Our fave Willyburg designers recently showed at St. Louis Fashion Week. Thumps up to the Brigaders!

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The fact that I somehow forgot to post Jil Sander’s Spring 2010 collection earlier is inexcusable, but look on the bright side, we’re that much closer to the gauze and linen goodness in store this spring! Overall, the line is relatively natural, encompassing earthy tones of beige and other basics. Sander played with cut outs and burn outs, mixing a fair amount of skin within a primarily tailored and androgynous collection. Loving the tattered, naturally worn out look of the gauze layers as well as the belting of oversized blazers!

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We have all heard about the day rock and roll died, but everyone mark your calendar because Herbert Custodio dug it up and pissed on it’s ashes.This may be the worst collection I have ever seen. Not only does it make one of the greatest rock bands of all time look cheesy and lame, but to say it is “inspired” by the band KISS is a complete understatement. This is the direct result of someone trying to be two things they aren’t, a rocker AND a designer.

I’m a huge fan of Karl’s work for Chanel, but when it comes to his namesake brand I feel we’re getting a bit shafted.

Especially considering the chunky piano-guitar player in the beginning. Seriously, no matter how hipster you’re trying to be, that will never, ever be cool. Also, did you see how Karl Lagerfeld walks out at the end? Does he have a joint problem or does he just enjoy make-believing he’s driving a car at all times?

The underwater world of Atlantic (what we all thought was McQueen’s inspiration for Spring 2010) took an unexpected turn…into the world of moths.

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Miu Miu’s spring 2010 show in Paris brought about many different patterns. From shoes to jackets, a majority of the items were covered in playful images—cats, birds, and daises to name a few. The motif’s transcended beyond the garments as details on numerous bags that also were shown as part of the collection.

The images all made a bold statement down the runway, but my favorite had to be the cat design.

Tennis is not my strong-suit, but it looks like it is Jean Paul Gaultier’s! Focusing on the preppy sport for the Hermès Spring 2010 collection, Gaultier showed several tennis tees and skirts that evolved into dresses, cardigans and flowing jacks and suits. Gaultier even threw in some leather , but let’s be honest, aren’t the fall colored chocolate brown and dark navy colors a little out of place for the lightness that is spring?

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With the precision of menswear under his belt, Tim Hamilton’s Spring 2010 collection was basically masculine with just enough skin to sneak in a sexy, feminine flare. Hamilton kept the color palate simple with black, white and red, allowing the collection’s variety to seem endless. High-waisted, winged pants, oversized cardigans, tipped button-ups, body conscious shit dresses and miniature tube tops comprised the collection, while John Lennon, round sunglasses and a head-wrap made for must-have accessories

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Branching nicely from her Fall 2009 collection, Hannah MacGibbon brought us some more relaxed, masculine, natural pieces for the Spring season. With a copious array of beige, khaki and cream colored dresses, trousers, suit coats and capes, the Spring 2010 collection aired on the side of casual, English countryside, with a bit of boyish comfort. MacGibbon traded in stilettos for some strappy, leather sandals, which trouser pants were tucked into. Disheveled, baggy and natural, I couldn’t ask for more!

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Miuccia Prada had it raining cats and dogs (and birds!) at her Miu Miu Spring 2010 show in Paris. Prints were in full effect throughout the collection, decorating several high-waisted pantsuits, severe collared button ups, cropped jackets and pencil skirts. Some pieces ever aired on the revealing side, allowing sneak peeks of belly skin beneath the layers of tailored suiting. Long, scraggly braids complimented the looks well, adding a touch of carefree innocence to the collection.

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Inspired by the craziness that is Los Angeles, John Galliano’s Spring 2010 collection was all things symbolic of the City of Angels (although the red lazer lit runway looked more like devil!). As per usual, looks were over the top, clashing, somewhat gaudy and styled to the max- an obvious addition to the Galliano family. As separates, the variety of beige blazers and jackets were staple pieces, acting as a somewhat stable basis for the collection.

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“I imagined a woman explorer who stopped in a Bertolucci movie, and I imagined her in these explorer-like military outfits from the desert, picking up local outfits and mixing them together in their own look.  When you think of the desert you think of sandy colors, like beige and gray, but then there is the brightness of the sun. In these times, I wanted to send a message of vibrancy.”

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Kris Van Assche’s Spring 2010 collection was nothing more than a few beautifully tailored blazers, oversized blouses, a-line dresses, trousers, band tops and high waisted skirts. Minimalism was the name of this designer’s game, but while garments remained simple, the leather shoes and belts made for enviable items. Totally loving the chocolate brown strap booties and it’s counterpart, skinny belt.

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Excuse me for my 90’s references, but Hussein Chalayan’s Spring 2010 collection reminded me of sexy and sinister Jessica Rabbit (from “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”). Blame it on those oversized, shadowy sun hats, but the whole collection screams evasive class. Cut-out suits complimented see through skirts and shorts, bringing a little drama back to the workplace.

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If I had to summarize Ennio Capasa’s Costume National Spring 2010 collection in 3 words, they would be skimpy, shimmery and ghastly. To say that runway radiated death would most assuredly be a negative comment in Capasa’s book, but according to me, the pale sheen against raw skin has a sexy, yet eerie, vibe. With a subtler version of the biker-chic trend, I’m loving the mini leathers as well as the thin, chain jewelry.

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Dries Van Noten went a little retrograde on us this season, settling for his safe, signature ethnic patterns and pieces that are sure to sell out amongst his following customers. Khaki pants and shorts, wrapped psychedelic skirts, sparkled and sequined jackets and relaxed linens comprised the majority of Van Noten’s Spring 2010 collection. For a man who brought us a very minimalist Fall 2009 collection, this season is rather surprising, but ask a devout Van Noten fan and you’ll realize he’s just playing it safe.

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It looks like someone paid attention in geometry class! Riccardo Tisci sent a range of Roman/Arabic inspired, geometrically appealing pieces down the runway for the Givenchy Spring 2010 collection. Hard edges are nothing new for the label, but making bold, zig-zags and subtle optical illusions pleasing is no easy task; this was a challenge Tisci definitely succeeded at! Completely loving the head to toe wrapped looks as well as all of this high waisted business!

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Marc Jacobs read my mind…I’ve been raving about afros this entire season, and here they are, right on the runways of Paris. Here is what Marc said of his collection for Louis Vuitton: “Street clothes, embracing the hippie-cyber, tribal-punk world.”

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Pirates are back on the Runway!

Shark fins, Disney characters, hula skirts and color explosion,  is what Jean-Charles de Castelbajac had served us with in his new sailor/pirate inspired collection.

I guess somebody has to keep pirates in fashion while Jonny is taking a break.

Gaga showed her love for McQ with the premier of  “Bad Romance” at the Alexander McQueen show..check it out in the vid…I have NO idea how those models could walk in those shoes! I don’t mind the looks, but that hair is a bit ‘Coneheads’ for me.

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Ivana Helsinki is an independent Fashion/Art brand from Finland; delicately morphing designer Paola Suhonen’s’ influential Scandinavian roots with the evocative memories of white arctic summer nights and the intense starkness or the notorious Nordic winters from her childhood.

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Wow….is the first word that comes to mind when looking at these beautiful pieces from Stella McCartney’s Spring 2010 collection. The colors, the ruffles, the designs…….magnificent!

An underwater deep dive to the mystical city of Atlantis…McQueen proves yet again why he is the ‘Queen’ (or King) of fashion.

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Destroyed, androgynous, matronly, night-gown inspired biker chic? Huh, well, it seems to me that Yohji Yamamoto had several bases to cover for his Spring 2010 collection. That being said, the biker pieces were safe, the shredded pyjamas, probably unwearable, and the matronly maids outfits just downright ugly. As for the hair and makeup, they’re just the cherry on top of the “I’ve seen better from Yamamoto” sundae.

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John Galliano travelled back in time to the 1940’s for his Spring 2010 collection, bringing some modern versions of mini trench coats and a hell-of- a lot of lingerie inspired pieces. Things remained pretty true to the Dior house, sexy while keeping classy and affluent. I can’t say there’s anything jaw dropping about this collection, but it’s gorgeous, so not too many complaints from this peanut gallery!

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Taking the shame out of those typically awkward morning afters, An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx played around with the sexy sheerness of underwear. By turning light and flowing slips into see-through pants, billowing blouses and oversized, masculine blazers, the A.F. Vandervorst Spring 2010 collection is certainly disheveled chic. I love the styling in general, but nothing beats the sheer pants tucked into sheer thigh-high tights! This I have to try!

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For Spring/Summer 2010, Karl Lagerfeld would like to take us to the Barn Yard…a giant replica of a barn was built as part of the Chanel runway. A threesome was also staged to make the show even more interesting. As far as the clothes, not quite Animal House chic!

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Balenciaga? Is that you? I never pegged Nicolas Ghesquière as a hoodie and jeans type, but it’s different, so I’ll take it! The Balenciaga Spring 2010 was athletic while retaining it’s shock and awe, classiness. While I’m not terribly crazy about the garments that resemble a child’s canvas, I am in love with the molded leather hooded vests and oh, those heels!

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Junya Watanabe  not only brought us his infamous crazy headgear, but a collection filled with the trendy menswear for women. Checkered black and white pieces served as safe, yet fun, patterns juxtaposed with Watanabe’s suits, skirts and tights. Everything was rather expected from a Japanese designer, but blowing me out of the water were Watanabe’s incredible pointy toed, black and white lace-ups.

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Haider Ackermann Spring 2010 felt a little like modern day military. Blacks, dark navys and subdued mustards comprised a collection that resembled army parachuters and front line soldiers. As always, loving the leather straps and angular, open front dresses.

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