle is absolutely to die for! The gold clasp were inspired by a suitcase lock. The exterior has a back- wall zip pocket while the interior also has a back- wall patch pocket made with cotton twill lining. Also, there is adjustable shoulder straps! When I was looking at the price tag, I found another tag that basically told customers that this color may come off on your clothes. Oh no! The retail price is $148.
Here is more information about why J.Crew decided to create this saddle. J.Crew Blog
2. Pattern iPhone 4G Cover
In the store there were the two designs for the iPhone case. When Jennifer and I were walking around the store we actually saw lots of customers having the leopard case in there hands to purchase! The cover is a stretchy pull-on cover. Retail Price is $22.50.
3. Wool Fedora
I loved this wool fedora so much that I purchased it! The amount of detail on this fedora is just perfect with a grosgrain ribbon trim with just the right size bow. Retail Price $49.50
