Edited by Jessica Lapidos
The sunglasses I wore all winter* have taken a break. Literally, they broke in my pocket. Sad, and a reminder to always use a case. With a heavy heart and eyes on the horizon, I spent the day compiling the 20 shadiest shades of the season for me, and for you.
Edited by Saynt
Aloha Rag is hosting a massive 40% – 70% off sale on all Fall/Winter merchandise in their store.
Edited by Kirby Marzec
It goes without saying that there were some over the top, oddball looks on the runways during the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion week. Here’s the ten not so “ready to wear” looks of the season:
1) Alexandre Herchcovitch
2) Anna Sui
3) Charles Anastase
4) Danielle Scutt
5) Kinder Aqqugini
6) Marc Jacobs
7) Rodarte
8) Vivienne Westwood Red Label
9) Mary Katrantzou
10) Louise Goldin
All images via Style.
Edited by Kirby Marzec
One would think that a designer in his tenth season would progressively get better, and at this point, maybe show some of the best work of his career. Not for Charles Anastase. Is it just me or did Mr. Anastase relapse to remedial design school for his Spring 2010 collection? Garments were baggy and seemingly craft-like, looking as if they had been thrown together with a bit of glue and tape in a matter of minutes. Yes, things look girly, but they also look like a kindergarten school project. Intuitive theme, but this work just doesn’t translate on the runway.
GALLERY: RUNWAY: Charles Anastase Women’s, Spring/Summer 2010
Thanks Style!
Edited by Corey Moran
The predominantly women’s wear brand designer Charles Anastase featured a limited number of men’s looks in his show this year,but what he did offer was quite the treat. The collection featured some down right rocker fashions, including a solid mix of plaids and leather.
Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Charles Anastase Fall 2009 Collection
Courtesy of: Style.com
Edited by Kirby Marzec
December. The month to sing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and do some major Christmas damage. With the current economic state taking a toll on numerous boutiques throughout the New York area, Linda Dresner, the phenomenal Park Avenue boutique, will join the many folding businesses as they will close shop next month. December isn’t so wonderful anymore, now is it? It was Dresner who brought couture labels like Comme des Garcons, Chloe, Charles Anastase and John Galliano to the Upper East Side nearly 20 years back. The failing fashion industry was best summarized by Dresner herself:
“There’s too much of everything right now. Would I open a store in New York today? No. Retailing has to be reconsidered. It’s become a commodity that’s less creative. There’s too many stores selling the same kind of merchandise and it’s not as beautifully chosen. It’s ruined the enthusiasm for fashion.”
Basically, boutiques need to be unique in order to survive. If four shops on Bleecker, within a three block radius, carry the same Jill Sander coat, of course shops aren’t going to make any money! Customers could use an incentive every now and then too.
So long, Linda Dresner, we’re sad to see you go.
Thanks Fashionista!
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Marc Jacobs Spring 2009.
Charles Anastase Spring 2009.
Straw on the street.
Move over Mary Poppins! You may think it was this nanny who started the straw hat trend, but if you took your medicine correctly, you would know it was none other than fashion legend Coco Chanel! For those of you who watched the recent Coco Chanel Lifetime film, you saw hundreds of hat designs, many of them straw hats. Let’s be honest, who else did we expect to craft such dramatic fashion accessories from barnyard food?
This coming Spring season, straw hats are making a comeback! First seen during New York Fashion Week by Marc Jacobs and Charles Anastase, straw hats add a bit of mystery and sex appeal to the innocent girl in the sundress. Dramatically tip the straw hat to the side and we’re in business! For now, keep that head warm with a nice wool beret or a fitted cloche, but come Spring 2009…slap on the straw!
Thanks for the photos STYLE and Facehunter!
