All the more reason to go crazy over Rad Hournai’s Spring 2010 collection, here’s some proof that his most recent work is entirely versatile! I was lucky enough to attend Hournai’s show at Milk Studios this past Fashion Week, but I’m sure I’m not the only one who left wondering if the zippers were just detailing or if they actually unzipped! Wonder no more, because we’ve got photos to prove that several of these pieces are transformable, giving you several versions in one! Amazing!

Our friends at Women’s Mafia hosted a pretty “killer” event during Fashion Week. Complete with a roof-top runway show featuring some of New York’s hottest new designers, Marcy Clark and her brigade of socialites helped kick-off Fashion Week in class and style:

Check out Women’s Mafia here!

Some great pics from behind the scenes at Fashion Week…

The shows are over and Sessilee is ready for Lincoln.

Page Six is reporting that Lindsay Lohan continued to act like a diva at the G-Star show. After refusing to pose for photos, the attention craving star began throwing other celebrities seating cards on the floor. Juliette Lewis, Christian Siriano and Taylor Momsen were all in Lindsay’s path of front row stardom. Front row is pretty good for a girl who’s “largely unemployed”, unless you count being a diva a  job.

SOURCE: Page Six

SIMON’S TIPS:

Tip Number 1: Wearing insane makeup, crazy garish accessories, and demented outfits to fashion week is a really horrible idea… unless you want to get your picture taken continuously and have a wild and fabulous time.

Tip Number 2: Think you might have what it takes to be a supermodel?  There’s only one way to find out: hop on the runway for the finale and start working all your angles!

Tip Number 3: Hated the show but not sure what to say?  Simply barge backstage, air kiss the designer and shout, “You’ve done it again!”  It works either way.

Tip Number 4: Bring buckets of food.  If they eat hot dogs at football games there’s no reason why you cannot scarf down a tuna-melt at a fashion show.

Tip Number 5: If you are enjoying the music at a show feel free to sing along loudly…and bust a move.

Also, be sure to check the amazing window displays at W Hotel in Union Square location that Simon Doonan designed himself! I know this seems a bit overwhelming, but W guests in cities where there are Barneys locations will receive exclusive perks! Complimentary bellinis and discounts will be given when they shop at Barneys New York and Barneys Co Op stores through October.

For more on all the amazing deals check out the W Hotel website!

Literally the best show I have ever been to! Odyn Vovk held a super Gothic, super cool show at NYC’s St. Marks Church last night and boy am I glad I was invited. The collection is very goth metal, and the heavy guitar riffing music helped to create the perfect badass runway show. The show has inspired me to go back to my high school days when I was really into heavy metal and rock and roll (still am but I was obsessed then), but only this time much more chic and high fashion.

PS I think it is quite obvious that black is also the color for Spring too, no signs of color here.

Thanks to Flip for the amazing camera. Be sure to check out the Flip website to grab your own camera.

You won’t attend a Fashion Week Party crazier than this one! People will be everywhere, in some of the most amazing outfits as well. The flyer covers all the info, so check it out then head over to CultIndie to RSVP!

Oh, why, hello there Fashion Week! So nice of you to creep your way through the summer and bite me in the ass! Yes friends, it all begins tomorrow. If you’ve got yourself some show invites, let me be the first Fashion Week rookie to tell you that you’re in for the most fantastic ride of your life. Lots of waiting. Lots of standing. Hundreds of people who look 10x more fabulous than you. Self proclaimed “models” who try and bride their way inside the tents. You’re going to be exhausted and most likely annoyed, but as soon as the lights cut, music blares and the first household name beanpole hits the catwalk, you’re going to be mesmerized.

But just because you’ve got an intricate outfit to pick out and some super high heels to walk in doesn’t mean you’re the only stressed out Madonna in Bryant Park. No way, these folks have got you beat. Enjoy a little pre-show drama!:

Thanks Fashionologie! For the complete list of designers showing at Spring 2010 Fashion Week, Check out Mercedes-Benz here!

I’m always surprised at how busy and nutty-acting everyone gets during Fashion Week prep. Everyone is in a huff. I’ve seen a lot of models in Soho, they’re almost all in huffs. Except for the “It” models, you know like Ash and Jethro. I bet they’re never in anything like a huff, they’re only in magazines. Is Cole Mohr still “It”?

Anyway, I got invited to the model casting for Duckie Brown. It made me feel a little special, but whenever I told anyone they sort of laughed. Everyone thought I was trying out to be a model, I wasn’t. Duckie wanted me there to cast models, and pretend to DJ. I really like pretending.

It was self-defeating though. The casting, I mean.  I was the short, pasty, black-clad kid with grandma glasses and bad hair. Everyone around me was 6 foot tall, healthy, fit, and beautiful. It was awful, and amazing. Amazing because they were changing and naked and trying on great clothes.

Two boys I party with came on a go-see. Is that an official term? Go-see? Or did Tyra make that up for America’s Next Top Model? But, right, Jace and Harvey came on a go-see. It was nice seeing them out and about during the day. And I think both of them were cast, because they have amazing walks and are so handsome.

Oh. Did anyone see that Craiglist missed connection from Tuesday? A friend posted it to my Facebook. I think someone I know, a boy, gave a man a blowjob at the Box while his girlfriend watched. It all happened on the balcony, I mean, I must have been a few feet away. Was it you? Tell me the truth. I need the scoop.

I think it’s a good nightlife when things like this can still happen. It reminds me of Studio 54.

It’s so sad that the Ruff Club is ending. I don’t know what else to say. It’s the end of an era, or something. There’s a rumor that Peaches Geldof and Jethro Cave will be there. That they’re going to DJ. I love Nick Cave, and his son Jethro is amazing. I didn’t know that Peaches is still around. Can I have her job? What is her job?

P.S.

I forgot to mention I met Christopher Sauve and Julia Frakes yesterday while creeping Soho with Alex. Chris was the nicest, like so pleasant. Julia was a button, but I kind of think I squeezed her hand too hard. Alex thought her pants were a great Beacon’s find, but of course they were Erin Wasson. Nicollette said Julia was a downtown luminary.

I guess she must be if she’s curating a collection at Screaming Mimi’s for Fashion’s Night Out. I’m jealous, wish I was curating a collection.

Did you know that even the Disney Channel changes its New York programming before and during Fashion Week? I told you, nutty-acting. Everyone.

A representative from Women modeling agency recently confirmed that the pregnant 19-year-old model, Jourdan Dunn, will be sitting out of this Fashion Week. It looks like the baby bump just won’t cut it on the runway.

Thanks NY Mag!

Move over for Ms. Kardashian! In preparation for NY Fashion Week, the folks at OK magazine named Kim Kardashian beauty editor. Kim is expected to go backstage at the shows to film behind the scenes videos in addition to writing a few columns.

LINKAGE: Spoiled Pretty

I’m going to be honest, I wasn’t really getting my usual excited feeling about Fashion Week until I saw this flyer in my inbox today (which nearly resulted in me passing out in pure excitement at my desk)! This is going to be THE party to be at for Fashion Week! For more details check out the RUFF CLUB website, and prepare to lose your minds on the 11th.

Like fashion? How about photography? Want to go to Fashion Week? How about some cool fashion parties? You into socializing? If you answered yes to all of these questions, StyleSightings.com has the most incredible internship opportunity for you. Peter Miszuk of Style Sightings is seeking an intern who is a a fashion guru, knows a thing or two about photography, is enthusiastic and is willing so skip a week of class to galavant around New York and photograph the industry’s most fashionably fabulous folk! Get on it kids, because trust me, if I wasn’t already filled to the brim with Fashion Week invites, I’d be pounding on Miszuk’s door!

Interested? Inquire at stylesightings@stylesight.com!

Thanks for the tip Fashionista!

Last Fall, Swaim and Christina Hutson said a sad goodbye to Obedient Sons & Daughters and retested the fashion waters with new label Hutson. According to Meenal Mistry’s Twitter, Hutson, despite their projections to show at Fall 2009’s Fashion Week, will not be showing during the infamous week. Instead, a “small series” of Spring 2010 pieces will be available at the end of September. Devastation.

Via MeenalMistry’s Twitter