The opera theme at the D&G show spoke volumes about Domenico and Stefano's attitude towards the future. The tassles, lace, bows and opera-print bodices sang songs of positivity. In turn, the audience gave D&G rave reviews and a standing ovation. Bravo!
“I want women to really look like women from today. It’s not from the past and not from the future, because I don’t know what happens in the future. It is the women of today who I think is a seductive woman.”
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Carolina Herrera - Backstage - Fall 09 MBFW
We began to hear talk of this months ago, but depite economic turmoil, Roberto Cavalli will be launching The Cavalli Card this week in Milan. This shiny, colorful Cavalli MasterCard will be in the wallets of top clients, who will then be eligible for VIP treatment at all Roberto Cavalli stores worldwide.
Giorgio Armani announced at his
...by feminizing one of this season's typically male trends- full, rich, chunky knits. Missoni's runway this season was positively dripping with luxurious cascades of knitwear.
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"I hope with all my heart that these pieces will be produced"- Roberto Cavalli, in response to his recent showing in Milan despite the prime licensor behind Just Cavalli, Ittierre, filing for bankruptcy protection (Style.com)
Despite the recent string of designers selling out, cancelling shows, and other acts of concession to the current economic state- Cavalli didn't disappoint and showed his Fall 2009 collection for Just Cavalli anyway. Whether the looks he showed will actually be produced is anyone's guess- but holy hell do we hope so.
The possibly morose mood at Cavalli right now in the face of current events was conveyed in the more sober palette of this season's collection; while the trademark outlandish prints were worked into the collection with typical finesse, they were more of an accent and less of a base this time around. That, combined with more architectural elements- such as boxier-cut jackets with rigidly constructed shoulders in blacks and greys- made for a more subdued but still very Cavalli showing.
We're proud of you, Roberto!
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The Spanish retailer, Mango, is about to get a taste of stars and stripes a'la Adam Lippes. Lippes, who had his first Bryant Park showing this season, will have his designs in 600 Mango retailers.
“I was really impressed by them,” said Lippes on his decision to work with Mango. “They’re not about copying other designers; they have their own point of view.”
Adam's brand, ADAM by Adam Lippes, was talk of the town at New York Fashion Week and can be found at www.shopadam.com. (FWD, February 27, 2009)
Adam Lippes - Runway - Fall 09 MBFW
“So, shoe me. It may sound odd, but I tend to identify the events in my life by the shoes I wore at the time.”
Charla Lawhon, InStyle
Vivienne Westwood announced today that Pamela Anderson, the face of her last ad campaign, will be gracing her runway in Paris next Friday.
Good thing she got her practice in New York with Richie Rich!
District L is Amanda LaMela & Nicolas Sera-Leyva
