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STREET HERO: Paris Fashion Week

The fake Chanel isn’t what I’m looking at, it’s that amazing necklace!
LINK LOVE: Face Hunter
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STREET HERO: Carine Roitfeld

Those over-the-knee lace up Louboutins are to DIE for!! Carine Roitfeld, the Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue was looking extra fierce this Paris Fashion Week. Love the silhouette her jacket makes!
READ MORE ABOUT: Carine Roitfeld, Christian Louboutin, French Vogue, Paris

WTF!?! Leigh Lezark At Chanel In Paris
Whoa, that’s a lot of look. What do you guys think of Leigh Lezark’s look for the Chanel show in Paris? It’s hurting my eyes, a little.
LINK LOVE: The Cut
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Kate Lanphear’s Top Three From Paris Fashion Week
1) Haider Ackermann lavender jacket with long slit skirt
2) Demeulemeester leather pant (shout out to my friend Marcel!)
3) Neneh Cherry redux at Gaultier
Love all three of these looks..how about you guys?
LINK LOVE: Elle Blog
READ MORE ABOUT: demeulemeester, gaultier, Haider Ackermann, Kate Lanphear, Marcel Castenmiller, Paris

Runway: Kate Lanphear’s Favs from Paris

Dress and headdressing by Gareth Pugh on Karlie Kloss

Multi-Chain Necklace by Gareth Pugh

Wifebeater and mens undies look by Rochas
READ MORE ABOUT: Chain Necklace, elle magazine, Favorites, gareth pugh, Karlie Kloss, Kate Lanphear, Mens Undies, Paris, Rochas, runway, Wifebeater

Peter Copping to Replace Olivier Theyskens at Nina Ricci

The rumors about Peter Copping heading design at Nina Ricci are true. On Monday, the ex–Louis Vuitton designer officialy replaced Olivier Theyskens, and started working on a resort collection to be unveiled in late June. However, his first runway show won’t take place until next March, allowing him plenty of time to situate himself in the label before coming-out at Paris Fashion Week.
READ MORE ABOUT: Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci, Olivier Theyskens, Paris, peter coppling

QUOTABLE: Beth Ditto

“My favorite part of everything was the butch clothes. I mean it in the best way. Masculine is hot!”
-Beth Ditto at the Jean Paul Gaultier show at Paris Fashion Week.
From Fashion Week Daily.
READ MORE ABOUT: beth ditto, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paris

QUOTEABLE: Alber Elbaz Thinks He’s Fat. We Agree.

“I am overweight, so I am very, very aware of what to show and what not to show, and I am sure there is a huge link with being an overweight designer and the work I do. My fantasy is to be skinny.”
Read the rest of Alber Elbaz Worries About His Weight, Never Thinks His Work Is Good Enough, HERE
READ MORE ABOUT: . WOMAN ., Alber Elbaz, cult of personality, Fall 2009, Paris

Kanye And GF Sit Front Row at Paris Fashion Week

Kanye West and his girlfriend Amber Rose were front row at many shows during Paris Fashion Week, including Hussein Chalayan, Sonia Rykiel, and Givenchy.
Amber Rose wore one of my fave dresses from the Alexander Wang Spring 09 show, which she accessorized with Louis Vuitton heals and bag (also straight off the Spring 09 runway).
‘The risky dress is completely sheer, with a few strategically placed black embossed swirl coils. Another feature is that the mini dress has cut-out thumbs at the sleeves.’
According to Red Carpet Fashion only 2 other girls wore this dress, Erin Wasson, and Sarah Harding and it’s available at Barney’s for $995.

READ MORE ABOUT: alexander wang, Amber Rose, Barneys, Celebrity, erin wasson, givenchy, hussein chalayan, Kanye West, Louis Vuitton, Paris, sarah harding, sonia rykiel

F*CK-UPS: Mischa Barton

No, this isn’t a mugshot!
Mischa Barton was photographed looking like this at Paris Fashion Week. Classy! ”Fans” are reportedly worried about her weight loss.
Just a little afternoon snack, from Daily Mail.
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Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2009
The Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2009 line is nothing short of perfection in my eyes. This line covers all the basics needs when designing a wearble runway line. This Dior Homme line is wearable and stylish, yet has those few stand out pieces that really make the line worth remembering. The color scheme is really what caught my eye when I first saw the line. The vibrant accent pieces and accessories, paired with simply elegant staple pieces make this line look great. I think this line just goes to prove that metallics and gold are both here to stay, where as the revival of pink and black could be in order. I personally hope that pink and black doesn’t come back, it’s so Hot Topic.
P.s how do we feel about the Jeremy Scott-esque glasses?
Thanks again to Selectism for the pictures!
READ MORE ABOUT: Dior Homme, Paris

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 09
Maison Martin Margiela presented his spring/summer 2009 collection of Paris couture. The uniquely styled jackets each present a spark of individuality in their own right. Each model embodies a look created by
Margiela; while all are distinctly original it is clear that the pieces are part of a collaborative collection in which a bold statement never ceases to be made. Whether it’s models sporting outlandishly styled leggings or countless types of jackets Margiela’s looks are always created with full completion.
READ MORE ABOUT: maison martin margiela, Paris

Karl Lagerfeld Does It Again
This is the epitome of fashion for fashions sake, not wearability, not accessibility, or affordability, just amazing mouth dropping fashion.
Image Source: Coutorture
READ MORE ABOUT: chanel sping 09, Karl Lagerfeld, Paris

Backstage: Christian Dior
Everyone loved the current John Galliano for Christian Dior collection, in fact, it’s one of our top posts. This video gives behind the scenes footage from the glamorous event, and takes us straight to the runway to experience the beauty of the garments in motion. My fave part: John Galliano strutting his stuff down the runway, and posing, at the end.
READ MORE ABOUT: christian dior, john galliano, Paris

John Galliano Never Ceases to Amaze
THE man himself!!!
This questionable yet incredible collection has had the fashion world talking since its showcase a few days ago. The audience, and us, are baffled by the mix of accessories not seen before on runways, including; aluminum cans, multi colored wigs attached to the waisting as bags, feather tutus, SJP inspired rose pins, safety pins, and tons of African Safari looking makeup. WOW, John, you never seize to amaze, and surprise, your public!
Image source: Dazed Digital
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More Reasons To Hate Bernhard Willhelm
Crowns? Feathers? Gold eye shadow? Long locks? Men as women? Another pointless collection from Bernhard Willhelm.
Source: Vito Flamminio of Dazed Digital
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Backstage at Raf Simons
Yesterday, I thought Raf Simons was overrated, today, I think he’s pretty freakin’ cool. I’m questioning the mesh du-rags but the flip flop cut out shoes are awesome. And, the location where he held the show is absolutely incredible. Totally, my new fave designer.
Source: Vito Flamminio of Dazed Digital
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TrendSpark: More Gray on Runway




Thierry Mugler

Dries Van Noten
Many designers used gray this season to highlight other brightly colored accessories. For example, Thierry Mugler used gray suits to punctuate the stark black and white gangster shoes, and Dries Van Noten showed us that camel shoes and man bags look amazing with patterned gray pants.
READ MORE ABOUT: dries van noten, Paris, thierry mugler

YSL Launches Collection Video
A few days ago we reported that Jack Huston is the new face of YSL. Today NY Mag has the video that launched the presentation of the S/S 09 mens wear collection. It’s a beautifully artistic video, with everything incorporated; from nude models, to anorexic male dancers, to amazing clothes. Check it out and let us know your opinions.
READ MORE ABOUT: jack huston, Paris, ysl

Cobra Snake Goes Backstage at Jeremy Scott

Mark the Cobra Snake headed to Paris to check out Lohan buddy/enabler Jeremy Scott Fall 2008 collection. Amongst the preparation for what is undoubtingly the designers most wearable collection to date, the backstage was filled with the likes of Leigh Lezark, Cory Kennedy, and Paper mags Mr. Icky. Check out our favorite picks and comments after the jump or head to The Cobra Snake for full coverage…

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Around the Blogosphere
Because we are a thoughtful fashion blog, we like to give credit where credit is due. This time, I am personally giving a shout out to a French fashion blog. Great pics, great fashion, good articles. Check it out: Giancinephile.
READ MORE ABOUT: giancinephile, Paris

The Fabbies!!
Hey Indies,
Our wonderful site has been nominated for the 2008 Fabbies (Fashion Blog Awards).
We are up against 15 other sites in the Indie & Niche category, but we all know we’re the best, so go vote (it’s on www.fabbie.org).
If we don’t win, Daniel will never show his face again and we would hate for that, so do it!
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