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Bye Bye Bill Blass

It’s all fun and games until you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Ever since Peter Som stopped designing for the couture department at Bill Blass, the label has been on a steep decline to failure. Sorry folks, game over, Bill Blass New York recently announced their liquidation. To make matters worse, Bill Blass Couture, a line designed directly by Peter Som, isn’t looking too promising either. Will we ever see Som’s Blass line in stores? Things are looking bleak. Poor Bill Blass himself is probably turning over in his grave. 

Thanks NY Mag!

Fashion Quotable

NY Mag asked designers to describe Spring 09 in one word, here are the surprising answers:

“Sweet”

Alexander Wang

“Gnarly”

Derek Lam

“Rigorousruffulous”

Phillip Lim

“Work-in-Progress”

Proenza Schouler

“Earthworks”

Rodare

“Relax”

Peter Som

For the entire list click here

Fashion Quotable: Peter Som

“I see my clothes on the street and they look different than I recall, but different isn’t bad, It’s exciting to me to see what they do, how they wear it, what they wear it with.”

Indeed, Som is a little infatuated with “his girl”.

“The Peter Som look is romantic, it’s a little dreamy. My girl is a little bit of a ‘head-in-the-clouds’ kind of girl. There’s a beauty, a lightness about her.”

And, while he’s confident he can provide what the Som woman wants, the designer admits that one thing he can’t do is predict trends.

“I wish I could - then I’d be living on a beach in the Bahamas,” he laughs. “We do our homework, but success is definitely not a science.”

Thanks Vogue UK

Peter Som Resort 09

Peter Som’s resort 09 collection has made a splash. The line features radiant colors along with interesting materials to create a distinct texture. The clothing makes a statement; anyone can walk into a room with one of the dresses and demand attention simply because they display Peter’s flair. The colors used throughout the line vary from dress to dress; however, something about the line makes it all fit. Not only does Peter chose color wisely, he paints a perfectly crafted design. The design detail on the dresses is essential to their high appeal.

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The CFDA Rules Fashion!!!

New York Magazine recently spoke with Peter Som on what really goes on at CFDA meetings.  They asked him what everyone talks about at meetings. Check it here.

What’s everyone talking about in there?
We’ve been deciding what the color is for next season.

What is it?
I can’t tell you! I can’t tell you! It’s in the rainbow. Wink, wink.

How does the color get decided?
It’s kind of the vibe in the air. But I can’t tell you. I’d be disbarred from the CFDA.

Isn’t the CFDA really some secret designers’ cabal?
It’s sort of like Hogwarts. There’s some floating candles and we all spin the magic fashion dreidel and then talk to the talking hat, the talking Philip Tracy hat.

It’s kind of weird that all these designers sit down and talk about things like the next color of the season.

Takes away a little bit of the individuality that used to flourish through the industry.

I guess that’s why we love indies so much. No rules, just full artistic influence.

Fuck trends and seasonal colors!!!

Inter-View of Fashion: Peter Som Talks SATC

It’s no surprise that countless designer frocks abound in Sex and the City, and Peter Som was no exception. The designer was among many recognizable CFDA members at the big event.

What kind of an impact has SATC had on you as a designer?
Well, when I first started out, Sex and the City was the show to get your clothes on. It was a major coup that I actually did as a young designer. So it was really a place you could look at for great, crazy style.

Do you remember your first credit?
My first credit was actually from my second collection and it was on Kristin Davis. It was a black organza blouse with velvet trim. It was the simplest thing, but it was exciting!

How did you know your top made the cut?
I saw it on the show; I didn’t know ahead of time. It was pre-TiVo and all…so long ago! It was the episode where she was throwing the party where all the women had to bring their guy friends that they didn’t want, so I related to that episode on many levels!

Source: Fashion Week Daily