Here are some chic black and white separates with leather detailing from Neil Barrett. Sleaveless shirts and cropped pants up the trend factor in this collection.

To say that my jaw dropped when I saw Txell Miras’  Fall 2009 collection would be an understatement. Practically kicking myself for not discovering this Spanish designer earlier, I did a bit of digging and found that she’s fairly new to the fashion scene. Having graduated with a bachelor’s in fine arts from the University of Barcelona in 1999, Miras went on to win several designer awards, design for Neil Barrett’s womenswear and eventually establish her own brand in 2004. Miras combines formal body works and conceptual art to produce her structurally exquisite fashions. And with an array of inspirations, from cinema to Franz Kafka, her collection interpretations are seemingly endless. 

I must say, Miras can assuredly compete with the big boys. Structure and volume are two of the hardest fashion elements to pull off, and with her Fall 2009 collection as proof, Miras runs circles around her competition. While the structural cubes might not be so ready-to-wear, I simply can’t get over Miras’ bomber jackets, strapped bubble dresses, drop-crotch bloomers, Balmain-esque blazers and draped jackets. Amazing.

Sad as it may be, the only place to snag Txell Miras in New York gear is at Takashimaya …and that’s on a good day. Oh well, looks like I’m going to Barcelona! 

Check out Txell Miras’ website here!

Though prominently a menswear designer, Neil Barrett produced a few women’s looks that are worth mentioning! With an apparent masculine vibe throughout his petite six look collection, each piece focuses on the components of every man’s closet. An Oversized v-neck tee, tailored waistcoat, pageboy hat, leather shorts and pants, tuxedo vest and an wool-jersey tank dress were some of the pieces that contributed to the tomboy looks. What really works about Barrett’s brief women’s collection is the styling, adding elements of femininity  to the predominantly male aesthetic, and bringing the looks full circle. I hope to see more womenswear from Barrett in the future! 

Thanks for the photos WWD!

Bill. Bill. Bill. Postcard from grandma. Bill. Parking Ticket. Bill. Bill. Invitation to Dior Homme Fall 2009. Aside from the bills and the parking ticket (sorry Rebecca), this would be the ideal contents of any mailbox. The perfect clothes, accessories, hair, makeup, lights, sound and runway are all necessary for a killer show. But if you don’t send guest innovative invitations, you’re audience is going to be empty! These are just some of the nifty invitations to this years F/W 2009 men’s fashion shows!

GALLERY: You Weren’t Invited. Neither Were We.

LINKAGE: Wallpaper

Lova Flap Jacket ($781)

I took sometime to look over everything that Forward (the new online store) has to offer us, and I picked out my favorites. They carry so many great products and designers that this is just a small sample. Everything featured is available now. So head over to Forward!

Rag & Bone Tie ($99)

Neil Barrett Oxford ($578)

Conference of Birds Sweater ($935)

Rag & Bone Shirt ($275)

Gilded Age Long Sleeve Tee ($198)